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End of an era: Chacha Cricket to retire after Australia series
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan’s iconic cricket mascot, popularly known as ‘Chacha Cricket — Chaudhary Abdul Jalil, has announced his retirement after rousing fans for more than five decades.
- He also requested that the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, and the management make his final appearance memorable.
- — Chacha Cricket (@chachacricketpk) May 25, 2026
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan’s iconic cricket mascot, popularly known as ‘Chacha Cricket — Chaudhary Abdul Jalil, has announced his retirement after rousing fans for more than five decades.
The 77-year-old took to X account to share the news, revealing that he will bid farewell following Pakistan’s three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from 30 May to 4 June.
He also requested that the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, and the management make his final appearance memorable.
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