Six cricketers who retired - but came back in style

Retirement is something every player must face, no matter how much he loves the game. Piggybacking on Michael Clarke's comeback yesterday, we look at other great players who returned to the game they love.

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In 2010, Shahid Afridi was made the Test captain of the Pakistan side, and after just a single match, he quit. He next retired right after he led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the 2011 World Cup.
In 2010, Shahid Afridi was made the Test captain of the Pakistan side, and after just a single match, he quit. He next retired right after he led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the 2011 World Cup.
Carl Hooper from West Indies team suddenly announced his retirement three weeks before the 1999 World Cup. He came back from retirement in 2001.
Carl Hooper from West Indies team suddenly announced his retirement three weeks before the 1999 World Cup. He came back from retirement in 2001.
Pakistan’s most popular cricket captain Imran Khan retired after the 1987 World Cup. He made a comeback in 1992.
Pakistan’s most popular cricket captain Imran Khan retired after the 1987 World Cup. He made a comeback in 1992.
Merely ten days after announcing his retirement in 1994, Pakistan's Javed Miandad came back to international cricket, following a conversation with the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.
Merely ten days after announcing his retirement in 1994, Pakistan's Javed Miandad came back to international cricket, following a conversation with the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.

Published: Tue 2 Feb 2016, 11:41 AM

Last updated: Tue 2 Feb 2016, 2:06 PM

In May 2011, Pietersen announced his retirement from limited-overs cricket. He announced his comeback just a few months after his retirement.
In May 2011, Pietersen announced his retirement from limited-overs cricket. He announced his comeback just a few months after his retirement.

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