Tributes pour in for Sana Mir as former Pakistan skipper announces retirement
Former Pakistan Captain Sana Mir announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious 15-year career.
Sana Mir her debut in 2005, appearing in 226 international matches, she also led Pakistan side in 137 matches. Scoring 2,432 international runs in her 15-year career, Mir claimed 151 wickets in 120 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is with her off-spin.
A day earlier, Sana Mir took to Twitter announcing retirement from a trailblazer career. She wrote, “Words fall short when I want to thank you all for the love, support, and encouragement in the past 15 years. It has been an honor to serve Pak and don the green Jersey with absolute pride. It is time for me to move on. IA the service will continue in a different form. Pakistan Zindabad.”
Words fall short when I want to thank you all for the love,support & encouragement in the past 15 yrs. It has been an honor to serve Pak & don the green Jersey with absolute pride. It is time for me to move on. IA the service will continue in a different form. PakistanZindabad 💚 pic.twitter.com/wKqwQ4ZqWr
— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) April 25, 2020
As soon as the news became public, tributes from all over the world start pouring in on social media:
An astute spinner, an inspiring captain, a role model for girls around the world – we celebrate @mir_sana05's 15-year-long career 👏
— ICC (@ICC) April 25, 2020
More 👇 https://t.co/Vj2OYJL6tp pic.twitter.com/P83buPXGpf
Thank you Captain @mir_sana05 ❤🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/QaibiZyHsl
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on an incredible career @mir_sana05 Few people in sport have done more to break down barriers for those coming behind them and been such an ambassador for cricket and Pakistan. Looking forward to seeing what comes next! pic.twitter.com/piKRUPQmXv
— Isobel Joyce (@izzyjoyce) April 25, 2020
One of the most important cricketers in the world calls time on her outstanding international career. Well played, Sana Mir. https://t.co/0nGpkC5YdG
— Adam Collins (@collinsadam) April 25, 2020
Thank you @mir_sana05 ❤. pic.twitter.com/0JMGS2qP8j
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) April 25, 2020
Its been an absolute pleasure playing with you Sana! You’ve always did your best for Pakistan cricket🇵🇰
— Syeda Nain Abidi (@SyedaNain18) April 25, 2020
You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,courage & above all the passion & love U showed towards this beautiful sport!
Wish you all the best Buddy♥️#THANKYOU pic.twitter.com/Ag4Urk4ggz
Its been an absolute pleasure playing with you Sana! You’ve always did your best for Pakistan cricket🇵🇰
— Syeda Nain Abidi (@SyedaNain18) April 25, 2020
You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,courage & above all the passion & love U showed towards this beautiful sport!
Wish you all the best Buddy♥️#THANKYOU pic.twitter.com/Ag4Urk4ggz
Congratulations #SanaMir on a wonderful career. It was always a pleasure playing against you. A true ambassador of women's cricket across the globe and someone who inspired a generation of cricketers to take up the sport. Wishing you good luck on your next innings. 🙏🏽 @mir_sana05
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on a great career, @mir_sana05! Legend!!! https://t.co/5AgcQWMas9
— Poonam Yadav (@poonam_yadav24) April 25, 2020
You will be missed Sana! You can be extremely proud of all your accomplishments! All the best for your future endeavours! Xx
— Mignon du Preez (@MdpMinx22) April 25, 2020
Congratulations Sana on an amazing career with Pakistan and for everything you have done for cricket in your country and globally. You have been an inspirational leader to many and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you 🙌🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/qZ1tZgW9Lk
— Suzie Bates (@SuzieWBates) April 25, 2020
Congratulations @mir_sana05 on a stellar career in the green of Pakistan @TheRealPCB and on everything you achieved in the game, but now begins your next chapter, and if you inspire as much as you have done in 15 years of cricket, then we're all going to be richer for knowing you
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) April 25, 2020
A true stalwart of Pakistan cricket today announced her retirement in @mir_sana05 but what a fantastic career it was. A career which saw many high
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) April 25, 2020
Wish you all the best in your next chapter legend🙌🏽
Congratulations @mir_sana05 & Bravo 👏🏼👍🏼. U must be proud what u achieved for beloved country 🇵🇰. U inspired many so Well done & Best wishes for future endeavours 🤲🏼 Stay Blessed https://t.co/Rzg6e5t5jt
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 25, 2020
Congratulations @mir_sana05 on your wonderful career👏👏 you made us proud.. i wish you all the best for your future plans.. 👍 https://t.co/Q9Fu4zArX5
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on an amazing career @mir_sana05 but as they say, all good things come to an end! You served the nation with pride and passion and achieved many great things for the nation. Happy retirement!
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) April 25, 2020
A super career and a legend of Pakistan cricket💪 happy retirement @mir_sana05 a true inspiration for many around the world🌎🏏
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) April 25, 2020
Congrats on a fine career @mir_sana05 . Great getting to know you and am sure you will be as much of a success off the field as you were on it. https://t.co/eHwBajUQR5
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) April 25, 2020
