Pakistan`s rookie batsman Umar Amin is hoping to make a successful debut for his country at the upcoming Asia Cup by playing with a bat which belongs to iconic Indian Sachin Tendulkar.
The bat was gifted to 20-year old Amin by paceman Shoaib Akhtar after doing well in a domestic match last year."I got the bat for scoring a match winning innings in a domestic game and I still have it with me it is a treasured possession for me. I intend to make my debut for Pakistan with that bat," Amin, who plays for Rawalpindi, said.
The youngster has been a prolific scorer in domestic cricket and has also done well for the Pakistan under-19 and A teams. He recently scored a hundred against the England Lions team in the UAE.
Amin said being selected for Pakistan senior team was a dream come true and he was keen to make the most of this opportunity.
"It was a great occasion for me, my family and my friends when we learnt about my selection. But now the real test is to make my presence felt if I get a chance to play in the tournament," he said.
Amin said he was familiar with the Sri Lankan conditions having toured there with Pakistan`s second string side.
Umar, who averages over 42 in first class cricket, was playing a T20 club match in his hometown of Rawalpindi when he heard of his selection in the squad.
"My mother called me up and told me that I have been selected in the Asia Cup Squad."
Amin said he was excited at the prospect of facing top international bowlers particularly spinners.
"It will be a challenge and I want to prove that I am ready for international cricket," he said.
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