Former Pakistan U16 and U19 captain Aarish Ali Khan, a left-arm spinner from Karachi who has played for Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, spoke to PakPassion in an exclusive interview.

By Mohammad Aizaz (12-07-2024) 

Arish talked to Mohammad Aizaz about his journey, how he idolized Mohammad Nawaz and Rangana Herath in his early days, and how he plans to advance his career. He also revealed his fondness for red-ball cricket and discussed his potential competition with Mehran Mumtaz and others.

The topics discussed in this interview include:

Early Days and Inspiration: He talks about his journey and the people who inspired him to take up cricket.

Youth Cricket and PSL Experience: Reflects on his time playing for Pakistan U19 and his experiences in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi.

Sharing the Dressing Room with Stars: Shares stories about playing alongside top cricketers in the PSL.

Idols and Rivals: Discusses his admiration for Mohammad Nawaz and Rangana Herath and his thoughts on competing with Mehran Mumtaz.

Batting Skills: Reveals whether he is working on his batting skills.

Career Goals: Shared his short-term and long-term goals for his cricket career.

Ideal Left-Arm Spinner: Describes his ideal style and attributes as a left-arm spinner.

"I want to play all 3 formats for Pakistan": Arish Ali Khan