Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s amalgamated tribal districts lack playgrounds and
opportunities for sporting activities, but such districts have young people
from North Waziristan young Muhammad Wasim is shining not only his name but
also the name of his region with his excellent bowling in Pakistan Super League
(PSL) 2021.

The young fast bowler was selected by Islamabad United and introduced
nationally and internationally. Muhammad Wasim also showed his full potential. And
by taking the wicket of the authentic batsman of the national team Muhammad
Rizwan, he announced his arrival in the world of cricket.

Mohammad Wasim, a young fast bowler from North Waziristan, said in an
exclusive interview that he used to play cricket with tapeball in Waziristan. And
watched PSL and other matches on TV, then played in Peshawar, then represented
FATA in the district and region where he toured Sri Lanka with the Under-19
team based on good performance.

He said that he got a name in the World Cup held in South Africa and
made his debut in the first class this year and was selected in the PSL due to
his performance.

Regarding access to major platforms like PSL from Waziristan, he said
that my father did not allow him to play cricket. But my uncle helped a lot and
a friend in Peshawar said that talent is to go to the club and he helped a lot.

Muhammad Wasim while briefing about the sports situation in Waziristan
said that the situation there is very difficult. There is no ground, I came to
Peshawar and joined the academy and it would have been very difficult for a
young player but I worked hard and reached this place.

Regarding Islamabad United, he said, “United is great and I am
learning where Raman Raees, Saeed Ajmal and head coach Johan Botha are, with
whom I am enjoying playing.”

“There was a bit of pressure but I tried to be happy,” he
said of the team’s first win of the season and the best performance in the
match.

It may be recalled that Muhammad Wasim made his PSL debut in the match
between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans on February 21 and took 3 wickets
in his first match.

Islamabad United showed great batting and achieved great success by
crossing the biggest target of the event given by Karachi Kings. However,
Muhammad Wasim could not get a wicket.