We examine all details about Pakistani cricketer, age 30 Kashif Ali, who will represent his country against West Indies in their upcoming test clash and make his test debut
Debutant right-arm pacer Kashif Ali has been named in Pakistan’s playing XI for the second and final Test of the series against the West Indies, replacing Khurram Shahzad. The match will take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 25 to 29, following Pakistan’s dominant 127-run victory in the series opener. Ali, 24, earns his first Test call-up after impressing in domestic cricket, including a standout five-wicket haul for Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka last November.
Who is Pakistan cricketer Kashif Ali Satti, biography, age, family, wife, current teams, career stats, bowling speed and Instagram
The excitement before the Test debut 🤩
🔊 Hear from pacer Kashif Ali in a heartwarming chat ahead of the game against West Indies#PAKvWI | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/Paa8Lrvwmr
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 24, 2025
Pakistan enters the second Test with a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to a commanding performance in the first match, where the spin trio of Khan, Ali, and Ahmed accounted for all 20 West Indian wickets. Pakistan will be looking to seal the series with a win, while the West Indies will aim to regroup and deliver a stronger performance to level the series. Meanwhile, the batting lineup remains unchanged, with young opener Muhammad Huraira continuing his partnership with skipper Shan Masood at the top.
Who is Kashif Ali?
Age 30 Kashif Ali who was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan is a right arm medium pace bowler and is married and has a child as well but the names of his family members aren’t known.
Fast bowler Kashif Ali’s first class record
Kashif Ali Satti, 30, will be making his test cricket debut for Pakistan and the right-arm paceman has 101 wickets in 31 first-class games at an average of 28.49. He can persistently bowl in the 135-145kmph range.
32 matches
103 wickets
5 five-fers
28.1 average
3.4 economy
Kashif Ali Satti always targets that nagging length. Slightly movement and out, enough to deceive the batter. Proper performer from the domestic cricket. pic.twitter.com/WtOdEvmBQV
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb) January 25, 2025
know all details about Kashif:
Full Name: Kashif Ali Satti
Born: 06 Jun 1994 Rawalpindi
Current age: 30 years 233 day(s)
Major teams: Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Shaheens, Rawalpindi Region, Khan Research Laboratories, Pakistan Air Force, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Northern, Engro Dolphins
Batting style: Right handed
Bowling style: Right Arm Medium Fast
Despite the addition of Ali, Pakistan has opted to retain the spin-heavy attack that was so effective in the first Test. Spinners Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed, who played crucial roles in dismantling the West Indies lineup in the opening match, will again lead the charge with their skillful spin. This strategy reflects Pakistan’s intent to exploit the spin-friendly conditions in Multan, which played a key role in their recent Test series comeback against England.
Huraira impressed with his technique and temperament in the first Test and will be looking to build on his promising start. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s dependable No. 3, will anchor the batting, while vice-captain Saud Shakeel, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha, and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will provide strength in the middle order alongside Kamran Ghulam, who played a solid knock in the series opener.