You guys hopefully still remember a guy named Azhar Mahmood right? Yes, I am talking about the one played for Pakistan and started his test career off with a bang by scoring a century on debut against South Africa. However his international career didn't go off as one would've wanted for a player of his calibre. It has now been four years since he last played for Pakistan, A half-chance of a comeback came his way last year, when he captained Kent, ironically against the touring Pakistanis. Waqar, the Pakistan coach, was impressed with Mahmood's fitness and hinted at a recall to the one-day side. But nothing came of it. Now a county pro, he still rues the missed chances and mismanagement of his international career. He still however is hopeful that he will play for Pakistan again one day.
"I'm always available for Pakistan. I haven't retired yet," he says with a chuckle. "On March 17 I qualified for England as well. But there's nothing like playing for your home country.
"A lot of people have been asking me if I want to play for England. It's like a bubble in the air, if the opportunity comes up I will take it.
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