In our latest episode of Cricket Conversations Powered by PakPassion, host Mohammad Aizaz sits down with Muhammad Shehzad, the 21-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder from Dera Ghazi Khan who stunned fans with his 5-wicket haul and century in the President Trophy final! Fresh off a breakout domestic season, Shehzad opens up about his journey from Under-19 World Cup stardom to becoming one of Pakistan’s most promising all-rounders.

By Mohammad Aizaz (March 21, 2025)

Key topics include:

Shehzad’s rise: From Under-13 cricket in DG Khan to dominating the 2022 Under-19 World Cup.
Balancing batting and bowling: “You have to play at any number the team needs” – His philosophy on team flexibility.
Handling pressure: How he thrived in high-stakes matches against India and on live TV.
Inspirations: Why Imran Khan and Babar Azam shaped his career.
Tareen Academy’s impact: How power-hitting and bowling camps transformed his game.
Domestic vs international ambitions: “If you don’t play first-class, you won’t have the skills.”
Future goals: Why he’s determined to become Pakistan’s next world-class all-rounder

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