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Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has shared his thoughts on a potential England call-up as he is expected to obtain citizenship in the United Kingdom (UK) by 2027.
The Sialkot-born spinner has recently signed a three-year T20 deal with Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC) and will be eligible to play as a local player in 2027.
The deal will see Mir join Worcestershire as an overseas player for the 2026 season, before becoming classed as a homegrown player from 2027 onwards.
Speaking during an interview with a local sports platform, Mir expressed confidence in his chances of playing for the England national team.
“This is something way ahead — I honestly don’t know much about it. And I think there’s also a time period required to become internationally qualified, so I really don’t know what the scenario would be,” he said.
“But if I get an offer to play international cricket elsewhere, I will definitely try to avail it — because a cricketer’s job is to play cricket. And if you’re getting the chance to play at the highest level, then why not?” he added.
Usama Mir lamented his exclusion from the national team’s setup and emphasized the need for a better future to move ahead.
“Obviously, it’s a dream to play for your own country and to keep playing for it. But I don’t understand why I’m not being considered in the plans. I have to think about myself too, about my family,” Mir stated.
“I’m not going to get stuck here — just keep playing domestic cricket and keep waiting without getting any security or stability.
The 29-year-old concluded by highlighting more global opportunities, stating that he will embrace such chances to play quality cricket.
“On the other hand, if I’m getting opportunities to play and to play good cricket — hopefully I’ll come to play county leagues and other leagues as well — then those opportunities should be availed.”
For the unversed, Usama Mir has played in 12 ODIs and 5 T20Is for Pakistan. His last appearance in the 50-over format came in 2023 against New Zealand, whereas he played his previous T20I on 27 April 2024 against the same team.
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