Sajid Khan a Pakistan off-spinner lost his father early, leaving his family in tough circumstances. His brother had to drive a rickshaw to support them, while Sajid worked at a local cricket ground, fixing bats and changing grips for players. With no real opportunities in sight, he moved to Dubai for work, taking a job at the Dubai International Airport. He worked five days a week and played cricket on his days off.
But his heart was still set on cricket. It was his mother who convinced him to return home and give cricket one last shot. After attending trials with no immediate luck, his fortune changed when Imran Khan Sr. (the fast bowler, not the politician) spotted him. Imran gifted Sajid a pair of shoes, and from there, the selectors finally noticed him. He got his chance from the Peshawar team and got a chance to debut in international cricket later.
Sajid made a historic impact with his bowling in Bangladesh last year before he was dropped from the National side to accommodate some big names, and now he got another chance where he’s a force to be reckoned with, taking down England’s batting lineup in the ongoing Test series. His journey, from adversity to becoming a key player for Pakistan, is a true example of resilience and perseverance.
Whenever life gets tough, remember where Sajid Khan came from—and how he fought his way to the top.
