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Report: Misbah-ul-Haq could retire this month

Pakistan test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq could announce his retirement from test cricket after the conclusion of the final test against England in Sharjah, according to Express Tribune

The veteran batsman, who is country’s most successful Test captain is hopeful to finish the series on a winning note in the final test on Sunday.


“I was trying to make a decision before this Test but now I have just left it, I will really think about what I should do because there is a long gap before our next series. One should think about leaving the game with respect rather than leaving it when he is forced to leave,” Misbah said.

However, The PCB has asked the 41-year-old to continue play for the nation until Pakistan's tours of England and Australia in 2016. 

Pakistan to play for four Tests in England next year, and then travel to Australia for three Tests in the 2016-17 season.

Misbah already announced his retirement from the shorter forms of cricket. He averages 48.77 in his 60 Tests, having scored 4243 runs since making his debut against New Zealand in 2001.

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