Left Pakistan, became hero for Canada: How cricket found Saad Bin Zafar

Saad Bin Zafar moved from Pakistan to Canada in 2004 for education, with cricket initially just a hobby. After years of inconsistency, he became a key player and leader for Canada, helping regain ODI status and starring in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Balancing studies, jobs, and cricket, he eventually went full-time in 2018.

By TOI SPORTS DESK