Fan Asks Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza To Play For Pakistan, His Response Wins Internet

All-rounder Sikandar Raza is undoubtedly one of many nice abilities ever produced in Zimbabwe. Since his debut in 2013, Raza has performed 17 Tests, 142 ODIs, and 91 T20Is and gave many memorable performances. Not simply in worldwide cricket, Raza has additionally broadly contributed in home leagues just like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Talking about his private life, the 38-year-old all-rounder initially hails from Sialkot, Pakistan, and was just lately requested on social media about his ideas on taking part in for the nation the place he was born.

On X (previously Twitter), a fan requested Raza, “Have you ever thought about playing for Pakistan? You could help resolve the middle-order batting woes.”

In reply, Raza maintained his loyalty in the direction of Zimbabwe Cricket and acknowledged that he’ll attempt to “repay the faith”, which was proven to him by the board. 

“I will only and ever represent Zimbabwe. (Zimbabwe) spent time and money on me and I am only trying to repay their faith and whatever I achieve will never even get close to repaying it. Zim is mine and am theirs fully,” acknowledged Raza. 

I’m a born Pakistani and a product of Zimbabwe Cricket

I’ll solely and ever characterize Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

🇿🇼 spent money and time on me and I’m solely attempting to repay their religion and no matter I obtain won’t ever even get near repaying it

Zim is mine and am theirs totally https://t.co/Jod5vEXmuM

— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) August 3, 2024

In an one other publish, a fan requested Raza to call his favorite bowler and batter. Surprisingly, Raza named a number of gamers, which included India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Pakistan star Shaheen Afridi, and former West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine. 

Bowlers:

Narine , Bumrah and Shaheen

Batsmen:

Abdullah Shafiq, Craig Ervine and Rohit https://t.co/A3mJyhsXSv

— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) August 3, 2024

In a recently-concluded five-match T20I collection in opposition to India, Raza was appointed as Zimbabwe skipper. Despite taking 1-0 lead, Zimbabwe ended up dropping the collection 4-1. 

Talking about general stats, Raza has scored 1187 runs and scalped 34 wickets in 17 Test matches. In ODIs, he has scored 4154 runs whereas in T20Is, he has registered 2037 runs in 91 video games. 

Apart from this, Raza has performed 9 IPL matches for Punjab Kings, the place he scored 182 runs and likewise scalped three wickets.