Shadab Khan facts for kids
Khan in 2017
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| Born | 4 October 1998 Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Nickname | Shaddy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm leg spin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Saqlain Mushtaq (father-in-law) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 227) | 30 April 2017 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 5 August 2020 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 211) | 7 April 2017 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 11 November 2023 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 73) | 26 March 2017 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 16 June 2024 v Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016/17–2017/18 | Rawalpindi Rams | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–present | Islamabad United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Trinbago Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017/18 | Sui Gas Ltd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017/18 | Brisbane Heat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20–2021/22 | Northern | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Dhaka Platoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021/22 | Sydney Sixers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Yorkshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022/23 | Hobart Hurricanes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Sussex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Birmingham Phoenix | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | San Francisco Unicorns | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Colombo Strikers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 January 2024
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Shadab Khan is a famous Pakistani international cricket player. He was born on October 4, 1998. He is known as an all-rounder, which means he is great at both batting and bowling.
Shadab is the captain of Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Under his leadership, the team won the PSL in 2024. This was their third win, setting a new record! Many people think he is one of the best fielders in Pakistan. He is also Pakistan's most successful bowler in Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.
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About Shadab Khan
Early Life
Shadab Khan was born in 1998 in Mianwali, a city in Punjab, Pakistan. He grew up loving cricket and worked hard to become a professional player.
Family Life
On January 23, 2023, Shadab Khan got married. His wife, Malaika Saqlain, is the daughter of Saqlain Mushtaq. Saqlain Mushtaq is a well-known Pakistani cricket coach and former international player.
Shadab Khan's Cricket Journey
Starting His Career
Shadab Khan began his Twenty20 (T20) cricket journey on August 26, 2016. He played for the Rawalpindi team in the 2016–17 National T20 Cup. His skills quickly caught attention.
International Debut
Shadab made his international debut in 2017.
- He played his first Twenty20 International (T20I) match for Pakistan on March 26, 2017, against the West Indies.
- He set a record in that match for being the most economical bowler on T20I debut. This means he gave away very few runs!
- Soon after, on April 7, 2017, he played his first One Day International (ODI) match, also against the West Indies.
- His Test cricket debut for Pakistan was on April 30, 2017, again facing the West Indies.
Big Wins and Achievements
Shadab has been part of some major wins for Pakistan.
- He was a key player in the Pakistan team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. This was a huge victory for his country!
- In September 2017, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recognized his talent. They named him the Emerging Player of the Year.
Important Matches and Records
Shadab has shown his all-round skills many times.
- On October 16, 2017, he scored his first half-century (50 runs) in an ODI match against Sri Lanka. He also took three important wickets in that game. Pakistan won, and Shadab was named the "man of the match" for his excellent performance.
- In June 2019, he was chosen for Pakistan's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
- During the World Cup, on June 23, 2019, he took his 50th wicket in ODI matches. This was a big milestone for him.
- On August 28, 2020, he reached another milestone. He took his 50th wicket in T20I matches against England.
- A very special moment came on March 27, 2023. Shadab took his 100th T20I wicket against Afghanistan. He became the first male cricketer from Pakistan to achieve 100 wickets in T20Is!
Playing Around the World
Shadab Khan has played for many different teams in cricket leagues worldwide.
- After his great performance in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, he joined the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League.
- He also played for the Brisbane Heat in Australia's Big Bash League.
- In December 2021, he became the captain of Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.
- He has also played for teams like Guyana Amazon Warriors, Dhaka Platoon, Sydney Sixers, Yorkshire, Hobart Hurricanes, Sussex, Birmingham Phoenix, San Francisco Unicorns, and Colombo Strikers.
Recent Career
- In September 2021, Shadab was named the vice-captain of Pakistan's team for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
- In May 2024, he was again selected for Pakistan’s team for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.
