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I would like to play for England: Saqlain Mushtaq

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Posted online: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 1624 hrs IST

London, January 16:
Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has said he would like to play for England once he qualifies in April.

Saqlain, 31, who took 208 wickets in 49 Tests for Pakistan, has played county cricket for 10 years and possesses a British passport through marriage.

"If they (England) call me, definitely I'll play," Saqlain told BBC London.

"I've been discussing with my family and friends and they've all been saying 'Saqqy, if they give you the chance, definitely go for it'."

Saqlain last played for Pakistan in 2004.

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I would like to play for England: Saqlain Mushtaq Reuters Posted online: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 1624 hrs IST London, January 16: Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has said he would like to play for England once he qualifies in April. Saqlain, 31, who took 208 wickets in 49 Tests for Pakistan, has played county cricket for 10 years and possesses a British passport through marriage. "If they (England) call me, definitely I'll play," Saqlain told BBC London. "I've been discussing with my family and friends and they've all been saying 'Saqqy, if they give you the chance, definitely go for it'." Saqlain last played for Pakistan in 2004.