Pakistan's former captain Sana Mir announces retirement

Pakistan women's cricket team's former captain Sana Mir on Saturday announced her decision to retire from international cricket, bringing down curtains on a 15-year-long successful career.

During a successful career, Mir, 34, played 226 internationals, including 137 as captain from 2009 to 2017.

In a statement, Mir said: "Last few months have provided me with an opportunity to contemplate. I feel it is the right time for me to move on. I believe I have contributed to the best of my ability for my country and the sport."