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Muhammad Abbas Afridi (born 5 April 2001) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Multan Sultans and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He made his international debut for Pakistan National Cricket team on 12 January 2024 against New Zealand.

Early life and family

Abbas Afridi was born on 5 April 2001 in Peshawar.

He is the nephew of former Pakistan international cricketer Umar Gul.

Domestic career

In September 2018, Afridi made his List A debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.

In October 2018, he made his first-class debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

In December 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He remained leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the tournament.

In October 2021, he was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.

Franchise career

Pakistan Super League

In February 2021, Afridi joined Karachi Kings for the 2021 PSL. The next month, he made his Twenty20 debut for the team.

Afridi was the top wicket taker in the 2023 PSL by taking 23 wickets one more than teammate Ihsanullah, representing Multan Sultans.

Other leagues

Afridi was selected by the Montreal Tigers in the 2023 Global T20 Canada and was praised for his hat-trick against the Vancouver Knights.

International career

On 12 January 2024, Abbas Afridi made his T20 International debut against New Zealand and took 3 wickets for 34 runs. In May 2024, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

References

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2. "Mohammad Abbas Afridi | Pakistan Cricket Team | Official Cricket Profiles | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
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4. 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.
5. "Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup at Islamabad, Sep 6 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
6. "Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Rawalpindi, Oct 3-5 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
7. "Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named". Pakistan Cricket Board. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
8. ^ "Abbas Afridi joins Karachi Kings". www.thenews.com.pk.
9. "Pakistan Shaheens for Sri Lanka tour named". Pakistan Cricket Board. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
10. "13th Match, Karachi, Mar 3 2021, Pakistan Super League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
11. "Pakistan Super League 2023 squads: Full PSL player list for all teams | The Cricketer". www.thecricketer.com.
12. "Abbas Afridi top wicket taker PSL 2023".
13. "Abbas Afridi takes hat-trick in GT20 Canada". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
14. "Mitchell, Williamson and Southee lead New Zealand to comprehensive win". 12 January 2024.
15. "Pakistan Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2024". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 11 June 2024.

External links

• Abbas Afridi at ESPNcricinfo

v t e Pakistan squad – 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
5 Amir 7 Shadab 9 Imad 10 Shaheen 16 Rizwan (wk) 39 Fakhar 55 Abbas 56 Babar (c) 63 Ayub 71 Naseem 77 Azam (wk) 78 Usman (wk) 95 Iftikhar 97 Rauf Coach: Gary Kirsten
Abrar Ahmed as reserve player for the team.

• 2001 births
• Living people
• Pashtun cricketers
• Afridi people
• Pakistani cricketers
• Habib Bank Limited cricketers
• Karachi Kings cricketers
• Multan Sultans cricketers
• Cricketers from Peshawar