Umar Gul Retirement: Pakistan pays tribute to the Yorker King
Umar Gul played his last game as a professional cricketer on Friday night, in the National T20 Cup 2020.
The announcement of retirement by the fast pacer not just left him teary-eyed but also his fans all around the world.
He has retired with 427 international wickets to his credit. Umar represented Pakistan in 47 Tests, 130 ODIS, and 60 T20s.
Gul has been a key member of the Pakistani squad that won the T20 World Cup for the country in 2009 held in England.
Here is how Pakistan paying tribute to the Yorker King for his services for Pakistan Cricket:
20 year-career
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 16, 2020
987 wickets
Thank you @mdk_gul 🙌#NationalT20Cup | #HarHaalMainCricket pic.twitter.com/dJNvqC672Q
The end of an era – as Umar Gul retires from cricket #NationalT20Cup #Cricket pic.twitter.com/iiUo2fEcII
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 16, 2020
I remember your FC debut fr PIA/ODI Sharjah 2003 playing together @mdk_gul since than u have been a great servant fr 🇵🇰Cricket fr many years,we had great cherished times on & off the field even till today!I wish u the best in your 2nd inn joining the coaches club soon😉#Guldozer pic.twitter.com/m0HX2Caz77
— Faisal Iqbal🇵🇰🏏فیصل اقبال (@FaisalIqbalCric) October 16, 2020
One of Pakistan's bowling greats. I had a great time playing with him, great exponent of reverse swing and always played for Pakistan with pride. A good friend and a wonderful human being. Go well @mdk_gul
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 17, 2020
Congratulations gulle bhai for a wonderful career u beauty @mdk_gul pic.twitter.com/xr281ghuw3
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) October 16, 2020
We have witnessed many matches together victories failures& have always shared a good bond.Gully will miss you. One of the best bowler of 🇵🇰 i feel like crying today very emotional Congratulations @mdk_gul on a successful career. It’s always very hard to say goodbye Good luck bro pic.twitter.com/zCRJ484pIY
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) October 16, 2020
An era comes to an end. A Phenomenal player and a great personality. Wish you all the best for your future. You will be missed by all cricket fans. @mdk_gul pic.twitter.com/j3dEQ0WpFS
— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) October 16, 2020
All the best in your future after cricket to the legend that is @mdk_gul who served Pakistan with grace. A legend whom I’ve learnt so much from & truly one of Pakistan’s greats & a gem of a person!
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) October 16, 2020
This is emotional. #GulDozer you are a legend. A true champion, retires with his head held high. Such a great example for aspiring players, great conduct. Retires by encouraging the next gen, even when retiring he didn’t make it all about himself, such a down to earth person.
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) October 16, 2020
You have been a brilliant servant of Pak cricket throughout your cricket career. The end of an Golden era. You were truly a master with the ball specially your Yorkers never be forgotten. Your remarkable services for cricket will be remembered .
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) October 16, 2020
Adios❤️@mdk_gul pic.twitter.com/ngeXNz7bf6
One of the finest fast bowler and a Match winner. It was a privilege to play and work with you .
— Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) October 16, 2020
Thank you @mdk_gul #Guldozer #MatchWinner #UmarGul pic.twitter.com/PRX6ZQpTom
This game of cricket we been playing together for 18 years and we had some great memories, Although it’s my last year too but I know it’s hard to believe that our era coming to end.
— Imran Farhat (@imranfarhat1982) October 16, 2020
Wish him a great future ahead pic.twitter.com/4aIDOWbkVG
Gully, will miss your pin point yorkers on the #cricket field. Your commitment to the game & your efforts to get better will be a lesson to all. Hope you continue to be connected with the game in different ways, because everyone will gain from your experitse & knowledge @mdk_gul pic.twitter.com/H4Cu9SAlve
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) October 16, 2020
Farewell @mdk_gul bhai. You were amongst the best & you'll always be loved & respected. It was an honor playing alongside you, sharing the same dressing room & making all those wonderful memories. Wish you all the happiness & success even beyond this. You're an irreplaceable gem! pic.twitter.com/yEMidwlhGQ
— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) October 17, 2020
A true match winner and amazing athlete. Its been an honor to play alongside you. You are a true legend and served Pakistan well. @mdk_gul #Respect pic.twitter.com/ZoM87lCkVN
— Mohammad Irfan (@M_IrfanOfficial) October 17, 2020
You have served Pakistan with all your being and utmost integrity. It is not a farewell legend, its the start of an epic second innings. I wish the best to you in every aspect of life. @mdk_gul #Respect pic.twitter.com/eMARavTWiK
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) October 17, 2020
Farewell @mdk_gul bhai. You were amongst the best & you'll always be loved & respected. It was an honor playing alongside you, sharing the same dressing room & making all those wonderful memories. Wish you all the happiness & success even beyond this. You're an irreplaceable gem! pic.twitter.com/yEMidwlhGQ
— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) October 17, 2020
One of the top athletes to look up to: humble, kind, yet fast and furious on the field. Thank you for your services for Pakistan @mdk_gul. You are a legend and I pray the best for you. pic.twitter.com/8IBP3mXikF
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) October 17, 2020
🎯 The best yorker bowler in T20 format, hang up his boots !!
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) October 17, 2020
Pakistan’s best and our very own Gladiator @mdk_gul retires from cricket with an overall 4️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ international wickets to his name 🙌#ThankYouGulDozer #PurpleForce pic.twitter.com/A6OLOH5f6B
A magnificent and real skillful fast bowler who I’ve had the honour to share the cricket field with & lead as a captain. His performances for @TheRealPCB speak volume of how great a servant he has been to the nation. Best wishes to you @mdk_gul & your family for the future. pic.twitter.com/PtTosun04B
— Younus Khan (@YounusK75) October 16, 2020
Umar Gul , a true gentleman and brilliant ambassador of the game. Thank you for all that you have done for Pakistan. Thank you for your commitment, sincerity and grace. #UmarGul
— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) October 16, 2020
I wish you all the best for your future endeavours @mdk_gul #Guldozer pic.twitter.com/I5mXpqhCW8
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 17, 2020
– 427 Int'l wickets
— S A A D 🇵🇰 (@iSaadSays22_) October 13, 2020
– Most wickets in WT20 2007
– Most wickets in WT20 2009
– Joint most 5w haul in T20Is
– Most wickets by a pacer for 🇵🇰 in CWC 2011
– Best bowling avg in T20Is (Min 50 wickets)
– 32 vs 🇿🇦 in WT20 2012
An era is ending – Man with great memories #ThankYouUmarGul pic.twitter.com/9LjGpsEKkP