Pakistan, June 12 -- A new trend is worrying cricket boards around the world. Many players are now retiring from international cricket at a young age. Recently, West Indies' Nicholas Pooran quit at just 29 years old. His early exit raised questions everywhere, including in Pakistan. Cricket officials fear this trend may hurt the future of international cricket.

Players are leaving their national teams for various reasons. Some have problems with team management or selection. Others want to earn more money through foreign leagues. In T20 and T10 leagues, players get paid well and play fewer matches. So, their careers can last longer and feel easier.

In Pakistan, some players are thinking about leaving too. Reports say senior cricketers t...