Sajid Mahmood facts for kids
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Sajid Iqbal Mahmood
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| Born | 21 December 1981 Bolton, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Nickname | Saj, Makkers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 633) | 11 May 2006 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 5 January 2007 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 182) | 4 July 2004 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 22 November 2009 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 15) | 15 June 2006 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 15 November 2009 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2002–2012 | Lancashire (squad no. 19) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010/11 | Western Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Somerset (on loan) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Essex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 30 October 2017
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Sajid Iqbal Mahmood (born 21 December 1981) is a former English cricket player. He played all types of cricket games. Sajid was a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He played for the England national team. He also played for county teams like Lancashire and Essex.
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Early Life and Cricket Start
Sajid Mahmood was born in Bolton, England, on 21 December 1981. His family came from Pakistan in 1958. He grew up with his sister and two brothers. He is also the first cousin of famous boxer Amir Khan.
Sajid started playing club cricket in the Bolton area. He played so well that Lancashire signed him in 2002. He made his first appearance for Lancashire that same year.
Becoming a Strong Player
In 2003, Sajid won the NBC Denis Compton Award. This award is given to young, talented cricketers. In the same year, his fast bowling showed its power. He was chosen to train with the England Cricket Board's National Academy during the winter.
Even though he was new to first-class cricket, Sajid was picked for the England A team. He toured India and Malaysia in 2003–04.
Playing for County Teams
Sajid Mahmood played for Lancashire for many years. In 2009, he had a great game against Worcestershire. He took 6 wickets for 75 runs, ending with 10 wickets in the whole match. This was his first time taking 10 wickets in a first-class game.
In 2010–11, Sajid played for Western Australia. He joined them for their domestic T20 competition. In 2011, he took 10 wickets in a first-class match again, this time against Durham. Sajid said he played better when he focused on his county team.
In 2012, Sajid joined Somerset for a short time. After that season, he left Lancashire. He then joined Essex for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
Playing for England
Sajid Mahmood made his first One Day International (ODI) appearance for England in July 2004. This game was against New Zealand in Bristol.
Test Cricket Debut
In May 2006, Sajid was chosen for the Test team. This happened because other bowlers were injured. He played his first Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's. He took three wickets very quickly in his first Test match. He helped England win this important game.
He later played against Pakistan in 2006. In one match, he scored 34 runs with the bat. He also took 4 wickets for only 22 runs in Pakistan's second innings. This helped England win the series.
The Ashes 2006–07
Sajid was part of England's team for the Ashes series in Australia. He played in the third Test match in Perth. He also played in an ODI match against Australia in February 2007. In that game, he took 2 wickets for 38 runs. He got the important wickets of Brad Hodge and Matthew Hayden.
2007 World Cup
After playing well, Sajid was picked for England's team for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. He played against Canada. Later, against Sri Lanka, he had his best bowling figures in an ODI. He took 4 wickets for 50 runs. He also took 3 wickets for 27 runs against Bangladesh. England won that match, and Sajid was named the best player of the game.
After Playing Cricket
After his cricket career, Sajid Mahmood became involved in other things. In 2016, he was a director for a clothing company.
Sajid has also coached cricket. He coached at Roehampton and Fulham Cricket Club. As of 2018, he became the Head of Cricket at William Perkin Church of England High School.
Images for kids
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Sajid Mahmood in 2007
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Sajid Mahmood training during the 2006–07 Ashes series
