Getting AB’s wicket a dream come true, says teen star Umer Khan

DUBAI: (Media 92 News) It was the 12th over of Lahore Qalandars innings against Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League. Imad Wasim, the Kings captain, handed the ball to 19-year-old Umer Khan to bowl against the most destructive batsman in the world, AB de Villiers.

It was already a dream come true moment for Umer, after all, he was bowling against AB, the man himself. But it was a fairy tale unreeling slowly before his eyes when he got him out.

“It was my dream to bowl against AB de Villiers, I didn’t only bowl but Allah also helped me to claim his wicket which doubled the joy for me, it’s certainly the greatest moment of my life,” Umer told Geo after the game.

Umer is originally from FATA but his family settled in Taxila where his father repairs punctures on tyres.

Despite financial difficulties, Umer’s father did all he could to help his son achieve his dreams.

“I can’t thank my father enough for everything he has done for me,” the young spinner said, hardly able to hide his beaming smile.

Umer played junior level cricket for FATA and also in Taxila, where he was spotted by former Pakistan Test cricketer Nadeem Khan who brought him to UBL for further training.