Interview with Usman Qadir

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Hafiz Usman Qadir (born: 10 August 1993, Lahore) is a Pakistan cricketer. The son of former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir, he has played domestically for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd. and the Lahore Eagles, and was also part of the bronze-medal-winning team at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

Tell me about your school life?
I was born in Lahore, Pakistan in August 10, 1993. I went to Cathedral school, and I really enjoyed my school life, you know as a child we all enjoy our school days I am really missing those days as well. I am Hafiz-e-Quran as well.

When and why you started to play cricket?
I think I am playing cricket since I am in my senses, Just because my father my interest for cricket is very much. I started to play cricket when I was in my school. In the start, I use to playing tape bowl then gradually I realized cricket is all about hard bowl then, I requested to my principal to start hard bowl in our school. As an individual, I was performer of my school and won many matches.

Why did you choose leg spin?
I always wanted to be like my father of course I can not be like him, but I just copy him; he is my role model that's why I have chosen leg spin. On the other side, he also wants me as leg spinner.

Who is your favorite player in current Pakistan cricket team?
I like Ahmad Shazad, Sharjeel Khan and Umar Akmal and Misbah-ul-haq.They are so passionate, and they all play for the team as well.

Why our youngsters can not play to leg spin properly? If you remember World Cup T20 14.
I think to play leg-spin instead of off spin, is more difficult. Players have to practice facing leg spinner. Our senior players can play to sin properly like Misbah Bhai and Younis Khan, so over young blood should go to them and learn how to play spin.

Which is more difficult? Leg-Spin or Off-spin?
I think Both are difficult it depends on batsmen how they play to a spinner. But I think, a leg-spinner is more dangerous to play. Leg spinner is basically an art he uses his wrist to bowl which is quite difficult.

Why are you not in team Pakistan? What is the reason behind it?

I think I did not get a proper chance, Let me tell you a story behind it my father was chief selector, and I got 7 wickets against Zimbabwe Under-19, and that time chairman Ejaz Butt wanted me to play for Pakistan but my father denied. He said, ”Usman is not ready for international cricket." This is the solidest reason.

So, you are not in team Pakistan because of your father?
No no not at all, he just wants me to be ready for international level. He thinks I need more fitness and skills to play for Pakistan. And I agree with him he knows me better then me.

If I am not wrong in 2013, Australian cricket board wants you in their team? Is it true?Yes, it is true, I was in Australia, playing their domestic season, and I got many wickets in that season. Australian cricket board was so impressed to me they said we offered you to play for Australia, and we will also give you Nationality. I said to them my father would decide this let me ask to him.

So what your father said?
He said, ''You and me born to serve Pakistan, you will only play for Pakistan.'' So somewhere he is right, and I am happy with his decision.

Tell me your views about World Cup 2011 semi-final?
I think that was the biggest match of history. I was sure Pakistan is going to win it but suddenly our batting line up did not work and we lose and the main reason behind it is our chasing technique I do not understand why we can not chase a target over 250 even this is the same problem with Pak under-19 team. May be this is a psychological pressure now.

Only batting is the only reason to lose Semi-Final?
I think; Pakistan could try for Shoaib Akhar. Suppose if you are facing world fastest bowler then definitely you would be in pressure. If Pakistan allowed Shoaib Akhtar to played then final result could be different. Well, Wahab also did some spectacular job there.

Where you see Pakistan in World Cup 2015?
I think; Pakistan is favorite this time because we have a solid bowling line up, and we also have some youngsters like Ahmad Shahzad and Umar Akmal. They can win for Pakistan now.

Where do you see your self in next five years?
I am going to LCCA on a daily basis, doing my net daily, and I just want to focus on my cricket. I hope I will play cricket for Pakistan soon might be after world cup 2015.

What do you do in free time?
I see movies in my free time. I also like to hang out with my friends.

Which is your favorite ground?

I really like Sri-Lankan ground (Kandy) its good to play, on the other side I have played a lot of cricket in Australia, so there are also some beautiful grounds.

Who is your favorite batsman?

Misbah-ul-haq, every time he scores for Pakistan. He is very good player, and he know how to stay on the wicket. He is also a good captain. I do not understand why Pakistani people call him tuk tuk he has the power to hit the bowl, and u can see the results of CPL where he hit 15 sixes in 3 matches.

Who is your favorite actor?
I like Ranbir Kapoor.

Who is your favorite actress?
I really like Deepika Padukone.

Why do you like Deepika? (Laughs)

Well, that's funny! You know her acting is so good; she was spectacular in Chennai Express. (Laughs)

Which is your favorite food?

I like spicy food. I love Biryani.

What is your hobby?
As such, I do not have any specific hobby but I just like to watch movies in free time.

So, what you think which coach is suitable for Pakistan? A Pakistan or a foreign?
If you see the team of 1992 world cup, there were lots of world class players they can coach Pakistan cricket team. Coaching is not about to tell how to hold the bat. Coaching is something like to buck up.
Foreign coaches are more expensive as well. So, Pakistan coaches are better.

Why our domestic cricket is not that strong?
I think; the problem is in the system; we need to make our system strong. PCB should pay more to the domestic player so they can also support their families which are most-important thing more a male.

Happiest moment of your life?

We were playing a match against Bangladesh. We were in chase situation, needed 18 runs in last over. I was with Hammad Azam and believed me I had not any hope to win, but our player just smashed three sixes in first three bowls and we won that match. That was my best moment.

Which type of music do you like to listen?
I really like Romantic music. I just love romantic songs.

Goal of your life?
I just want to serve my Pakistan, and I am really in hope to play for Pakistan as soon as possible.

Well, any message for your fans?
I just want to say, Always think positive, do corporate with other, help others and please talk in a good way with everyone.

Me; Thank you Usman Qadir for giving me your precious time, i wish you all the best for future. Stay Blessed!

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