In a shocking turn of events for Pakistan cricket fans, news has emerged that Usman Qadir, son of legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, has announced his retirement from representing Pakistan in all forms of cricket. This decision comes on the heels of Babar Azam stepping down from his captaincy, leaving fans reeling from consecutive disappointments. Usman made his announcement via social media, stating that he will no longer play for the Pakistan national team or participate in domestic cricket within the country. Interestingly, while he has severed ties with Pakistani cricket, he did not explicitly mention retirement from international cricket in his post.
Usman Qadir’s Performance Overview
During his career, Usman Qadir has played 25 T20Is, where he took an impressive 31 wickets with an economy rate of 7.95 runs per over. Furthermore, he has made one appearance in ODI cricket. However, it is worth noting that he had been absent from ODI matches for over three years and had not participated in T20 matches over the last year, which may have influenced his decision to retire. In his recent outing at the Champions Cup, Usman managed to clinch four wickets across two matches, suggesting he still has noteworthy skills to offer.
Career Highlights of Usman Qadir
Usman Qadirโs journey in cricket started when he debuted for Pakistan at the Asian Games in 2010, where he went on to help the team secure a bronze medalโa significant milestone in his career. Following this, he played club cricket in Australia, particularly for the Adelaide Cricket Club in South Australia. In September 2018, Usman signed with the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, marking an important step in his professional career. Shortly after, he made his debut for Western Australia, expressing a desire to play international cricket for Australia. However, he eventually returned to represent Pakistan in various series against countries like Australia, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe. Despite his promising performances, Usman found himself increasingly sidelined over the past year, leading him to ultimately sever ties with the Pakistan cricket setup.
The announcement of his retirement has sparked conversations among fans and cricket analysts about the future of Pakistan cricket, particularly in the spin department. With Usman now focusing on other avenues, it will be interesting to see how the team navigates future international competitions without his contributions.
