Abbas Afridi (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Abbas Afridi |
| Born | 5 April 2001 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | Bowler |
| Relations | Umar Gul (uncle) |
| International information | |
| National side |
|
| T20I debut (cap 111) | 12 January 2024 v New Zealand |
| Last T20I | 1 December 2024 v Zimbabwe |
| T20I shirt no. | 55 |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2021 | Karachi Kings |
| 2022–present | Multan Sultans |
| 2023 | Montreal Tigers |
| 2023–present | Peshawar |
| 2024 | Fortune Barishal |
Source: Cricinfo | |
Muhammad Abbas Afridi (born 5 April 2001) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Multan Sultans and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[1] He made his international debut for Pakistan National Cricket team on 12 January 2024 against New Zealand.
Early life and family
[edit]Abbas Afridi was born on 5 April 2001 in Peshawar.[2]
He is the nephew of former Pakistan international cricketer Umar Gul.[3][4]
Domestic career
[edit]In September 2018, Afridi made his List A debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.[5]
In October 2018, he made his first-class debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[6]
In December 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[7] He remained leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the tournament.[8]
In October 2021, he was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.[9]
Franchise career
[edit]Pakistan Super League
[edit]In February 2021, Afridi joined Karachi Kings for the 2021 PSL.[8] The next month, he made his Twenty20 debut for the team.[10][11]
Afridi was the top wicket taker in the 2023 PSL by taking 23 wickets one more than teammate Ihsanullah, representing Multan Sultans.[12]
Other leagues
[edit]Afridi was selected by the Montreal Tigers in the 2023 Global T20 Canada and was praised for his hat-trick against the Vancouver Knights.[13]
International career
[edit]On 12 January 2024, Abbas Afridi made his T20 International debut against New Zealand and took 3 wickets for 34 runs.[14] In May 2024, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Abbas Afridi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ "Mohammad Abbas Afridi | Pakistan Cricket Team | Official Cricket Profiles | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Shah, Sreshth (3 March 2021). "Babar Azam, Mohammad Nabi and Abbas Afridi make it 13 in 13 for the chasing side". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ H. Khan, Khalid (4 March 2021). "Nabi, Babar on song as Kings thump Zalmi by six wickets". Dawn News. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup at Islamabad, Sep 6 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ "Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Rawalpindi, Oct 3-5 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named". Pakistan Cricket Board. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Abbas Afridi joins Karachi Kings". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Pakistan Shaheens for Sri Lanka tour named". Pakistan Cricket Board. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ "13th Match, Karachi, Mar 3 2021, Pakistan Super League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan Super League 2023 squads: Full PSL player list for all teams | The Cricketer". www.thecricketer.com.
- ^ "Abbas Afridi top wicket taker PSL 2023".
- ^ "Abbas Afridi takes hat-trick in GT20 Canada". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Mitchell, Williamson and Southee lead New Zealand to comprehensive win". 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2024". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
