Role of Quetta Gladiators in producing young hard-hitting batsmen for Pakistan

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Quetta Gladiators have played a crucial role in unearthing and nurturing young, hard-hitting batsmen for Pakistan, proving to be a franchise that values aggressive stroke-makers. Saim Ayub’s rise in T20 cricket was significantly boosted by his stint with Quetta, where he showcased his ability to play at a high strike rate and take on bowlers from the get-go. Similarly, in the previous PSL season, Khwaja Nafay emerged as another exciting talent, demonstrating his fearless batting approach. Both players hail from Karachi, and their selection by Quetta highlights the franchise’s keen eye for young batting talent, particularly those capable of excelling in the modern power-hitting era.

A lot of credit for this talent identification must go to Nadeem Omar, the owner of Quetta Gladiators, who has consistently backed emerging cricketers and provided them with opportunities on the big stage. Unlike some franchises that rely heavily on established names, Quetta has shown a commitment to grooming new talent, ensuring Pakistan’s T20 setup has an influx of aggressive batters. With players like Saim Ayub and Khwaja Nafay making their mark, Quetta’s contribution to Pakistan’s white-ball future is undeniable, and Nadeem Omar certainly deserves appreciation for his role in fostering these dynamic cricketers.

 

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First Saim Ayub and Now Khwaja Nafay from last season, both can play at high SR in t20s. Both from karachi too, I think Nadeem Omar deserves a laud here.

Nadeem Omar as Omar Associate have been doing great service to Cricket in Karachi and for Pakistan for a long time. Long before PSL was even a thing.