Razzaq wants to retire after ICC World T20 2012

Pakistan's seasoned all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has said that he wants to retire from international cricket next year after ICC World Twenty20.

Razzaq, 31, said he is keen to call it quits while still at the top of his game.

"It is something I have been thinking about for a while now and I intend to retire after the ICC World T20 2012," said Razzaq.

Razzaq, who has been an integral part of the Pakistan team, said retirement is always a tough decision for any senior player but form and fitness becomes a concern.

"Looking at my form and fitness, I see myself walking away after the ICC World Twenty20 2012. During this time I would try to finish my career on a high, which is very important for me so. I would like to give as much as I can to my country," Razzaq told 'Express Tribune' in an interview.

He added playing for Pakistan had always been a big honour for him.

"I am playing because I believe I have cricket left in me. I want to win the World Cup for the country before retirement. And considering my current form I feel I will be able to do well for Pakistan in the tournament."

Razzaq, who has played 248 ODIs taking 259 wickets and scoring 4,921 runs, had earlier announced his international retirement in August 2007.

Razzaq, however, made a comeback in the ICC World Twenty20 2009 in England and contributed significantly to Pakistan's lifting the trophy. He came up with a superb bowling performance in the final against Sri Lanka.

Since then, the allrounder has been a regular feature in the Pakistan limited-overs team and although his bowling is not as threatening, he has played two match-winning innings in the series against South Africa in 2010-11.

Razzaq said despite so many years in international cricket that has led to a lot of wear and tear, he was confident that he could only get better.

"I am currently fully fit and I'll give my 100 per cent to Pakistan cricket," Razzaq said.