Usman plans to represent Australia in World T20

LAHORE: Usman Qadir, son of former Pakistani spinner Abdul Qadir, has revealed that he is planning to represent Australia in the World T20 in 2020. The failure to break into the national side and the expectations placed on his shoulders by virtue of being the son of legendary Abdul Qadir, Usman’s patience seems to have reached its limit as he spoke about his plans to apply for Australian citizenship.

Usman revealed that he was offered Australian citizenship back in 2012 during the Under-19 World Cup, but he ignored the same.

“I was offered Australian citizenship back in 2012 around the time when the Under-19 World Cup ended. At that time, I did not accept the offer on the advice of my father, as he felt that I had done well at the Under-19 level and had a bright future ahead with the Pakistan side. I went back to Pakistan and was ignored for selection from the national side. I then told the Pakistan Cricket Board that I am going back to Australia which prompted them to add my name to the Pakistan squad for the 2013 tour of West Indies. However, very close to the time of departure for the squad, my name was removed without any reason due to what can only be described as a case of ‘dislike’ for a certain player,” Usman was quoted as saying. The 24-year-old further revealed that his selection issues did not stop there as he continued to being snubbed even out-performing the likes of Yasir Shah for Pakistan A.