Here is all you need to know about Haseebullah Khan as the Pakistani cricketer replaces Azam Khan along with his age, career and biography
The national selection committee recently announced that Haseebullah will take Azam Khan’s spot, who was sidelined following in his right calf muscle, in the ongoing Twenty20 International Series between Pakistan and New Zealand.
The 21-year-old is set to join Pakistan after the third Twenty20 International this night. Meanwhile, the remaining two Twenty20 Internationals, which are scheduled to take place in Lahore on Thursday and Saturday, respectively, will have him available for selection.
Who is Pakistani cricketer Haseebullah Khan, biography, age and career stats
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The youngster will need to make an impact on the international scene for his nation, especially considering the series against New Zealand presents a serious challenge. Amid all this, let us have a look at who Haseebullah Khan is.
Who is Haseebullah Khan?
Haseebullah Khan is a Pakistani cricket player who was born on March 20, 2003. The 21 year old has been selected in the T20I against New Zealand. The rising cricketer has impressed eveyone with his performance in domestic and Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is a left handed batsman and a wicketkeeper.
A Look at Haseebullah Khann’s career
One of the most talented wicketkeeper-batsmen in the nation, he has received a lot of praise. The 27-year-old made a reputation for himself during the PSL 2024 season while playing for Peshawar Zalmi.
With an impressive average of 38.00 and a striking percentage of 143.69, he has bagged 342 runs in 11 games for him during the campaign, showcasing his batting power.
His choice demonstrates Pakistan’s commitment to fostering emerging talent and providing them with chances to compete internationally. His achievements in domestic cricket combined with his recent form make him a strong contender to succeed Azam Khan and it is to be seen how much he utilises this opportunity.
Although he’s has not been very impressive in T20 Internationals, having only played one match, but he’s had an outstanding season in First-Class cricket. He has amassed 923 runs at an average of 38.45, including four hundreds and three half-centuries, demonstrating both consistency and quality.
With a record of 1751 runs at an average of 48.63, seven hundreds, and six half-centuries in List A cricket, Khan’s record is even more impressive. Additionally, in T20 cricket, he has scored 481 runs at an average of 20.91, with three half-centuries. Haseebullah’s numbers show that he can play a variety of game styles with versatility.