(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Young Fast Bowler Ali Raza Grateful for Ian Bishop’s Praise, Vows to Live Up to Expectations
LAHORE – Promising Pakistani fast bowler Ali Raza has expressed deep gratitude after receiving praise from legendary West Indies pacer Ian Bishop, and says he is fully committed to living up to the high expectations set for him.
Raza, just 17 years old, is currently part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Skills Development Camp in Lahore. The young pacer spoke to the media about Bishop’s encouraging remarks and his aspirations for the future.
Honoured by Praise from a Legend
“If a cricketer like Ian Bishop praises you, it’s truly an honour,” Raza said during a media interaction. “It makes me happy to hear such words from a legend, and I am doing my best to prove that his praise is well-deserved.”
Ian Bishop, a highly respected figure in international cricket, was among the first to recognize Raza’s talent, even tipping him as a future star in Pakistan’s fast-bowling ranks.
Rising Star on the Fast Track
Ali Raza first gained attention from Bishop before his breakout performances in PSL X, where he impressed while playing for Peshawar Zalmi. Since then, he has become a topic of discussion among cricket analysts and fans alike.
The PCB appears to share Bishop’s optimism, having included Raza in the second group of its high-performance training camp aimed at nurturing emerging talent. Insiders suggest that the young bowler is being fast-tracked for inclusion in the Pakistan Shaheens, with a future debut for the national team firmly on the horizon.
With raw pace, natural skill, and growing confidence, Ali Raza is seen as one of the most exciting young prospects in Pakistan cricket today.
