South Africa's Shabnim Ismail announced her retirement from international cricket.

Cricket General

South Africa's Shabnim Ismail announced her retirement from international cricket.

Legendary South Africa pace bowler Shabnim Ismail has officially announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. 

Shabnim Ismail, the number three ranked ODI bowler in the world, played in more than 100 ODIs and T20Is for South Africa and is considered one of the fastest ever in the women's game.

She was in fine form as South Africa reached the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the first ever in senior cricket for the nation.

Ismail's last appearance for South Africa came in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia, which the Proteas women lost by 19 runs.

With 8 wickets in the competition, Ismail ended the T20 World Cup as South Africa's second-highest wicket-taker. 

The 34-year-old, however, confirmed that she will continue to play in franchise leagues across the globe. 

Most recently, Ismail represented Sapphires Women in the FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament and also the UP Warriorz in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL).