'A true ambassador of women's cricket' – tributes pour in for Sana Mir
Mir made 226 international appearances in her 15-year long career since her debut in 2005, also leading the side in 137 matches. She claimed 151 wickets in 120 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is with her off-spin, and scored 2,432 international runs.
An astute spinner, an inspiring captain, a role model for girls around the world – we celebrate @mir_sana05's 15-year-long career 👏
— ICC (@ICC) April 25, 2020
More 👇 https://t.co/Vj2OYJL6tp pic.twitter.com/P83buPXGpf
Mir is her country's leading ODI wicket-taker and was also the first female cricketer from Pakistan to take 100 wickets in the format.
Sana Mir, who announced her retirement today, was the first bowler from Pakistan to take 100 wickets in women's ODIs 👏
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) April 25, 2020
She achieved the feat against Bangladesh during the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Nq8ZKoNAbm
Her teammates shared special messages, cherishing the experience of playing with her over the years.
Thank you Captain @mir_sana05 ❤🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/QaibiZyHsl
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) April 25, 2020
Thank you @mir_sana05 ❤. pic.twitter.com/0JMGS2qP8j
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) April 25, 2020
Its been an absolute pleasure playing with you Sana! You’ve always did your best for Pakistan cricket🇵🇰
— Syeda Nain Abidi عابدی (@SyedaNain18) April 25, 2020
You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,courage & above all the passion & love U showed towards this beautiful sport!
Wish you all the best Buddy♥️#THANKYOU pic.twitter.com/Ag4Urk4ggz
You have worked hard for Pakistan !! It was an honour playing under your leadership. Lots of prayers for the new journey.
— Kainat Imtiaz (@kainatimtiaz16) April 25, 2020
Bigger achievements ahead..🤩 IA
Thank you for serving Pakistan in the amazing way you did ♥️
We are proud of you. ❣ https://t.co/XxdIRKW3ZH
Past and present cricketers from other teams also took to social media to congratulate Mir on a stellar career.
Congratulations #SanaMir on a wonderful career. It was always a pleasure playing against you. A true ambassador of women's cricket across the globe and someone who inspired a generation of cricketers to take up the sport. Wishing you good luck on your next innings. 🙏🏽 @mir_sana05
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on an incredible career @mir_sana05 Few people in sport have done more to break down barriers for those coming behind them and been such an ambassador for cricket and Pakistan. Looking forward to seeing what comes next! pic.twitter.com/piKRUPQmXv
— Isobel Joyce (@izzyjoyce) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on a great career, @mir_sana05! Legend!!! https://t.co/5AgcQWMas9
— Poonam Yadav (@poonam_yadav24) April 25, 2020
Congrats on a wonderful career @mir_sana05 👏🏻 https://t.co/TO6SkAMYoD
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on a fantastic career @mir_sana05 ! All the best for your future endeavours 👍🏽#TrueAmbassador
— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) April 25, 2020
Congrats Sana on a stellar career. Well played!!! Best wishes for all your endeavours 👍🏻😊@mir_sana05
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 25, 2020
You will be missed Sana! You can be extremely proud of all your accomplishments! All the best for your future endeavours! Xx
— Mignon du Preez (@MdpMinx22) April 25, 2020
Congratulations Sana on an amazing career with Pakistan and for everything you have done for cricket in your country and globally. You have been an inspirational leader to many and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you 🙌🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/qZ1tZgW9Lk
— Suzie Bates (@SuzieWBates) April 25, 2020
Players from the men's game also wished the star Pakistan all-rounder a happy retirement.
Congratulations @mir_sana05 on a stellar career in the green of Pakistan @TheRealPCB and on everything you achieved in the game, but now begins your next chapter, and if you inspire as much as you have done in 15 years of cricket, then we're all going to be richer for knowing you
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) April 25, 2020
A true stalwart of Pakistan cricket today announced her retirement in @mir_sana05 but what a fantastic career it was. A career which saw many high
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) April 25, 2020
Wish you all the best in your next chapter legend🙌🏽
Congratulations @mir_sana05 & Bravo 👏🏼👍🏼. U must be proud what u achieved for beloved country 🇵🇰. U inspired many so Well done & Best wishes for future endeavours 🤲🏼 Stay Blessed https://t.co/Rzg6e5t5jt
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 25, 2020
Congratulations @mir_sana05 on your wonderful career👏👏 you made us proud.. i wish you all the best for your future plans.. 👍 https://t.co/Q9Fu4zArX5
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) April 25, 2020
Congratulations on an amazing career @mir_sana05 but as they say, all good things come to an end! You served the nation with pride and passion and achieved many great things for the nation. Happy retirement!
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) April 25, 2020
A super career and a legend of Pakistan cricket💪 happy retirement @mir_sana05 a true inspiration for many around the world🌎🏏
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) April 25, 2020
Congrats on a fine career @mir_sana05 . Great getting to know you and am sure you will be as much of a success off the field as you were on it. https://t.co/eHwBajUQR5
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) April 25, 2020