Pakistan’s young fast bowler Saqib Khan has revealed the inspiration behind his impressive performance after taking seven wickets on his Test debut against Sri Lanka.
Speaking at a press conference following his debut in Rawalpindi, Saqib said he had offered Tahajjud prayers before the match and prayed to Allah for wickets.
He described taking seven wickets in his first Test as an honour and credited his prayers for the success.
Saqib also named South Africa’s Dale Steyn and England’s James Anderson among his favourite fast bowlers.
Reflecting on his delayed entry into international cricket, he said his opportunity had come late but added: “Better late than never.”
Saqib claimed seven wickets for 130 runs in Sri Lanka’s first innings, becoming the fourth Pakistani bowler to take seven wickets in an innings on his Test debut.
Before him, Mohammad Zahid, Mohammad Nazir and Abrar Ahmed had achieved the same feat.