Shoaib Akhtar will retire from the international game at the end of World Cup, bringing to an end one of cricket's most compelling and mercurial careers.
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Shoaib Akhtar to retire after World Cup
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Kahn takes final bow from soccer
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Michael Owen to retire at end of season
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Michael Owen to retire at the end of the season
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Thierry Henry retires from French national team
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Ricky Ponting - resigned as Australia captain.
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Kumble announces retirement
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Puyol to retire from international football
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Douglas Lockhart retires from international cricket
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Adebayor quits international football
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Rio Ferdinand retires from international football
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Lewsey to retire at end of the season
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Shahid Afridi withdraws retirement
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Ponting to retire from cricket
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Oram might pull out of IPL
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Bangladesh team leaves for Pakistan
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Beckham to retire at end of season