Promising middle-order batter Mohammad Suleman, a standout performer for the Dolphins in the Champions Cup, has expressed his ambition to don the Pakistan jersey in all formats of cricket.
In a recent interview with a local news channel, Mohammad Suleman shared his unwavering determination, saying, “Every player dreams of playing for Pakistan. I am ready to work hard in whichever format I get an opportunity.”
The young batter draws inspiration from national captain Babar Azam, particularly admiring his elegant batting style.
“I follow Babar Azam a lot. I observe how he builds innings. I love his cover drives and Younis Khan’s sweeps. I used to watch Younis in my early days,” Suleman revealed. He also praised former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed for his outstanding leadership skills, highlighting Sarfaraz’s ability to foster a supportive and confidence-boosting environment for younger players.
Suleman reflected on his growth as a player, crediting his peers and mentors for shaping his game.
“Mohammad Hurira is like a close friend to me. I learned a lot from him during Pakistan Shaheens matches. I also had the chance to learn from Saud Shakeel during our time together in camps,” he said.
Acknowledging the challenges of domestic cricket, Suleman reflected on his recent first-class season.
“The pitches were quite challenging, but I had a good season. Playing red-ball cricket helps players adapt to different formats because it teaches you to handle varied pitches and situations,” he concluded.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | Boundaries (4s) | Boundaries (6s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1038 | 133* | 51.90 | 1889 | 54.94 | 4 | 5 | 109 | 8 |
| List A | 14 | 14 | 1 | 393 | 75 | 30.23 | 503 | 78.13 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 8 |
| T20s | 5 | 5 | 0 | 202 | 62 | 40.40 | 179 | 112.84 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5 |