Shadab Khan is a Pakistani cricketer born on October 4, 1998, in Mianwali, Northwest Punjab. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg break bowler. Khan made his international cricket debut in April 2017 against West Indies. He is known for his impressive performances, including being the youngest T20I captain for Pakistan and having the most T20I wickets since his international debut. Khan has also faced controversies, including a verbal clash with Sarfraz Ahmed. He is married to Malaika Saqlain, the daughter of former Pakistani captain Saqlain Mushtaq.
SHADAB KHAN BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Shadab Khan |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mianwali (Northwest Punjab), Pakistan |
| BORN | 4 October 1998 (Sunday) |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 8 in (178 cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Hazel Brown |
| JERSEY NO. | 29 (ICC), 7(PSL) |
| BATTING STYLE | Right-Handed |
| BOWLING STYLE | Right-arm Leg Break |
| ROLE | Allrounder |
| BROTHER | Mehtab Khan |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Libra |
| HOBBIES | Sleeping, watching Pakistani drama serials |
| SHADAB KHAN’S INSTAGRAM | @shadab0800 |
| SHADAB KHAN’S FACEBOOK | @shadabkhan.cricketer |
| SHADAB KHAN’S TWITTER | @76Shadabkhan |
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DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET OF SHADAB KHAN
- Test – April 30 – May 04, 2017 vs West Indies at Bridgetown
- ODI – April 07, 2017 vs West Indies at Providence
- T20I – March 26 2017 vs West Indies at Bridgetown
CRICKET & MORE OF SHADAB KHAN
- Domestic/IPL Franchise – Pakistan Under-19, Pakistan A, Rawalpindi Rams, K-Electric, Islamabad United, Brisbane Heat, Trinbago Knight Riders, Khulna Tigers, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Northern 2nd XI, Dhaka Platoon, Rawalpindi Edmonton Royals, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Pakistan Cricket Board Green, Manchester Originals, Bagh Stallions
- Nature on the field – Funny
- Like to play against – India
RECORDS OF SHADAB KHAN
Shadab Khan is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. Some of his achievements include:
- 2nd most T20I wickets in a calendar year behind Andrew Tye.
- Youngest T20I captain for Pakistan (22 years and 75 days)
- Most economical spell on debut in T20I in a complete spell (4 overs-7 runs-3 wickets)
- Most T20I wickets since his international
- Most T20I Man of the Match awards for Pakistan from 2017 to 2020
CONTROVERSIES OF SHADAB KHAN
Shadab Khan is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years.
- Verbal clash with Sarfraz Ahmed during the 3rd ODI against England when he came in the path of Sarfraz while taking a catch. Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara expressed his views by saying that “Sarfaraz Ahmed had no interest in going for that catch, yet Shadab Khan.
GIRLFRIENDS AND MORE OF SHADAB KHAN
- On 23 January 2023, Shadab married Pakistani cricket coach and former international player Saqlain Mushtaq’s daughter Malaika Saqlain in private nikah ceremony.
- Instagram Account:- @sanasaqlain
FAVOURITES OF SHADAB KHAN
| Batter | Steven Smith |
| Bowler | Shane Warne and Jose Hazlewood |
| Sport | Football |
| Cricket Ground | Kensington Oval (Barbados) |
| Football Club | Real Madrid |
| City | Karachi |
| Travelling destination | New Zealand |
| Food | Achaar Gosht |
| Singer | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Song | Dillagi |
| Film | Lollywood- Bol |
| Favourite Shot | Lofted Drive |
| Favourite Ball | Googly |
| Favourite Inning | Against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi in 2017 |
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SALARY OF SHADAB KHAN
- Net Worth (Approx) – $5 Million
PHOTO GALLERY OF SHADAB KHAN
FAQs about Shadab Khan
An all-rounder, Khan is Pakistan’s most successful T20I bowler.
Shadab is also regarded as one of the best fielders in Pakistan
Saqlain Mushtaq