Razzaq retires

Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has quit international cricket citing an agenda against him after he was omitted from the country’s Twenty20 World Championship squad.

"I believe that they (selectors) wanted to drop me from test and one-day international cricket as well so as a protest I am quitting international cricket,'' Razzaq said.

Pakistan cricket selectors dropped the 27 year old and seasoned middle-order batsman Mohammad Yousuf from the 15-men squad for Twenty20 World Championship.

"There can be a reconciliation but the (Pakistan Cricket) Board has to listen to the grievances of the players.

"Why is the board acting like this with players, trying to get rid of all the seniors?" Razzaq questioned aloud.

However, chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed dismissed the player’s claims.

"The team for the Twenty20 World Championship was picked purely on merit," Ahmed said.

"I still believe that Razzaq has a future in Pakistan cricket and he should reconsider his decision," he added.