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| Born | 13 January 1982 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Nickname | Kami | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 172) | 9 November 2002 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 26 August 2010 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 143) | 23 November 2002 v Zimbabwe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 11 April 2017 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 3) | 28 August 2006 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 2 April 2017 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2012 | Lahore Lions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Lahore Eagles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Multan Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Trinbago Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Chittagong Vikings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2022 | Peshawar Zalmi (squad no. 23) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Central Punjab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNricinfo, 5 September 2022
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Kamran Akmal (born 13 January 1982) is a famous Pakistani cricketer. He played for the Pakistan team as a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. He started his international career in November 2002.
Kamran Akmal was part of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. He was a very important player for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He played for them from 2016 until 2022. He scored three centuries and helped his team win the PSL 2017 title. They were also runners-up in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
In February 2023, Kamran Akmal announced he was retiring from all types of cricket. He decided to focus on new roles in cricket, like administration and coaching.
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Early Life and Family
Kamran Akmal was born in Lahore, Pakistan. His father, Mohammad Akmal Siddique, was a senior cricket administrator. Kamran is one of eight children, with a sister and seven brothers.
Two of his younger brothers, Adnan Akmal and Umar Akmal, are also professional cricketers. Adnan is a wicket-keeper batsman, and Umar is a specialist batsman. The famous Pakistani batsman and former captain Babar Azam is also his cousin.
Kamran Akmal went to the Beaconhouse School System. In 2006, he married the daughter of former Test cricketer Mohammad Ilyas. He lives with his wife and children.
International Cricket Career
Kamran Akmal was known as a fast-scoring batsman and a skilled wicket-keeper. He scored six centuries in Test cricket. One of his most important centuries was 109 runs against India in 2005. This helped Pakistan draw the match.
His batting was very strong in early 2006. He scored seven international centuries in just six months. He often batted lower in the order but also opened the innings in shorter cricket games. As an opener, he scored two centuries in a row against England in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Wicket-keeping Skills
Kamran Akmal's wicket-keeping improved a lot over time. In the 2009 T20 World Cup, he set a world record. He made four stumpings in one match against the Netherlands.
However, he sometimes had difficult moments. During a Test match against Australia in 2010, he dropped several catches. This led to him being temporarily replaced by Sarfraz Ahmed. After this, his wicket-keeping generally got better.
Key Moments in International Cricket
- In November 2008, Kamran Akmal hit three sixes in a row in the last over. This helped Pakistan win an ODI against West Indies.
- He was part of the Pakistan team that won the T20 World Cup in 2009.
- In August 2012, he was called back to play for Pakistan in an ODI series against Australia.
- He played in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
- His last matches for the national team were in April 2017, during a tour to the West Indies.
- In February 2023, he officially retired from all forms of cricket.
T20 League Career
Kamran Akmal has played in several T20 cricket leagues around the world.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
He played for the Rajasthan Royals in the first season of the IPL in 2008. He was a wicket-keeper and a top-order batsman. He helped his team win the tournament. He did not play in the 2009 IPL season.
Pakistan Super League (PSL)
Kamran Akmal was a key player for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League.
- In the 2016 season, he scored 151 runs.
- In the 2017 season, he scored 88 runs in one match and a century (100 runs) in another. He was the top run-scorer in the tournament with 353 runs. He won awards for best batsman and best wicket-keeper.
- He has scored three centuries in the PSL, which is the most by any player.
Other Leagues
Kamran Akmal also played for other teams:
- Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
- He was part of the Toronto Nat team in 2018.
- He played for Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League.
- He was signed by Dambulla Hawks in the Lanka Premier League in 2020.
- He is the captain of Kotli Lions in the Kashmir Premier League.
T10 League Career
Kamran Akmal also played in the shorter T10 format of cricket.
- He was picked by the Maratha Arabians team in the first two seasons of the T10 League in the UAE.
- In 2019, he played for Swift Gallopers in the Qatar T10 League.
Domestic Cricket Achievements
In Pakistan's domestic cricket, Kamran Akmal has achieved a lot:
- In the 2016–17 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, he was the highest run-scorer with 1,035 runs.
- In November 2017, he scored 150 runs not out in a T20 match. He hit the most sixes in a domestic T20 match in Pakistan.
- He became the third batsman to score five half-centuries in a row in T20 cricket.
- He set a world record for the highest opening partnership in T20 history with Salman Butt. They scored 209 runs together.
- In April 2018, he was the captain of Federal Areas for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. He scored 105 runs in the first match.
- In October 2020, he became the first wicket-keeper to complete 100 stumpings in Twenty20 cricket.
Cricket Administration and Coaching
After retiring from playing, Kamran Akmal moved into new roles in cricket.
- In January 2023, he became the head of a selection committee. This committee chooses players for domestic age-group teams (U-13, U-16, U-19).
- In February 2023, he also joined Haroon Rasheed's national selection committee.
- Later in February 2023, he stepped down from these selection roles. This was because he had a contract with a TV channel to cover the 2023 PSL. He felt that being a PCB official and a TV analyst at the same time would not be fair.
- In February 2023, he was also appointed as the batting mentor for Peshawar Zalmi. He even served as the head coach for an exhibition match when the regular coach was not available.
Television Appearances
| Year | Show | Channel | Note |
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| 2022-2023 | The Ultimate Muqabla | ARY Digital | Adventure-action reality show |
