Retirement
He became Pakistan's second most-capped player when he earned his 253rd cap on 4 December 2004 in a match against Germany and he became Pakistan's most-capped (304) 12 December 2004 in his last match before retirement against India which was for Bronze medal and Pakistan won it. He was declared man of the match in this match. He also became the most-capped midfielder of Pakistan's hockey history by edging out Muhammad Usman's record of 210 caps. Former national skipper Usman played as a right-half from 1994 to 2002. He came back in the side for playing Champion's Trophy and World Cup in 2006 for Pakistan Hockey Team after taking his retirement back. Now he is currently playing the center-half of the Pakistan National team. He announced his retirement on August 9, 2012 after the 7th position match against Korea in London Olympics, 2012.
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