Zulqarnain Haider on Tuesday requested for political asylum in the UK.

Pakistani wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider earlier announced his retirement from international cricket.

Haider confirmed that he had received threats from unidentified people following his team’s one-wicket win in the fourth ODI against South Africa and was told to get in line for the fifth match.

“I have decided it is best for me to retire from international cricket since my family and I are constantly getting threats. It is best I leave international cricket,” said Zulqarnain.

Haider requested for political asylum in the UK after fleeing to London from Dubai.

Zulqarnain has played just one test and four ODIs for Pakistan.