Root’s advice gives Razaullah fresh fuel after Test breakthrough

He attended Under-19 trials in 2022 but was not selected.

Rather than give up, he returned for another attempt the following year.“In 2023, I was selected for the district team and then got the opportunity to represent the region,” he said.In 2025, he played for Peshawar as a guest player, scoring a century and a fifty.

His performances in first-class cricket then helped him make further progress, including three five-wicket hauls.“First-class cricket gave me a lot of confidence,” Razaullah said. “At the same time, I kept working on my batting alongside my bowling.”He credited his parents, brothers, friends and coaches for supporting him throughout his career.“My parents have always prayed for me.

I am especially thankful to my brothers, friends and coaches who have stood by me throughout my life, encouraged me and never allowed me to lose hope.”Razaullah said he did not want to limit himself to being a fast bowler and was determined to develop into a genuine all-rounder.“I want to keep working hard in both batting and bowling and become a complete all-rounder,” he said.The sudden attention and success,….

I want to remain thankful but continue working hard,” he said.Razaullah said he enjoyed his cricket and regarded every match as a new learning experience.“I try to learn something new from someone every day and improve my game by working on my weaknesses.”Young bowler said the attention that comes with success was welcome, but his priority remained cricket.“Fame has its place, but the main focus should remain on cricket.

My journey has only just begun and I still have a lot to achieve.”He said praise from current and former England players had been particularly encouraging and had motivated him to work harder.“My wish is to use my abilities to the best of my potential while playing for Pakistan and help the national team win as many matches as possible,” he said.“Playing for my country is the greatest honour for….

I will try to make the most of every opportunity I get and keep improving my performances.”Razaullah said his call-up to the England tour came unexpectedly after he had spent almost two months at a training camp before joining the Champions Cup Gold team.After returning home, he received a call from a Pakistan Cricket Board official late one night but missed it because he was asleep.“I think it was around….

I missed the call because I was sleeping,” he said.“When I woke up for Fajr prayer and was about to go to the mosque, I saw the missed calls on my phone.

I was told to reach the National Cricket Academy in Lahore immediately, so I did.”At that stage, he had no idea he was being considered for a Test against England.“I thought perhaps I was being called to discuss preparations for the Asian Games.

When I reached the academy, I was told that I was going to England to play Test cricket.”He said he offered more prayers after receiving the news and began preparing himself for the challenge.Even after arriving in England, he only learned that he would be included in the playing XI a day before the match.

Captain Babar Azam and head coach Mike Hesson informed him, after which he focused entirely on preparing for the Test.Razaullah also reiterated that his passport had been made a year earlier.Taking the wicket of experienced England batsman Root was one of the most memorable moments of his young career, Razaullah said.“I enjoyed that moment a lot.

I will try to enjoy my cricket in the same way in the future.”He finished with four wickets but conceded more runs than he would have liked.“I did give away a few more runs than I should have, and I will try to improve that aspect.

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