Pakistan Super League (PSL) star batter Usman Khan has shared his candid thoughts on the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team, reflecting on criticism, self-doubt, and the hard work he put in to stage a remarkable comeback. In a recent interview on a local YouTube platform, the wicketkeeper-batter discussed a difficult period in his career when his place in the side was under scrutiny and questions were raised about his future prospects. “When I was dropped from the Pakistan team, people told me I’d never regain my spot and that I’d been given ample opportunities, so I should consider returning to the UAE,” Usman revealed. He acknowledged his own shortcomings during that period and chose to take responsibility rather than blaming external factors. “However, I used to tell people that Pakistan had given me sufficient chances; it was my fault that I couldn’t deliver. I then hired a personal trainer and revamped my diet and fitness regimen,” he added. Usman made his international debut for the Pakistan national cricket team on April 18, 2024, during a home series against the New Zealand national cricket team. His early career was marred by controversy after he was banned by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching obligations and misrepresenting his intention to represent the UAE, which restricted his participation in ECB-sanctioned events. Despite the setback, he rebuilt his career through outstanding performances in the PSL season nine, where he featured as a foreign player and is now considered a local player. His performances in that tournament were exceptional, as he became the first batter to score two centuries in a single edition. Following that breakout season, he was considered for national selection again and later attended a fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad. Usman has since represented Pakistan in 38 T20Is, scoring 474 runs at a strike rate of 121.85, including two half-centuries. He has also played two ODIs, scoring 51 runs. Currently representing PSL 11 debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen, Usman Khan is set to feature in the Eliminator 1 clash against the Multan Sultans on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium. Stay updated with ProSports for all the latest PSL 2026 news, schedule, live streaming, live score, highlights, stats, power rankings, and team updates.
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