Faheem Ashraf facts for kids
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| Born | 16 January 1994 Phool Nagar, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Nickname | Yoyo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowling all-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 230) | 11 May 2018 v Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 14 December 2023 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 213) | 12 June 2017 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 10 September 2023 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 75) | 12 September 2017 v World XI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 14 April 2023 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2013/14–2014/15 | Faisalabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015/16 | National Bank | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016/17–2018/19 | Habib Bank Limited | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2025 | Islamabad United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Northamptonshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20–2022/23 | Central Punjab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Dhaka Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Sussex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022/23 | Hobart Hurricanes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023/24– | Faisalabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Khulna Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Fortune Barishal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 6 September 2024
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Faheem Ashraf is a talented Pakistani cricketer. He plays for the national team and also for the Faisalabad team in first-class cricket. Faheem is known as a bowling all-rounder, meaning he is good at both bowling and batting.
He was born on January 16, 1994. In 2018, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave him a special contract. This showed how important he was to Pakistani cricket. Faheem is also the first Pakistani player to get a hat-trick in a T20 match! Fans even gave him the cool nickname "Rana Faheem Stokes."
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Faheem's Early Life and Cricket Start
Faheem Ashraf was born in Phool Nagar, a town in Kasur, Punjab. His family belongs to the Muslim Rajput community. His father, Rana Muhammad Ashraf, is a well-known lawyer.
Faheem has two sisters and six brothers. He started his cricket journey early. In 2010, he played in the Under-19 competition for the Faisalabad area.
He then played for the Faisalabad Under-19 team. By 2013, he was playing at a higher level for Kasur. Soon after, he joined the Faisalabad team for the 2013-14 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. This was a big step in his career.
Playing for Local Teams
Faheem showed his skills right away. In his very first first-class match in 2013–14, he scored a century (100 runs). This is a fantastic achievement for any cricketer.
He was also great at taking wickets. In the 2016–17 Departmental One Day Cup, he took 19 wickets. This made him the top wicket-taker in that tournament. He continued his strong performance in the 2017 Pakistan Cup. Playing for Punjab, he got eight wickets in just four matches.
In September 2019, Faheem joined the Central Punjab squad. He played for them in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.
Playing for Pakistan
Faheem Ashraf started his international journey in 2017.
His First International Matches
In March 2017, he was picked for Pakistan's One Day International (ODI) team. This was for a series against the West Indies. Even though he didn't play in that series, it was a sign of things to come.
A month later, he was chosen for Pakistan's ODI squad for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. In a warm-up match against Bangladesh, Faheem scored 64 runs. This helped Pakistan win a close game.
He made his official ODI debut on June 12, 2017. This was against Sri Lanka during the Champions Trophy. In that match, he took his first ODI wicket, dismissing Dinesh Chandimal.
Faheem's Twenty20 International (T20I) debut came on September 12, 2017. He played for Pakistan against a World XI team in the 2017 Independence Cup.
Making History with a Hat-trick
On October 27, 2017, Faheem made history! He took a hat-trick in a T20I match. This happened against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. A hat-trick means taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
He was the first bowler from Pakistan to achieve a T20I hat-trick. This amazing performance helped his team win the series.
Test Cricket and Other Highlights
In April 2018, Faheem was selected for Pakistan's Test team. He went on tours to Ireland and England. He made his Test debut against Ireland on May 11, 2018.
In July 2018, he took five wickets in an ODI match against Zimbabwe. This is called a "five-wicket haul" and is a big achievement for a bowler. The PCB recognized his talent by naming him the "Emerging Player of the Year."
Faheem was also part of Pakistan's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Later, in January 2021, he scored 64 runs with the bat in a Test match against South Africa.
Playing in T20 Leagues
Faheem Ashraf has played for many different T20 teams around the world. These leagues are very exciting and popular.
Pakistan Super League (PSL)
In November 2017, Faheem was chosen by Islamabad United for the 2018 Pakistan Super League players draft. He played a huge role in helping Islamabad United win the 2018 season.
He took 18 wickets in the tournament. He also scored important runs when his team needed them most. Faheem was the top wicket-taker of the tournament. He won the "best bowler of the season" award.
He continued to play for Islamabad United in the 2022 Pakistan Super League season.
Other Leagues Around the World
Faheem has also played in other T20 leagues:
- In September 2018, he joined Paktia's team in the 2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League.
- In July 2022, he was signed by the Galle Gladiators for the 2022 Lanka Premier League.
- In August 2022, he joined the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2022–23 Big Bash League season in Australia.
- Faheem Ashraf was even chosen to be the captain for Pakistan in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 tournament.
See also
- List of Twenty20 International cricket hat-tricks
