Mohammad Shehzad (Punjabi and Urdu: محمد شہزاد; born 5 February 2004), also spelled as Muhammad Shehzad, is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Multan.[2][3]

Mohammad Shehzad
محمد شہزاد
Personal information
Born (2004-02-05) 5 February 2004 (age 20)
Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
Height6 ft (183 cm)[1]
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-fast
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2022Quetta Gladiators
2022Southern Punjab
2022Overseas Warriors
2023-Multan
2024-Multan Sultans
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 3 15 6
Runs scored 233 424 70
Batting average 38.83 32.61 17.50
100s/50s 1/1 0/2 0/0
Top score 100 85 28
Balls bowled 72 72 0
Wickets 2 0
Bowling average 14.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 1/13 0/5
Catches/stumpings 6/– 8/– 3/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 September 2022

Early career

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Born in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Shehzad began to play hard-ball cricket in 2015 and in 2018, at the age of 14, he moved to Lahore, learning cricket in its PakLand Cricket Academy. He then played Under-16 cricket, being named the best batsman in the PCB U-16 Pentangular Tournament 2018-19 while playing for Multan Under-16s. Due to his performances, he later joined the national Under-16 squad, in January 2019 playing against Australia Under-16s in the UAE and in May 2019 against Bangladesh Under-16s. He would then play at Under-19 level after impressing the U19 head coach Ijaz Ahmed.[1]

In January 2022, Shehzad played for the Pakistan national Under-19 team during the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[4]

Domestic career

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In February 2022, Shehzad was selected for Quetta Gladiators as a replacement pick for James Faulkner for the 2022 Pakistan Super League.[5][6]

In March 2022, he made his List A debut for Southern Punjab against Balochistan during the 2021–22 Pakistan Cup.[7]

In September 2022, He made his T20 debut for Southern Punjab against Central Punjab during the 2022–23 National T20 Cup.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Husain, Amir (30 November 2021). "Talent Spotter : Muhammad Shehzad". PakPassion. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Muhammad Shehzad profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Mohammad Shehzad | Pakistan Cricket Team | Official Cricket Profiles | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Muhammad Shehzad, the Pakistan teenage opener who is a destructive pacer". cricxtasy.com. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  5. ^ "PSL 2022: U-19 player Mohammad Shehzad replaces James Faulkner". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Quetta Gladiators replace James Faulkner with youngster Mohammad Shahzad | The Cricketer". www.thecricketer.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Full Scorecard of Southern PNJ vs Balochistan 19th Match 2021/22 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Full Scorecard of Southern PNJ vs Central PNJB 8th match 2022/23 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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