Usman Qadir comes out of retirement after ‘successful stint in Australia’

Pakistan leg-spinner Usman Qadir has reversed his retirement decision and made himself available for national selection.

Usman retired in 2024

The son of Pakistan’s legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, Usman had initially called time on his career on October 3, 2024, after playing 25 T20Is and one ODI. 

Having previously represented Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield and Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, the 33-year-old returned to Pakistan in 2019, shortly after his father passed away.

Following his retirement, he played for Hawkesbury Cricket Club in Australia, which he described as a “successful stint” in a post announcing his comeback.

Why has he reversed the decision?

“After a period of deep reflection and a successful stint in Australia, I have decided to officially withdraw my retirement from all formats of international cricket with immediate effect,” Qadir said in the post.

“My time playing in Australia was transformative. Achieving 41 wickets and receiving such a positive response reminded me that my competitive edge is as sharp as ever. It proved to me that I still have a significant contribution to make on the global stage.”

“I am fully committed to the grind and am making myself available for selection across formats, starting from the basics, to serve Pakistan cricket to the best of my ability,” he added.

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