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Not in this instance, the struggles he talks about early in his career has been corroborated by Saqlain, Mohd Wasim and co.
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[PICTURES] Mohammad Irfan Jr decides quits Pakistan cricket to settle in Sydney
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Not in this instance, the struggles he talks about early in his career has been corroborated by Saqlain, Mohd Wasim and co.
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I reckon 2-3 departments rejected him
I think he meant Rs.500 a day.
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And Usman Qadir probably had a greater chance at succeeding considering Australia's spin stocks. Irfan would probably struggle to make even the top 50 of fast bowlers in Australia.
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His move probably has nothing to do with his selection or not in the national team. That would have just delayed the inevitable.
Consider Jr and others moving to the West as just another labour exports. Same happens with athletes or Footballers from Africa, found in every US, Europe and Middle East team.
Labour is number one exports for Pakistan in any case. Sports labour just adds a new component to masons, drivers, welders, Software pros, doctor etc.
US, UK, Australia will need a lot of cricketers to play for their existing clubs as young whites are less and less interested in cricket. So why not take advantage of it and increase exports.
Jr hopefully will add to dollar remittances. India will find it difficult competing with Pakistan in cricket labour exports as same skill level cricketer in India probably earns way more due to IPL or even many state leagues.
Whatever else Jr said about the decision is irrelevant; trying to justify his decision to himself.
Consider Jr and others moving to the West as just another labour exports. Same happens with athletes or Footballers from Africa, found in every US, Europe and Middle East team.
Labour is number one exports for Pakistan in any case. Sports labour just adds a new component to masons, drivers, welders, Software pros, doctor etc.
US, UK, Australia will need a lot of cricketers to play for their existing clubs as young whites are less and less interested in cricket. So why not take advantage of it and increase exports.
Jr hopefully will add to dollar remittances. India will find it difficult competing with Pakistan in cricket labour exports as same skill level cricketer in India probably earns way more due to IPL or even many state leagues.
Whatever else Jr said about the decision is irrelevant; trying to justify his decision to himself.
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Mohammad Irfan Jr has now returned back to Pakistan where he played in cricket associations 3-day, One-Day and T20 tournaments.
He went to Australia and has finished his contract and was asked by Nadeem Khan to comeback and play for the Associations games.
Bowling in Cricket Associations T20 2021/22
5 matches, 6 wickets at Econ rate of 8.61
Bowling in Cricket Associations Championship 2021/22 (3-Day)
6 matches, 20 wickets at Econ rate of 2.93, Avg 20.95
Cricket Associations Challenge 2021/22 - One-Day
He went to Australia and has finished his contract and was asked by Nadeem Khan to comeback and play for the Associations games.
Bowling in Cricket Associations T20 2021/22
5 matches, 6 wickets at Econ rate of 8.61
Bowling in Cricket Associations Championship 2021/22 (3-Day)
6 matches, 20 wickets at Econ rate of 2.93, Avg 20.95
Cricket Associations Challenge 2021/22 - One-Day
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A policy should be in place that anyone who publically ridicules Pakistan, walks out on Pakistan for abroad should not be permitted to play for Pakistan again. It will make players think twice before deserting Pakistan
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Mohammed Irfan Jr. was a bit disappointed after India's two-hour net session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “Virat Kohli chaale gayein? Rohit bhai ke saath selfie le liya, Kohli ka ek mil jaata,” the six feet six-inch right arm pacer’s sadness was palpable while speaking to PTI. (More Cricket News)
The Pakistan-born pacer, who has made Sydney his home for last three years, was one of the highlights of the Indian team’s net session ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12 match against the Netherlands.
Bowling with a wrong-footed action, Irfan Jr. looked like a right-arm prototype of former international bowler Sohail Tanveer. Because of his height, the 27-year-old's natural length was back of good length area and he effortlessly got the deliveries to rear up.
Dinesh Karthik was troubled by the bounce but he earned praise from none other than skipper Rohit and the team’s numero uno batter Kohli. He, in fact, got Kohli to edge one and also beat his bat with deliveries that bounced away.
“My natural length is a bit back from good length. So, because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need. Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future,” Irfan said.
