LAHORE – Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif believes that nearly the two years lull in his cricketing career came as a blessing in disguise for him and now he looks forward to make up for the lost time.
The 26-year-old is part of Pakistan’s squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand which opens at Dunedin from November 24.
He last played a test match against South Africa at Gaddafi stadium two years ago before injury and getting involved into drug scandals that kept him away from international cricket.
In an interview with Deutsche Welle Urdu service, Asif said that that he feels sad after losing two precious years of his career because a fast bowler’s life in modern days is quite short. “In fact it was a blessing for me as I was suffering from elbow injury at that time. Had I not rested that long maybe my career would have been over by now. But I have recovered from the problem,” he added.
About the forthcoming test series, Asif said that playing in New Zealand was always his dream. “Wickets in New Zealand will definitely suit my bowling style and now I am fully geared up to play a leading role in the Test series,” he added.
“Before coming to New Zealand I have played five first class matches and my rhythm has returned.”
Asif was not selected for the limited-over series against New Zealand held in UAE earlier this month following his deportation last year. The deportation followed his detention at Dubai airport for 19 days for possessing a small quantity of opium.
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The 26-year-old is part of Pakistan’s squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand which opens at Dunedin from November 24.
He last played a test match against South Africa at Gaddafi stadium two years ago before injury and getting involved into drug scandals that kept him away from international cricket.
In an interview with Deutsche Welle Urdu service, Asif said that that he feels sad after losing two precious years of his career because a fast bowler’s life in modern days is quite short. “In fact it was a blessing for me as I was suffering from elbow injury at that time. Had I not rested that long maybe my career would have been over by now. But I have recovered from the problem,” he added.
About the forthcoming test series, Asif said that playing in New Zealand was always his dream. “Wickets in New Zealand will definitely suit my bowling style and now I am fully geared up to play a leading role in the Test series,” he added.
“Before coming to New Zealand I have played five first class matches and my rhythm has returned.”
Asif was not selected for the limited-over series against New Zealand held in UAE earlier this month following his deportation last year. The deportation followed his detention at Dubai airport for 19 days for possessing a small quantity of opium.
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