Saad Nasim is a prime example of a Pakistani cricketer who dedicated years to domestic cricket, finally earning a national team call-up in 2015, only to be briefly utilized and then discarded.
By Mohammad Aizaz (25-07-2024)
In his very second game vs Bangladesh, Saad finished with 77* and remained the highest scorer for Pakistan. He only got one ODI game after that. Nasim faced similar treatment in T20Is as well where he got just 3 games and was again, the top scorer for Pakistan in one of the matches.
In the latest episode of PakPassion exclusive interviews, Mohammad Aizaz talks to Saad Nasim where they discuss his cricketing journey, making his debut and getting dropped, loopholes in the selection policies, and how players are generalized and stereotyped in Pakistan's domestic system and much more.
Key highlights of the interview are:
Injury and Comeback: discusses his injury and the process of making a comeback to the Pakistan team.
Dressing Room Environment: Insights are provided into the Pakistan team's dressing room environment, addressing rumors and criticisms.
Selection Criteria: criteria for selection in the Pakistan cricket team are discussed, including the importance of fitness and performance.
Future Plans: talks about his future plans, including his aspirations and the importance of finishing his career on a high note.
Messages to Fans and Indian Team: A message was conveyed to the Pakistan team's fans and the Indian team regarding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
