Pakistan national cricket team player Usman Qadir, who recently announced his retirement from Pakistan Cricket, has planned to move to Australia. According to Pakistani media reports, it is learned that he has taken the step for a better future.
Son of Pakistan great Abdul Qadir, Usman announced his retirement from Pakistan cricket in October last year due to frustration. This was because he did not get an opportunity for the Pakistan national cricket team and was also not allowed to play in the other leagues.
Usman Qadir represented the Pakistan national cricket team in one ODI and 25 T20Is during his career and announced his retirement in 2024
Qadir represented the Pakistan National Cricket Team in one ODI and 25 T20Is. His last outing for the Mohammad Rizwan-led side came against South Africa at Centurion, where he took a wicket before announcing his retirement from Pakistan Cricket.
Since moving to Australia, Usman has played for South Australia. He has also played for the Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, in addition to representing the Prime Minister of Australia. According to reports, the main reason behind his move is to play cricket in Australia.
Usman Qadir will soon move his family to Australia as well. Earlier, he planned to move back to Pakistan from Australia on the wish of his late father, Abdul Qadir. The footy settled there and is now in New South Wales playing for Hawkesbury Club in Sydney.
I came to Australia with a plan for my future, I am confident and determined that I will get good opportunities only in cricket – Usman Qadir
Usman Qadir while talking about his move to Australia said that cricket is his livelihood and he moved to Australia for his future. He said he wants to carry on his father's legacy and hopes he will get good opportunities. He said:
“Cricket is my livelihood, I came to Australia with a plan for my future. I am confident and determined that I will get good opportunities only in cricket. As I enter this new chapter, I will continue my father's legacy by embracing both my love of cricket and the lessons he instilled in me.”
Usman Qadir is said to be keen to explore more opportunities in Australia
Usman Qadir is said to be keen to explore more opportunities in Australia and if he gets citizenship there, he is expected to be available for selection for the Australian national cricket team. It remains to be seen what the future holds for him.
Overall in his career, Qadir played 13 FC matches, picking 31 wickets at an average of around 18. He also played 49 List A matches, picking 48 wickets to go with three hauls of five wickets. In 107 T20s, he has picked 112 wickets at an economy of around 7.