Talha Qadeer - MS Dhoni my all-time favourite player

CricConnect Fans | October 13, 2023

Talha Qadeer is from Punjab in Pakistan and has a deep love of cricket and supports many competitions around the world.

Let’s find out more about Talha passion and insights into the game

 

What year you were born?

1992

What State and Country do you live in?

Punjab - Pakistan

When did you first start developing a love for cricket?

When I was 6 years old

Tell us briefly about your journey in the game, where you’ve played, what clubs and how would you describe yourself as a cricketer?

I played at school level, college level, university level, and also playing for a local club. My strongest area is batting.

Who has been your favourite Pakistan captain and if you could add a few words to why?

Babar Azam because he is running the team at level best. He is boosting up the morale of team. He is playing with responsibility. He is even against the political lobby in the team and under his captaincy everyone is playing as single unit.

What was your highest score and who for, where and when?

It’s hard to manage the record but last time I played 20 overs format I scored 47 off 31 balls including 1 six and 4 fours. I managed a partnership at a crucial time when we were 5 wickets down.

What were your best bowling figures and who for, where and when?

2 overs - 2 wickets, 18 runs conceded

Which club and or competition do you support?

Lahore Qalandars in PSL, Chenai Super Kings in IPL and Melbourne St in the Bog Bash in Australia

What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?

Hitting a six straight and the ball hit my team mate car’s fender, which was parked outside the ground.

Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?

Mahindra Singh Dhoni

Who’s been the batsman you’ve enjoyed watching the most?

Ben Stokes

Who in your opinion has been the best fast bowler?

Muhammad Asif – Master of in and out swing

Who in your opinion has been the best spinner?

Shane Warne

Who in your opinion has been the best wicket keeper?

Kumar Sangakara

Who in your opinion has been the best umpire?

Aleem Dar without any doubt

What’s the most picturesque ground you’ve had the opportunity to watch or play a game of cricket?

Lords – Home of Cricket

If there was one match up, a bowler and batsman going head to head at their peak, who would you choose?

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah

What’s your preferred format of the game, Test Cricket, One day games, T20?

Test Cricket on fast pitches. The Ashes Australia v England

Who are the 3 cricketers from any era you’d like to invite to a BBQ?

Bret Lee, Imran Khan, Graeme Smith