Former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif has hinted at stepping into politics in the future, saying he may contest an election on a ticket from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement MQM-Pakistan.
Speaking during a recent media interaction, Latif was asked whether he planned to participate in elections and which political party he might represent.
Responding to the question, the former wicketkeeper-batsman said that if he decides to enter politics, he would consider contesting elections on behalf of MQM-Pakistan.
Latif, however, did not specify a timeline for his potential political move but indicated that such a decision would come later in his career.
When questioned about the possible timing of his political debut, Latif clarified that he would only consider contesting elections after retiring from his professional commitments.
Rashid Latif is widely known for his contributions to Pakistan cricket as a wicketkeeper-batsman and later as a coach. He represented Pakistan in both Test and One Day International (ODI) cricket between 1992 and 1997, playing as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper.
Latif also served as captain of the Pakistan national team in 2003, leading the side in six Test matches and 25 One Day Internationals.
His remarks come amid continued discussion around cricket administration and team selection in Pakistan, with former captain Shahid Afridi recently commenting that surgery is not the team’s but the selection committee’s,” highlighting ongoing debates about the country’s cricket structure.
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