Playing at Lord's has always felt special, says http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yasir-Arafat-c98241 - Cricket News Update
Pakistani Test cricketer and Surrey’s all-rounder, Yasir Arafat, has said that it is always a special feeling to play at Lord's and shared that he is very excited that his team has won the Clydesdale Bank Pro 40 tournament.
Arafat, who got married on September 18, 2011, came through the ranks of junior cricket in Pakistan. He represented his country in Under-16 and Under-19 World Cups and has been a tremendous performer in the domestic cricket of Pakistan and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 as well.
The all-rounder made his International debut in 2000 and a lot was expected from the young cricketer at that time. However, he failed to make a big impression, fortunately, he is still young and can play for some years to come.
Arafat revealed that he was playing at Lord's for the fourth time during the final of the County cricket tournament, and just like any other cricketer of the world, the all-rounder feels honoured to have played at the home of cricket.
He said, "Despite this being my fourth appearance at Lords in County cricket, it’s always a special occasion to play at the Home of Cricket. It’s always a great experience to play at Lords and I always get http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-George-Dylan-Willis-c85805 bumps when I walk out onto the field."
Arafat has been a great performer in county cricket and has represented a number of teams over the years. He played a vital role in Surrey’s success in the current season.
Some of the Pakistani greats like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Surrey-c851 in County cricket.
Arafat expressed that he faced some injury issues during the season but he kept on fighting with the pain.
“I’ve had a problem with my elbow for part of the season. It’s been very painful at times and I will have surgery on the injury very soon, before I return to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. However on days like today you forget about the pain, you just concentrate on making sure
that you give your all and that your efforts help the team win,” Arafat revealed.
Tags: