All-rounder Sikandar Raza is a remarkable talent from Zimbabwe, with a career spanning 17 Tests, 142 ODIs, and 91 T20Is since his debut in 2013. His impressive performances extend beyond international cricket to domestic leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Originally from Sialkot, Pakistan, the 38-year-old was recently asked on social media about the possibility of playing for his birth country.
Responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who suggested he could resolve Pakistan’s middle-order batting issues, Raza reaffirmed his commitment to Zimbabwe Cricket. He expressed gratitude for the support and opportunities provided by the board, stating, “I will only and ever represent Zimbabwe… Zim is mine and am theirs fully.”
I am a born Pakistani and a product of Zimbabwe Cricket
I will only and ever represent 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 https://t.co/Jod5vEXmuM
— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) August 3, 2024
When asked about his favorite bowler and batsman, Raza named players like Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Afridi, and Sunil Narine, among others.
Bowlers:
Narine, Bumrah and ShaheenBatsmen:
Abdullah Shafiq, Craig Ervine and Rohit https://t.co/A3mJyhsXSv
— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) August 3, 2024
Raza recently captained Zimbabwe in a T20I series against India, where despite an early lead, they lost 4-1. His career stats reflect his all-round abilities with notable performances in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, including contributions in the IPL for Punjab Kings.
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