Pakistan-born veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza has firmly stated that he would only represent Zimbabwe in international cricket.
This declaration came in response to a fan’s query over whether he had ever considered playing for his country of birth.
Raza, 38, was born in Sialkot in April 1986. He made his debut for Zimbabwe in May 2013 and has since become a cornerstone of the national side.
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
During a Q&A session with fans on his X handle on Saturday, Raza addressed a question from Pakistani journalist about playing for the country.
“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.”
Have you ever thought about playing for Pakistan? You could help resolve the middle-order batting woes.
@SRazaB24 #AskSRB— Umar Farooq Kalson (@kalson) August 3, 2024
The versatile cricketer is also a capable bowler, offering both off-spin and leg-spin options. With the ball, he has claimed 34 wickets in Test matches, including two five-wicket hauls, along with 88 scalps in ODIs and 66 in T20Is.
