Here is everything you need to know about Azmatullah Omarzai along with his age, height and wife, the cricket player from Afghanistan who is currently the talk of the town
In their final league encounter of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad, Afghanistan was defeated by South Africa with 244 all out in 50 overs but a steely unbeaten 97 from Azmatullah Omarzai.
Cricketer Azmatullah Omarzai bio, age, height, wife, stats, highest score and bowling speed
The cry of frustration upon realising the Afghan player was three runs short of a well-earned century however, he gained a standing ovation as he left.
Against formidable sides like Pakistan and England in the 2023 Men’s World Cup, the Afghanistan cricket team outperformed expectations with their impressive performance. However, they failed to advance to the quadrennial event’s semi-finals despite their outstanding efforts.
The 23-year-old Azmatullah Omarzai showcased his prowess, steering Afghanistan to a formidable total on the scoreboard. pic.twitter.com/pl2sGdrpha
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 10, 2023
Who is Azmatullah Omarzai?
Afghan cricket player Azmatullah Omarzai was born on March 24, 2000, in the Nurgal District of the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The 24-year-old player who has a height of 177cm started playing cricket at just 14 years old. As per the reports, he is done with his high school education.
A look at Azmatullah Omarzai’s career so far
It is said that Azmatullah Omarzai initially played football, but he never, later, he switched to cricket.
Being started playing cricket when he was just 14 years old, Azmatullah Omarzai debuted for Afghanistan’s cricket squad on the international level in January 2021. Afghanistan is currently fielding a national squad to compete in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
He made his List A debut on August 10, 2017, when he took part in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One-Day Tournament for the Mis Ainak Region. His first-class debut for the Speen Ghar Region came on March 25, 2018, at the 2018 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament.
On October 7, 2018, he debuted in a Twenty20 match for Paktia Panthers in the 2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League.
All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai registered the highest score by an Afghanistan number five batter during the ICC ODI World Cup which was also his career best against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Azmatullah Omarzai* – 97* off 107 balls vs South Africa in 2023
He can touch the 140 kmph mark while bowling and usually bowls in the 130-140 kmph range.
Who are Azmatullah Omarzai’s parents?
Azmatullah Omarzai’s parent’s names are not known as of now.
Who is Azmatullah Omarzai dating?
Azmatullah Omarzai has kept his personal life out of the limelight. We don’t know if he is dating or single but he is believed to be single.
Born: 24 March 2000 (age 23 years), Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Nationality: Afghan
Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium
Batting: Right-handed
Last ODI: 10 November 2023 v South Africa
Dates joined: 21 January 2021 (Afghanistan national cricket team), 2017 (Mis Ainak Knights)
Current teams: Afghanistan national cricket team (All-rounder)
What is Azmatullah Omarzai’s net worth?
Azmatullah Omarzai’s net worth is said to be around $2 million.