One of Pakistan's leg-spinners who retired last year but surprisingly now wants to make himself available across all three formats, has expressed his readiness to play for Pakistan after their exit from the T20 World Cup 2026. The return of the spinner might come at a time when Pakistan are likely to go through major changes, including a new captain and coach. The 32-year-old Pakistan spinner Usman Qadir retired at an early age at the start of 2024 after failing to establish himself as a regular in the playing XI. The son of legendary Abdul Qadir played for Pakistan in 26 matches, including 25 T20Is, but stepped away from Pakistan's international setup to play domestic cricket in Australia until Abrar Ahmed became the main spin bowler for the men in green in white-ball cricket. Reflection, Revival and Commitment Speaking about his decision, the Usman said: “After a period of deep reflection and a successful stint in Australia, I have decided to officially withdraw my retirement from all formats of international cricket with immediate effect. My time playing in Australia was transformative. Achieving 41 wickets and receiving such a positive response reminded me that my competitive edge is as sharp as ever. It proved to me that I still have a significant contribution to make on the global stage.” He added: “Cricket is more than just a sport for me; it is a family legacy. After discussing this with my family and considering my father’s immense contributions to Pakistan cricket, I feel a profound responsibility to continue. My family’s wishes, combined with my own burning desire to represent my country, have made this decision clear.” Also Read | Watch: Salman Agha Reacts After Reporter Asks, ‘Will You Step Down or Will PCB Remove You?’ The spinner also confirmed his full commitment to the national team: “I am fully committed to the grind and am making myself available for selection across all formats, starting from the basics, to serve Pakistan cricket to the best of my ability. My journey isn’t finished. I am ready to carry forward the spirit of Pakistan cricket once again.” The spinner believes that playing in Australia boosted his confidence and he is well prepared to contribute at the highest level to aid Pakistan's recovery in the T20 World Cup. Dil Dil pakistan 💚 pic.twitter.com/SGNpg5kuja — Usman Qadir (@Qadircricketer) February 28, 2026 Career Stats Overview Usman Qador made his T20I debut in 2020 against Zimbabwe, since then he has played 25 T20Is and an ODI. In his 25 T20Is he has picked up 31 international wickets with a strike rate of 13.9, while he picked up one wicket in the solitary ODI he played. His final match for Pakistan was against Bangladesh at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. With Pakistan needing to find solutions to their recent failures at the T20 World Cup, the return of the spinner to all formats could be crucial to Pakistan's future plans for the spin bowling department.