Junaid siddique

Zunaed Siddique is a left-handed opening batsman who plays for Rajshahi Division in the first-class circuit of Bangladesh. Nicknamed ‘Imrose’ by his team mates, he made his first-class debut in 2003-04 as a 16 year-old and went on to impress the selectors. Zunaed was pitch-forked into the Bangladesh A team at a very young age. He also managed to make it to the 30-member squad for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, but failed to make the cut. However, he was soon chosen for the 2007-08 series against New Zealand in alien conditions, where he made both, his ODI and Test debuts. Zunaed scored only one run in the first innings, but slammed a 70 in the second and was involved in a 160-run stand with Tamim Iqbal. His next six innings though, brought him only 100 odd runs. Zunaed had a good T20I debut though, smashing his way to a 71 in the World Twenty20 against Pakistan.

Published: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 10:41 PM Last updated: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 10:54 PM If someone had told Junaid Siddique five years ago that he would earn fame in a star-studded franchise league, the UAE pace bowler probably would have laughed it off. Five years ago, Junaid’s challenge was to make ends meet as rubbing shoulders with international stars was only a pipe dream. Of course, like millions of young Pakistanis, Junaid had also once dreamt of playing cricket on the big stage. He had the talent too, bowling outswingers at good pace, climbing up the ladder to play district level cricket in Multan. But the financial constraints in his family forced Junaid to leave cricket as he reached the UAE shores to look for a job. “I came to the UAE in 2014, looking for a job to support my family. I was looking for any kind of job. I was ready to work as an office boy or a driver in any company. I was also hoping to get a chance to play cricket here. But I had some visa issues and I could not do anything in the first three, fours years in the UAE and life was very difficult for me,” Junaid told Khaleej Times. Against the backdrop of such obstacles, it’s quite remarkable that Junaid became the third highest wicket-taker (11 wickets) in the Abu Dhabi T10, helping the Northern Warriors become the first team to win the tournament for a second time. Junaid would not have seen such highs at the majestic Zayed Cricket Stadium if a friend had not invited him to play a friendly match at some nondes...

A graceful left-hander with a high backlift, Junaid Siddique plays domestically for Rajshahi Division since 2003-04. A string of strong domestic performances pitch-forked him into the national limelight and he was selected to play for Bangladesh in the inaugural T20 WC in South Africa. Earlier he was in the 30 man initial squad for the 2007 World Cup but didn't make the cut. He made his test debut against New Zealand in Dunedin in 2008 and impressed making a steady 74. His first test hundred too came against England when he weathered a barrage of short pitched stuff from Stuart Broad to make 106 at Chittagong in 2010. He was a part of the Bangladesh side in the 2011 World Cup. Siddique is an apt foil for the attacking Tamim Iqbal at the other end who relishes in playing aggressively. Siddique is known to graft and plays within his own bubble. Though he hasn't found his feet in the ODI format, the Bangladeshi think-tank have high hopes on him and have given him an extended run. The extended run came to an end after he had a poor World Cup in 2011, where his highest score was 37 and he played 6 games. The drop form was also seen in Tests, he was dropped after playing the first Test against West Indies in 2012. It has been almost two years since he played for the National side, with the emergence of Anamul Haque at the top, the chances of a comeback look bleak. Interesting facts: Siddique is a Bangladeshi cricketer of Pakistani descent. Junaid's grandfather and father origina...

A graceful left-hander with a high backlift, Junaid Siddique plays domestically for Rajshahi Division since 2003-04. A string of strong domestic performances pitch-forked him into the national limelight and he was selected to play for Bangladesh in the inaugural T20 WC in South Africa. Earlier he was in the 30 man initial squad for the 2007 World Cup but didn't make the cut. He made his test debut against New Zealand in Dunedin in 2008 and impressed making a steady 74. His first test hundred too came against England when he weathered a barrage of short pitched stuff from Stuart Broad to make 106 at Chittagong in 2010. He was a part of the Bangladesh side in the 2011 World Cup. Siddique is an apt foil for the attacking Tamim Iqbal at the other end who relishes in playing aggressively. Siddique is known to graft and plays within his own bubble. Though he hasn't found his feet in the ODI format, the Bangladeshi think-tank have high hopes on him and have given him an extended run. The extended run came to an end after he had a poor World Cup in 2011, where his highest score was 37 and he played 6 games. The drop form was also seen in Tests, he was dropped after playing the first Test against West Indies in 2012. It has been almost two years since he played for the National side, with the emergence of Anamul Haque at the top, the chances of a comeback look bleak. Interesting facts: Siddique is a Bangladeshi cricketer of Pakistani descent. Junaid's grandfather and father origina...

Published: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 10:41 PM Last updated: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 10:54 PM If someone had told Junaid Siddique five years ago that he would earn fame in a star-studded franchise league, the UAE pace bowler probably would have laughed it off. Five years ago, Junaid’s challenge was to make ends meet as rubbing shoulders with international stars was only a pipe dream. Of course, like millions of young Pakistanis, Junaid had also once dreamt of playing cricket on the big stage. He had the talent too, bowling outswingers at good pace, climbing up the ladder to play district level cricket in Multan. But the financial constraints in his family forced Junaid to leave cricket as he reached the UAE shores to look for a job. “I came to the UAE in 2014, looking for a job to support my family. I was looking for any kind of job. I was ready to work as an office boy or a driver in any company. I was also hoping to get a chance to play cricket here. But I had some visa issues and I could not do anything in the first three, fours years in the UAE and life was very difficult for me,” Junaid told Khaleej Times. Against the backdrop of such obstacles, it’s quite remarkable that Junaid became the third highest wicket-taker (11 wickets) in the Abu Dhabi T10, helping the Northern Warriors become the first team to win the tournament for a second time. Junaid would not have seen such highs at the majestic Zayed Cricket Stadium if a friend had not invited him to play a friendly match at some nondes...

Zunaed Siddique is a left-handed opening batsman who plays for Rajshahi Division in the first-class circuit of Bangladesh. Nicknamed ‘Imrose’ by his team mates, he made his first-class debut in 2003-04 as a 16 year-old and went on to impress the selectors. Zunaed was pitch-forked into the Bangladesh A team at a very young age. He also managed to make it to the 30-member squad for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, but failed to make the cut. However, he was soon chosen for the 2007-08 series against New Zealand in alien conditions, where he made both, his ODI and Test debuts. Zunaed scored only one run in the first innings, but slammed a 70 in the second and was involved in a 160-run stand with Tamim Iqbal. His next six innings though, brought him only 100 odd runs. Zunaed had a good T20I debut though, smashing his way to a 71 in the World Twenty20 against Pakistan.