Top 10 athletes who ended their career on a high

If there is one thing that any sportsperson from across the world would wish for, it is to sign off on a winning note. The careers of many legends have ended with them tasting success, while others weren’t so lucky in their last outing.One can just sit and admire the way their career progressed and the accolades they won. Saying goodbye to a sport that you love the most is not the easiest thing to do in the world. These athletes took it upon themselves to bow out on a high irrespective of the odds stacked against them.Micheal Clarke bid adieu to his One-day international (ODI) career after winning the World Cup.Let us look at other athletes who had a perfect swansong.

#10 Imran Khan

Former Pakistan all-rounder Imran Khan retired from all forms of cricket at the end of 1987 World Cup. Pakistan president at the time, Zia ul Haq requested Imran to lead the team again owing to popular demand from across the country.

The flamboyant cricketer did return to the national team and led them to their first and only World Cup victory in 1992. Imran scored 185 runs and picked up 7 wickets in the tournament.

The Pakistan team got heroes’ welcome back home and it was a perfect farewell to Imran Khan’s career.

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