Imran Tahir says, "Dream to represent Pakistan never came true"

Imran Tahir, the mentor of the Bahawalpur Royals in the Pakistan Junior League (PJL), stated that his dream of representing Pakistan at the international level never came true.

The 43-year-old said these things during his lecture to the young boys at the first PJL. "I've never lost courage in my life. I have done packing jobs at shops. No one would call me to bowl. At trials, I was asked who had sent me. I have successfully played at every level in Pakistan, but the dream to represent the country didn't come true," Tahir said.

ALSO READ: PJL confirms Colin Munro and Imran Tahir as latest edition to list of mentors

The South African leg-spinner also talked to young cricket players about his experiences and gave them advice during the tournament.

"I am thankful to South Africa for giving me the opportunity. I was finding a chance and benefitted from it when it was given to me," Tahir shared.

When asked about PJL, the bowler stated that [back in the day], he could not even imagine a platform like PJL.

"I would advise cricketers never to lose courage and look for opportunities. I am an example for the world and have been playing cricket for the last 22 years," the spinner said, advising PJL players.