T20 World Cup: Giant Pakistani pacer who troubled Steve Smith impresses Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News
“Virat kohli chale gayein? Rohit bhai ke saath selfie le liya, Kohli ka ek mil jaata, “ The sadness of the six-foot-six-inch tall man holding the right hand could be felt when speaking to PTI.
The Pakistan-born player, who has made Sydney his home ground for the past three years, was one of the highlights of India’s net session ahead of the T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands.
Bowling with a forefoot, Irfan Jr looks like a right-hand prototype of the former international pitcher Sohail Tanveer.
Because of his height, the 27-year-old’s natural length is the equivalent of a good length and he easily gets delivery cars to boost.
Dinesh Karthik had trouble with the return shot but he received praise from none other than captain Rohit and team number hitter Kohli.
In fact, he gave Kohli the lead and also beat him with bouncing deliveries.
“My natural length has fallen back a bit from a good length. So due to my height I have trouble with all types of clubs. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli compliments you, what more do you need. Rohit bhai said, good luck for your future,” said Irfan.
He had a very interesting story to tell when he was bowling on the Australian net a while back.
“I refuse Steve Smith two own goals and he’s not in good shape. Since he couldn’t hit my bowling ball, he asked me not to throw any more because he wanted to get his rhythm back,” Irfan said.
Mohammad Irfan Jr. (Photo PTI)
Irfan play Cricket Rank for the Western Suburban District of New South Wales, and is awaiting his PR (Permanent Resident) which could ease him into Australian First Division cricket (Sheffield Shield).
“It was a good experience but let me tell you, I played 22 first place games for the Water and Electricity Development Authority (WAPDA) and three seasons of Quaid e Azam Trophy. I played three PSL versions for Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
“Once I had no chance at PSL, I migrated to Australia. Obviously I dreamed of playing for Pakistan. I played for Pakistan A and with Babar Azam,” said the man who now wants to earn one. Big Bash League (BBL). contract.
A Punjabi born in Nankana Sahib (birthplace of Guru Nanak ji), Irfan wants to move his family to Australia as his income increases.
“Yes, I get paid by my grade level cricket team but it’s not a big amount. I don’t do any side jobs. I just play cricket. That’s why whenever teams international landed in Sydney, I’m going to SCG again for my next competition. Second, I’ll be bowling on the Pakistani net,” he concluded.
