TIL Desk Sports/ Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, who served a five-year ban for his involvement in 2010 spot-fixing scandal, believes he has knocked the door very hard for his return to international cricket by scoring twin centuries in Quaid-e-Azam trophy final on Thursday. “I have knocked the door (of international cricket) very hard and hope this will pave my way for return to (the) Pakistan team,”.
The 32-year-old, who was playing in his first major first-class tournament since his spot-fixing ban ended in September last year, struck 125 and 105 not out in the two innings of the match to help Water and Development Authority (WAPDA) settle with a draw against Habib Bank on the fifth day of the final of Quaid-e-Azam trophy.
However, WAPDA went on to win the match on the basis of a first-innings lead of 42, thus lifting their maiden title in the tournament’s 62-year history. Expressing his desire to be a part of every squad, Butt said he is trying to keep himself fit and perform to the best of his abilities in order to attract national selectors’ attention. “I want to keep myself fit and keep my form alive. I am trying my best with the best of my intention. I have a wish and always want to be in every squad. I have the capacity but that is something the selectors have to tell and decide,” he said.
