Pakistani fast bowler Ihsanullah has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The cricketer, known for his fiery pace, has announced he is quitting cricket because of a strange personal dispute.

 

The 22-year-old pacer, once celebrated as Pakistan’s next big hope, stunned fans when he revealed he is stepping away from the game due to an issue with a teenage friend named Abdullah. 

 

In a recent interview with sports journalist Sanaullah, Ihsanullah broke down while explaining why he is refusing to play.

 

“You once saw a friend with me,  his name was Abdullah. I considered him like a brother. He was a good friend. It’s just because of him that I’m upset. I already told you his name, Abdullah. So, because of him, I’m crying. He’s not coming back to cricket, so that’s why we see that he’s not returning, so he stopped playing. That’s why I’m crying. He was with me in rehab too,” Ihsanullah said.

 

Cricket fans are now urging the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and his PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi to step in and make sure Ihsanullah gets a thorough psychiatric evaluation and proper support before his career slips away.

 

Ihsanullah was a breakout star in the Pakistan Super League, regularly bowling over 150 kph and winning both the Player of the Tournament and Bowler of the Tournament awards with Multan Sultans in 2023. His raw pace made him one of the most exciting fast bowlers in the country, but a serious elbow injury during a home series against New Zealand stalled his rapid rise.

 

In 2025, he joined Peshawar Zalmi but did not play a single match during PSL 10, sparking more questions about his well-being and fitness.