Abrar Ahmad is a Pakistani cricketer. He was born on 11 September 1998. His birth place is Karachi. Moreover, he is a leg-spin bowler. Abrar Ahmad is a product of the Rashid Latif Academy. He played his debut match for the Pakistan team in December 2022. He has represented Comilla Victorians, Islamabad United, Islamia College Peshawar, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators. After passing through the proper procedure he proved his potential.
Abrar Ahmad Statistics:
| Bowling in Each Format | Total Matches | Total Wickets | Best Bowling Figures | 5 Wickets Haul |
| Test Matches | 6 | 38 | 7/114 | 2 |
| First Class Matches | 22 | 121 | 7/114 | 9 |
| List A Matches | 12 | 17 | 3/25 | 0 |
| T20 Matches | 25 | 29 | 3/14 | 0 |
Abrar Ahmad Early Life:
Along with Abrar Ahmed his family consists of eight siblings. There are five brothers and three sisters. His brother Shahzad Khan is a fast bowler. He played for National Bank. In addition, Abrar Ahmad has memorized the whole Quran(Hafiz e Quran).
His elder brother picked his talent in the initial stages of his tapeball career. His family has always been supportive throughout his career.
He is a Pashtun and belongs to the Swati tribe. His family lives in Karachi as they moved from Shinkiari. Shinkari is a small village located on the outskirts of Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Abrar Ahmad Domestic Career:
T20 Career:
He played his debut Twenty20 match for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League 2017.
First Class Career:
In addition, he played his debut first-class match in November 2020. He represented Sindh in this match. He played these matches in the 2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
List A Career:
He was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their Sri Lanka tour in October 2021. He played his debut List A match on 11 November 2021. He represented the Pakistan Shaheens in this match. The match was played against the Sri Lanka A cricket team.
PSL Career:
Abrar Ahmad has played for Islamabad United in the draft for the PSL 2023. In this league, he has worked with Former Pakistan Spinner Saeed Ajmal, the bowling consultant in their team. Saeed Ajmal has pointed out his bowling weakness in the PSL draft that his googly is slower than other deliveries. Saeed worked on his bowling and praised him that he has improved a lot. Now in the PSL 2024 season, he is playing for Quetta Gladiators. He was traded in place of Naseem Shah by Islamabad United.
Abrar Ahmad International Career:
Abrar Ahmad played his debut match for Pakistan in the 2nd Test of the series against England. The series was played in December 2022. He is the first Pakistani bowler with a 5-wicket haul in the first session of his Test debut. He took 7 wickets in his first innings and 4 in his second. He is also the thirteenth Pakistani bowler with a five-wicket haul on his Test debut. After that, he was named to the Pakistan squad for the Test series versus New Zealand. Moreover, he picked 5 wicket haul in the first innings of the first Test.
FAQs:
Who is Abrar Ahmad?
Abrar Ahmad is a Pakistani cricketer. He is spin bowler.
What is the bowling style of Abrar Ahmad?
He is a mystery spinner.
What is the nickname of Abrar Ahmad?
The nickname of Abrar Ahmad is Harry Potter.
What is the height of Abrar Ahmad?
His height is 6 feet.
What is the name of Abrar Ahmad’s team in PSL?
He has represented Islamabad United in 2023 season. He has played for Quetta Gladiators in 2024 season.
Conclusion:
Abrar Ahmad’s inclusion in the team will not only make the bowling side strong but also make the Pakistani team a better side. Mystery spinners are also matchwinners for teams of the world. In addition, Abrar Ahmad’s domestic appearance and performance has made him a better player. We hope he will win more matches for his team.