Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made an announcement of his retirement from the International Cricket; however, this is not the first time that he has done so.
In actual fact, he has announced his retirement earlier also on multiple occasions only to make a comeback in the Pakistani national team.
Shahid said this in Sharjah during Pakistan Super League,
“Whatever international cricket I had to play I have played. I am not playing the league to stage a comeback to the Pakistan team. It’s goodbye. It’s a goodbye for me [in] international cricket and I have already said that, but I once again said that it’s the end of international cricket for me. I will continue to play league cricket for another two years and then concentrate on my foundation, which is important for me.”
Undoubtedly, fans of Shahid must have been upset with this announcement but Twitter seems to enjoy every bit of it and is speculating his possible comeback. Have a look at some of the selected tweets:
Timeline of Shahid Afridi:
Shahid Afridi Timeline
1996: Debut
2011: Retired
2011: Came back
2014: Retired
2014: Came Back
2016: Retired
2016: Came Back
2017: Retired— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 20, 2017
Finally revealed:
Shahid Afridi Retires From International Cricket To Focus On Upcoming Under 19 Cricket World Cup. #Legend. 😉 #ShahidAfridi pic.twitter.com/ONdNUkufsM
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 20, 2017
Rerereretirement:
For the 4th time, Shahid Afridi has declared that he will not play international cricket anymore. He has announced his rerereretirement.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) February 20, 2017
WhatsApp status of Shahid:
https://twitter.com/Miss_AliaBhatt/status/833519987222597639
Bingo!
Shahid Afridi should announce retirement from announcing retirements..!!#ShahidAfridi
— Aagam Shah (@aagamgshah) February 20, 2017
What an analysis!
FUN FACT: Shahid Afridi has announced retirements under three different US Presidents.
— absy (@absycric) February 20, 2017
One more:
https://twitter.com/Aiyyash_Billa/status/833526544551206912
LOL 😀
.@SAfridiOfficial you'll be missed, like the three times before. #shahidafridi
— lmkin (@lmk_in) February 20, 2017
Shahid Afridi doesn't delete his retirement plans permanently. He keeps it in the recycle bin.
— Kshitiz Bhardwaj (@immajoking) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/SijuMoothedath/status/833582837815193600
After every *Shahid Afridi announces retirement from international cricket*
Me: Matlab really kya?
Shahid Afridi: pic.twitter.com/9Wu5dc6TWf
— KNIGHT ROHIT (@SRKzMessenger) February 20, 2017
His fans be like:
"Shahid Afridi announced retirement 4m International Cricket"
Right now his fans must be feeling like- sad ho ya comeback news ka wait kare
— Aarohi Shergil (@AarohiShergil) February 20, 2017
Well, it’s a record in itself:
https://twitter.com/shivendra378/status/833581153625972736
Bang on!
Somewhere between Shahid Afridi retiring from cricket and Shahid Afridi retiring from cricket.. we grew up!#shahidafridi #IPLAuction
— Piyush Sharma (@misterpiyush) February 20, 2017
#ROFL 😀
Shahid afridi's retirement is like kapil sharma show. Every sat-sun at 9 pm. #shahidafridi
— Ankit (@TweepNextDoor_) February 20, 2017
Has Shahid really retired this time or will he make a comeback soon? What do you think? Do let us know in the comments section below.
