Pakistan goalkeeper Imran Butt retires from international hockey

Would like to thank all those who encouraged me in this amazing journey of my hockey career, Butt tweeted

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Pakistan goalkeeper Imran Butt. Photo: File 

LAHORE: Pakistan goalkeeper Imran Butt announced his retirement from international hockey on Thursday,

“I officially announce my retirement from international hockey. I would like to thank all the people who encouraged me in this amazing journey of my hockey career,” Butt posted on Twitter.

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Butt, who is the brother of former hockey captain Rehan Butt, represented Pakistan in 156 matches. 

The recently concluded Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India was his last event.

The 30-year-old further said that he will share the reasons behind his retirement in a press conference.