In the latest episode of PakPassion exclusive interviews, Saj talks to Usama Mir and discussed his cricket career and current experiences. Currently playing in England's Hundred tournament with a squad led by Phil Salt, Mir expressed frustration over his team?s close losses and the impact of missing key players. He remains hopeful that improved strategies will help them finish the tournament positively.
By Saj Sadiq (13-08-2024)
Usama Mir, at 28, has played 12 ODIs and 5 T20Is for Pakistan since his debut in January of 2023. Despite his standout performances, including being the top wicket-taker in this year?s Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was notably absent from the ODI World Cup 23 and T20 World Cup squads.
Reflecting on Pakistan?s T20 World Cup performance, Mir criticized the harshness of Pakistani fans, particularly on social media. He remains dedicated to his sport and committed to representing Pakistan with resilience.
Mir is keen to advance his skills in four-day cricket and hopes to make a significant impact in test matches for Pakistan. Regarding recent changes in the domestic structure such as the new Champions Cup, he is optimistic that these adjustments will benefit Pakistan cricket in the long run.
Some of the key highlights of this interview are:
Team Struggles: Acknowledged the difficulties faced during the season.
Leadership Praise: Commends Buttler?s guidance and strategic insights.
Social Media Pressure: Discussed the impact of online criticism on players? performance.
Disappointment in Selection: Expressed his frustration at being dropped from the team.
New Talent Recognition: Expressed his disappointment that Abrar Ahmed did not play a single game in the T20 World Cup and spoke about the spinner's performance and potential.
Commitment to Improvement: Commits to stay dedicated to enhancing his game.
Dedication to National Pride: Emphasized the honor of representing Pakistan in cricket.
Watch the full interview here:
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