"Was hurt too much after defeat from Pakistan, so announced retirement"

Dubai : Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan played his last game on Sunday for his side. He said that the decision to retire from all formats of the game after his side had to face defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Asghar played his last game for Afghanistan against Namibia on Sunday.

On Friday, Asif Ali smoked four sixes in an over to help Pakistan make it a hat-trick of Super 12 victories as they handed Afghanistan their first defeat of the tournament in Group 2.

"I want to give chance to youngsters. I think this is a good opportunity for that. Most people are asking me why now but it's something I cannot explain," said Asghar Afghan after the mid-innings.

"In the last match, we were hurt too much, and that's why I decided to retire. There are plenty of memories, it's difficult for me, but I have to retire," he added.

While speaking about his retirement from the cricket, tears were clearly visible in his eyes.

Asghar Afghan has played six Tests, 114 ODIs and 75 T20Is for Afghanistan. The right-handed batter made his debut against Scotland in 2009.