He had a very interesting story to narrate when he bowled at the Australia nets some time back. “I dismissed Steve Smith twice at the nets and he was not in good form. Since he was unable to middle my bowling, he asked me to not bowl further as he wanted to get his rhythm back,” said Irfan.
Irfan plays Grade Cricket for New South Wales’ Western Suburb District, and is waiting for his PR (Permanent Residency), which might ease his way into Australian first-class cricket (Sheffield Shield).
“It’s a good experience but just to let you know, I have played 22 first-class games for Water And Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and three seasons of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. I have played three editions of PSL for Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
“Once I stopped getting chances in PSL, I migrated to Australia. Obviously, I dreamt of playing for Pakistan. I had played for Pakistan A and alongside Babar Azam,” said the man, who now wants to earn a Big Bash League (BBL) contract.
A Punjabi born in Nankana Sahib (birthplace of Guru Nanak ji), Irfan wants to bring his family to Australia once his earnings increase. “Yes, I get paid by my grade cricket team but it's not great money. I don't do any side jobs.
“I only play cricket. That's why whenever international teams land in Sydney, I land up at the SCG to bowl. Next Monday, I would be bowling at Pakistan nets,” he concluded.
https://www.outlookindia.com/sports...mpresses-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-news-232419
The Pakistan-born pacer, who has made Sydney his home for last three years, was one of the highlights of the Indian team’s net session ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Super 12 match against the Netherlands.
Bowling with a wrong-footed action, Irfan Jr. looked like a right-arm prototype of former international bowler Sohail Tanveer. Because of his height, the 27-year-old's natural length was back of good length area and he effortlessly got the deliveries to rear up.
Dinesh Karthik was troubled by the bounce but he earned praise from none other than skipper Rohit and the team’s numero uno batter Kohli. He, in fact, got Kohli to edge one and also beat his bat with deliveries that bounced away.
“My natural length is a bit back from good length. So, because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need. Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future,” Irfan said.
He had a very interesting story to narrate when he bowled at the Australia nets some time back. “I dismissed Steve Smith twice at the nets and he was not in good form. Since he was unable to middle my bowling, he asked me to not bowl further as he wanted to get his rhythm back,” said Irfan.
Irfan plays Grade Cricket for New South Wales’ Western Suburb District, and is waiting for his PR (Permanent Residency), which might ease his way into Australian first-class cricket (Sheffield Shield).
“It’s a good experience but just to let you know, I have played 22 first-class games for Water And Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and three seasons of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. I have played three editions of PSL for Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
“Once I stopped getting chances in PSL, I migrated to Australia. Obviously, I dreamt of playing for Pakistan. I had played for Pakistan A and alongside Babar Azam,” said the man, who now wants to earn a Big Bash League (BBL) contract.
A Punjabi born in Nankana Sahib (birthplace of Guru Nanak ji), Irfan wants to bring his family to Australia once his earnings increase. “Yes, I get paid by my grade cricket team but it's not great money. I don't do any side jobs.
“I only play cricket. That's why whenever international teams land in Sydney, I land up at the SCG to bowl. Next Monday, I would be bowling at Pakistan nets,” he concluded.
https://www.outlookindia.com/sports...mpresses-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-news-232419
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Average bowler with a wrong footed action thinks he's the 2nd coming of Curtly Ambrose, leaves Pakistan (good decision because we all need to be more global like the afghans and the indians), has a modest life in Australia now and dreams of bringing his family over. Good luck to him.
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I suggest users go easy on him. It’s very easy to sit at home living a comfortable life and trash someone who is pursuing a passion in sport as a living- pursuing it in one of the most competitive countries in the world.
Yes he didn’t get selected and moved to Australia- so what? Not everybody has it in them to try again and again to represent their country. Some guys just want to play the sport and get paid. For him, his target is BBL contracts. So be it.
Yes he didn’t get selected and moved to Australia- so what? Not everybody has it in them to try again and again to represent their country. Some guys just want to play the sport and get paid. For him, his target is BBL contracts. So be it.
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During the practice session in Australia, Muhammad Irfan Junior of Pakistan bowled to Virat Kohli in the nets
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