Pakistan’s spinner Sajid Khan’s fans and anchors laughed the same, when he claimed that he had been a gangster he did not become a professional cricketer.
In a light-hearted interview with Arya News, the 31-year-old off-spinner was asked which profession he could follow if not cricket.
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Without any hesitation, Sajid took a pinch, “the chief gangster Hota (I was a gangster),” leaves the host into the partition.
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The host replied, “This personality Aap Leke Chal Rahe Hai (You are taking this personality with you),” highlighting Sajid’s playful swagger during chat.
Known for his sharp off-spin and unique wicket celebration, Sajid has quietly created a solid reputation in Pakistan’s red ball setup. Since his Test debut in May 2021, he has taken 59 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 27.28.
Entertaining remarks showed the cricketer’s light side, who had also highly praised for his peers and rivals. He labeled Babar Azam as a “best player in the world” and called the Indian batting icon Virat Kohli a “best Indian player” ever.
With his intellect and on-field light, Sajid Khan shut down on the pitch.
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