Pakistan teenage sensation eyes to become the next Shane Warne

One of the newbies of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Ibtisam Sheikh, who is the teenage leg spinner of Peshawar Zalmi, has said that idolizes Australian legend Shane Warne and intends to play Test cricket for Pakistan.

"In the beginning I wanted to become a batsman but after watching Shane Warne bowling, I chose to be a leg-spinner. He is my idol and I watch his videos to improve my game," said Ibtisam, quoted Khaleej Times.

The 19-year-old added that he wants to continue with studies while pursuing cricket as well. "I want to carry on studies along with cricket."

The Zalmi's leggie further said that Pakistan spin bowling legends Mushatq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq have been crucial and are improving him as a bowler.

"Former Pakistan international player Mushtaq has helped me a lot at the National Cricket Academy and now Saqlain is leaving no stone unturned to improve my skills," the teenager added.

Ibtisam said that he dreams to don Pakistan Test cap but admitted that it wouldn’t be an easy task to find a place in the squad, with services of players like Yasir Shah and Shadab Khan alreadyavailable.

“I yearn to play Test cricket for Pakistan. I am aware that it is going to be tough to earn a Test cap since players like Yasir and Shadab have cemented their place in the team. But I believe in hard work and I am determined to achieve my goal," the aspiring cricketer said.