[EXCLUSIVE] "Selectors stopped replying to me": Usama Mir

[Cricket Warrior]

In our latest PakPassion Exclusive, Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir breaks his silence on a series of setbacks that have derailed his international career. From shock exclusion despite PSL success to the double standards in PCB’s NOC policy, Usama opens up about selection snubs, fitness drama, and the emotional toll of being sidelined. Now with a 3-year Worcestershire deal, the Multan Sultans star lays bare his future ambitions — and doesn’t rule out representing another country.

Key Points:

Double Standards in PCB’s NOC Policy: Usama claims he was denied a third NOC while others were granted the same.

Blocked Career Progression: Feels deliberately excluded, saying, “I don’t look like I’m in their plan.”

Ignored Despite Fitness: Says he wasn’t even tested before the World Cup despite his preparation.

Selection Confusion: Questions inclusion of Abrar Ahmed in the World Cup squad, who didn’t feature in the USA leg.

Worcestershire Deal: Finds hope with a 3-year county contract after being overlooked by the PCB.

Open to Switching Allegiances: Says he would consider playing for another country if an opportunity arises.


Watch the latest interview with Saj below:

 

[BouncerGuy]

Usama Mir might leave Pakistan as well... Sad to see such behaviour from PCB. But it is a usual thing happening in Pakistani cricket, ruining the careers of many...

 

[Nasty Naz]

Seems like another player who simply got tired of dealing with PCB and their nonsense and decided to leave. I don't blame him and it's clear the administrative work of PCB behind the scenes is complete chaos without any logical sense. He likely fell out of favour, which in turn led to a NOC issue for which PCB has screwed multiple players and being firmly on the outside of selection plans.

It's weird how he is essentially a T20 specialist and yet only played 5 T20I's for Pakistan but somehow played 12 ODI when his numbers in List A are not even good. I don't know... things never seem to make sense in Pakistan and he got exposed playing in a wrong format. Don't think he's much more than a middling spinner in T20's but certainly would have made more sense to give him chances there considering how much their spinners were struggling last few years.

Good luck to him. I never liked him much to be honest but that doesn't justify the way PCB treats and discards its players like they're inhuman.

 

[Rafale Nidhal]

Usama Mir might leave Pakistan as well... Sad to see such behaviour from PCB. But it is a usual thing happening in Pakistani cricket, ruining the careers of many...

tbf his performances and blunders doesn't help

 

[BouncerGuy]

He mentioned that his contract is like Zafar Gohar's. If that is the case, then Usama might no longer be available to play for Pakistan in the near future.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I don't think his performances in international were great but he is the type of player who can be useful in some squads and series for international. When he is on form he looks the business.