Wasim endured a disappointing World Cup |
Veteran all-rounder Wasim Akram has announced his retirement from international cricket. Wasim said he would not play for Pakistan again after a career spanning 19 years.
He said: "My future is somewhere else after September. Maybe I will be working in television or coaching."
Wasim, who will play for Hampshire until the end of the season, said it was time for younger players to come through for Pakistan.
The 36-year-old last played for Pakistan in the World Cup, which ended in terrible disappointment for them when they went out in the group stage with just two wins. He was dropped for the Sharjah Cup in April and was not selected for the Pakistan's current one-day triangular series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Wasim is one-day cricket's most successful bowler with 502 wickets to his name.
And he has also claimed 414 victims in 104 Tests.
He told Sky Sports: "I have enjoyed every bit of it.
"There are no regrets. There have been ups and downs but I would not have changed it for anything else."