Sameer Minhas reflects on cricketing journey
Emerging Pakistani cricketer Sameer Minhas discusses his development from street cricket to being selected for Islamabad United in the HBL PSL. He emphasizes the importance of structured training, family support, and a fearless mindset in his professional journey.
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The story highlights the pathway for young athletes in Pakistan and the growing influence of professional leagues like the PSL on local talent development.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pakistan's emerging batter Sameer Minhas has credited street cricket, family support, structured age-group programmes and a fearless mindset for shaping his development as a cricketer.
"My journey began with street cricket and playing at home with my brother. My father later enrolled us at an academy and that is where my serious cricketing journey started," Sameer recalled in the latest episode of Straight Drive with Salman Butt.
Sameer revealed that he initially started as a leg-spinner and tried to copy Yasir Shah before developing into a batter. He also acknowledged the contribution of his long-time coach, Tahir Mehmood Faiz.
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