VIRANDEEP'S HERO'S JOURNEY * : MALAYSIA CRICKET HONOURS

VIRANDEEP'S hero's journey continues. Singh became the first cricketer to score 3,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is.

Malaysia's Virandeep Singh - former captain and flamboyant allrounder's goal is to transcend beyond the label of associate cricketer and his speciality is delivering impactful performances.

He recently became the first allrounder to score 3000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20Is. He has the most Player of the Match awards under his belt in the shortest format of the game with 22.

'' The reality is, as an associate cricketer, these records don't carry the same weight in the eyes of the world,'' he lamented.

'' Cricket is Cricket, no matter the level, but the value attached to performances is much lower for us,'' said Singh during an exclusive interview.

The 26-year-old is also the fifth-fastest batter to reach 3,000 T20Is runs, achieving the milestone in just 98 innings.

The wicketkeeper made history by becoming the youngest player to represent his country at the international level, at just 15 years of age. He transitioned from a bowler to a hard-hitting batter.

Still, he remains in the shadows, struggling to gain recognition he deserves.

Although, he didn't love the game at first, India's triumph in the 2011 World Cup ignited his passion for cricket.

He dreamed of representing his own country on the world stage, from that point on.

The World Students Society thanks The Express Tribune.