Usman Qadir Comes Out of Retirement, Ready to Play for Pakistan Again

Pakistan leg spinner Usman Qadir has reversed his retirement from international cricket and is ready for selection in the national team. He announced the decision via a social media post, stating that he is ready to join the team with immediate effect.

For the unversed, Usman Qadir represented Pakistan in one ODI and 25 T20I matches in which he took 31 wickets at an average of 7.95. However, due to being repeatedly dropped from the team, he called time on his career and moved to Australia in 2024.

"After a period of deep reflection and a successful stint in Australia, I have decided to officially withdraw my retirement from all formats of international cricket with immediate effect,” said Usman Qadir in a social media post.

He then reflected on his time while playing in Australia, describing it as a successful stint in which he performed well and took 41 wickets.

"My time playing in Australia was transformative. Achieving 41 wickets and receiving such a positive response reminded me that my competitive edge is as sharp as ever. It proved to me that I still have a significant contribution to make on the global stage," said Usman Qadir.

"Cricket is more than just a sport for me; it is a family legacy. After discussing this with my family and considering my father's immense contributions to Pakistan cricket, I feel a profound responsibility to continue. My family's wishes, combined with my own burning desire to represent my country, have made this decision clear," added Usman Qadir.

The Pakistan legspinner then said that he is ready to take the grind to strengthen his case for the selection. Considering that, he stands fully prepared to play across all formats and serve Pakistan to the best of his abilities.

"I am fully committed to the grind and am making myself available for selection across all formats, starting from the basics, to serve Pakistan cricket to the best of my ability," concluded Usman Qadir.