Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza did an Ask Me Anything campaign via his official X handle. In an attempt to foster fan interaction, the veteran Chevron has been answering fan questions with the hashtag #AskSRB.
With the hashtag gaining eyes and reach, Raza has been very open and frank in his answers. The fans look forward to no-filter conversations with professional cricketers, and the 38-year-old has been serving nothing but that.
Being the first-ever Zimbabwean to play in the Indian Premier League, Raza has been the flag-bearer of Zimbabwe cricket, ever since his debut more than a decade ago. Being asked about switching nationalities to Pakistan, Raza gave a stern reply, reflecting his royalty.
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Will Sikandar Raza represent Pakistan?
Sikandar Raza will not represent Pakistan. He has denied any chances of him playing for his country of origin.
Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was born in 1986 in the land of Pakistan. Having had the opportunity to switch ties with his country of origin (birth nation), Raza expressed his loyalty towards the Chevrons, even at the fag end of his career.
Raza expressed his gratitude towards Zimbabwe Cricket for the time and money spent on his talent back in the day. The 38-year-old revealed that he only aims to repay the faith instilled in him by the Zimbabwe board.
I am a born Pakistani and a product of Zimbabwe Cricket. I will only and ever represent Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe spent time and money on me and I am only trying to repay their faith and whatever I achieve will never even get close to repaying it. Zim is mine and am theirs fully, Raza quoted on X.
I am a born Pakistani and a product of Zimbabwe Cricket
— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) August 3, 2024
I will only and ever represent Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
🇿🇼 spent time and money on me and I am only trying to repay their faith and whatever I achieve will never even get close to repaying it
Zim is mine and am theirs fully https://t.co/Jod5vEXmuM
What is Sikandar Raza's record for Zimbabwe?
Batting:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 17 | 1187 | 35.96 | 55.15 | 8 | 1 | 127 |
| ODIs | 142 | 4154 | 36.43 | 86.43 | 21 | 7 | 141 |
| T20Is | 91 | 2037 | 24.84 | 133.31 | 14 | 0 | 84 |
Bowling:
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | 4w | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 17 | 34 | 42.38 | 78.1 | 3.25 | 2 | 7/113 ; 8/176 |
| ODIs | 142 | 88 | 42.47 | 52.3 | 4.86 | 1 | 4/55 |
| T20Is | 91 | 66 | 24.59 | 20.6 | 7.13 | 2 | 4/8 |
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