Cricketer Minhas Khan

MINHAS KHAN, of the Cyprus cricket team (right hand batsman shirt no 54) talks about his passion for the sport and representing the country

How long have you lived in Cyprus and what do

you love about the country? I came to Cyprus in 2017 to study and I then I decided to stay here. Because I am in love with this island, it’s really a beautiful country with beautiful weather, atmosphere, I like the culture here, like the people around, love their tradition of course I live in Ayia napa from the beginning I have met so many international people from different countries around the world. How did you get into cricket? I got into cricket from my childhood in Pakistan. I used to play field hockey along with cricket and when I came to Cyprus I choose cricket and I got in touch with the Cyprus Cricket Association and the rest is history!

When did you decide to become professional?

When I was 18 years old I was following one of my best cricket player, Shahid Afridi, all rounder of Pakistan. He was the best player and my idol and he inspired me to play like him. What do you love about cricket? It makes feel great inside the field, I love the passion for the sport and making friends. I would never get bored playing this game.

What are the plans for the team in the next

year? For next year the Cyprus cricket clubs will represent the Cyprus cricket in ECL (European cricket league) 2022 on 7-11 of March in Spain and also we will be representing Cyprus National team in June 2022.

What achievements are you most proud of?

Achievements 2021: Two times European cricket T10 league champions 2021,1 time 40 overs cup Of CCA 2021,1 time T10 European cricket series Silver medal 2021, 1 time T20 cup silver 2021 and also I made this year the most highest individual score record in T10 ECS 2021 (97 runs not out of 35 balls).