Pakistan fast bowler Usman Khan Shinwari on Tuesday announced his retirement from Test cricket to prolong his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 27-year old pacer made the announcement on Twitter, saying that he took the decision after consulting his doctor and physio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Thanks to @sportsphysiojav ALHAMDULILLAH I have made my comeback again from back injury and now I am absolutely fit but due to my Doctors and physio advises I have to leave Long format to avoid such injuries in future and prolong my Cricket career.I am Resigning from Red ball," Shinwari tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pacer only played one Test for Pakistan back in 2019 against Sri Lanka. He has also represented Men-in-Green in 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is, where he claimed 47 wickets. He also played 33 first-class matches, where he claimed 96 wickets at an average of 26.84.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In October 2017, Usman debuted in ODIs -- against Sri Lanka in the UAE -- and showed immediate signs of spark and unquestionable potential. In his second ODI, he dismantled the Sri Lankan top-order and claimed his maiden fifer while at it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He followed it up with another 'Man of the Match' winning performance in the first of three-match T20I series against the same side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n