Plucked from obscurity by the Lahore Qalandars Player Development Program in 2018, with no club, district or first-class experience, and with only experience of tape-ball cricket to his name, Dilbar Hussain?s career has already seen some amazing highlights. The 27-year-old fast-bowler from Faisalabad was a surprise replacement for Haris Rauf at BBL09 and then bowled effectively in PSL5 to take 7 wickets for Lahore Qalandars.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dilbar explained how being part of Lahore Qalandars has helped him make the transition from tape-ball to hard-ball cricket, the advice he received from David Hussey in Australia, his experience of playing PSL5 in front of home crowds and his future aspirations to play first-class cricket.

PakPassion.net: So, when did you start playing hard-ball cricket?
PakPassion.net: How did appearing in these trials help you start your journey in the world of cricket?
PakPassion.net: How would you describe your first experience of participating in the PSL, although in a non-playing capacity?
PakPassion.net: What improvements did you see in yourself as a bowler after you started playing hard-ball cricket under Lahore Qalandars?
PakPassion.net: How did the opportunity to play in the Big Bash League come about?
PakPassion.net: Playing amongst some top names at the BBL must have been a great experience?
PakPassion.net: Were you satisfied with your debut at the BBL?
PakPassion.net: How much encouragement did you get from the team management at the Melbourne Stars?
PakPassion.net: How pleased were you with your performances at the PSL this year?
PakPassion.net: How exciting was it to play in front of home crowds in Lahore in PSL5?
PakPassion.net: What advice did you get from the senior players in the PSL?
PakPassion.net: Which wicket in the PSL was your most enjoyable?
PakPassion.net: For a player who did not play any club, district or first-class cricket, the confidence you brought was amazing.
PakPassion.net: How important has been the support of the Lahore Qalandars management for you?
PakPassion.net: You seem to have settled in well with the Lahore Qalandars but what are your future plans?