South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail announces international retirement

South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday.

Regarded as one of the quickest bowlers in women’s cricket, Ismail has featured in 241 international matches, picking up 317 wickets.

Ismail’s last appearance for South Africa was in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against the eventual champion Australia, on home soil in February this year.

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