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{{Short description|English cricket player/coach (born 1985)}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Ajmal Shahzad
| name = Ajmal Shahzad
| image =
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| country = England
| country = England
| fullname = Ajmal Shahzad
| fullname =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|07|27|df=y}}
| nickname = Ajy, Roadman, Rudeboy, AJ
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| birth_place = [[Huddersfield, West Yorkshire]], England
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|07|27|df=y}}
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| heightft = 6
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| birth_place = [[Huddersfield]], West Yorkshire, England
| heightft = 6
| heightinch = 0
| heightinch = 0
| batting = Right-handed
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]]
| bowling = Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]]
| role = [[Bowler (cricket)|Bowler]]
| role = [[Bowler (cricket)|Bowler]]
| club1 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| club1 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| year1 = 2004–2012
| year1 = 2004–2012
| clubnumber1 = 4
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| club2 = → [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] (on loan)
| clubnumber1 = 4
| year2 = 2012
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| club2 = → [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]] <small>(on loan)</small>
| year2 = 2012
| club3 = [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]]
| club3 = [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]]
| year3 = 2013–2014
| year3 = 2013–2014
| clubnumber3 = 1
| club4 = [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]]
| clubnumber3 = 1
| club4 = [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]]
| year4 = 2015–2017
| year4 = 2015–2017
| clubnumber4 = 4
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| club5 = [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]]
| clubnumber4 = 4
| club5 = [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]]
| year5 = 2017
| year5 = 2017
| international = true
| international = true
| onetest = true
| onetest = true
| testdebutdate = 4 June
| testdebutdate = 4 June
| testdebutyear = 2010
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testdebutyear = 2010
| testcap = 650
| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh
| testcap = 650
| odidebutdate = 5 March
| odidebutdate = 5 March
| odidebutyear = 2010
| odidebutagainst = Bangladesh
| odidebutyear = 2010
| odicap = 216
| odidebutagainst = Bangladesh
| odicap = 216
| lastodidate = 27 February
| lastodidate = 27 February
| lastodiyear = 2011
| lastodiyear = 2011
| lastodiagainst = India
| lastodiagainst = India
| odishirt = 13
| odishirt = 13
| columns = 4
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 1
| matches1 = 1
| runs1 = 5
| runs1 = 5
| bat avg1 = 5.00
| bat avg1 = 5.00
| 100s/50s1 = 0/0
| 100s/50s1 = 0/0
| top score1 = 5
| top score1 = 5
| deliveries1 = 102
| deliveries1 = 102
| wickets1 = 4
| wickets1 = 4
| bowl avg1 = 15.75
| bowl avg1 = 15.75
| fivefor1 = 0
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/45
| best bowling1 = 3/45
| catches/stumpings1 = 2/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
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| catches/stumpings1 = 2/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 11
| matches2 = 11
| runs2 = 39
| runs2 = 39
| bat avg2 = 6.50
| bat avg2 = 6.50
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 9
| top score2 = 9
| deliveries2 = 588
| deliveries2 = 588
| wickets2 = 17
| wickets2 = 17
| bowl avg2 = 28.82
| bowl avg2 = 28.82
| fivefor2 = 0
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = n/a
| best bowling2 = 3/41
| best bowling2 = 3/41
| catches/stumpings2 = 4/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
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| catches/stumpings2 = 4/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 97
| matches3 = 97
| runs3 = 2,237
| runs3 = 2,237
| bat avg3 = 23.06
| bat avg3 = 23.06
| 100s/50s3 = 0/6
| 100s/50s3 = 0/6
| top score3 = 88
| top score3 = 88
| deliveries3 = 15,073
| deliveries3 = 15,073
| wickets3 = 249
| wickets3 = 249
| bowl avg3 = 34.97
| bowl avg3 = 34.97
| fivefor3 = 4
| fivefor3 = 4
| tenfor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 5/46
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| catches/stumpings3 = 16/–
| best bowling3 = 5/46
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| catches/stumpings3 = 16/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 87
| matches4 = 87
| runs4 = 548
| runs4 = 548
| bat avg4 = 14.05
| bat avg4 = 14.05
| 100s/50s4 = 0/1
| 100s/50s4 = 0/1
| top score4 = 59*
| top score4 = 59*
| deliveries4 = 3,886
| deliveries4 = 3,886
| wickets4 = 120
| wickets4 = 120
| bowl avg4 = 29.69
| bowl avg4 = 29.69
| fivefor4 = 1
| fivefor4 = 1
| tenfor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = n/a
| best bowling4 = 5/51
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| catches/stumpings4 = 20/–
| best bowling4 = 5/51
| date = 16 September
| catches/stumpings4 = 20/–
| date = 16 September
| year = 2017
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| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html ESPNcricinfo
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| year = 2017
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| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html ESPNcricinfo
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'''Ajmal Shahzad''' (born 27 July 1985) is an English [[cricket]] coach and retired [[cricketer]].
'''Ajmal Shahzad''' (born 27 July 1985) is an English [[cricket]] coach and retired cricketer. He was a member of the England team that won the [[2010 ICC World Twenty20]].


As a right-arm [[fast bowler]], he played [[first class cricket]] for five counties [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]], [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]], [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]], [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] and [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] between 2004 and 2017.
As a right-arm [[fast bowler]], he played [[first class cricket]] for five counties [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]], [[Lancashire County Cricket Club|Lancashire]], [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]], [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]] and [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]] between 2004 and 2017.


Shahzad made his international debut for [[England national cricket team|England]] in a [[Twenty20 International]] in February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html |title=Player Profile: Ajmal Shahzad |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |accessdate=23 February 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100129024901/http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html| archivedate= 29 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> He went on to play 3 Twenty20 internationals, 11 [[One Day International]]s and one [[Test cricket|Test match]] ([[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2010|against Bangladesh in 2010]]) for his country.
Shahzad made his international debut for [[England national cricket team|England]] in a [[Twenty20 International]] in February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html |title=Player Profile: Ajmal Shahzad |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 February 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100129024901/http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/21431.html| archive-date= 29 January 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> He went on to play 3 Twenty20 internationals, 11 [[One Day International]]s and one [[Test cricket|Test match]] ([[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2010|against Bangladesh in 2010]]) for his country.

Following his playing career, Shahzad initially became an assistant coach at [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]'s youth team.{{cnl|date=February 2019}}. He succeeded [[Steven Kirby|Steve Kirby]] as the club's Head Coach in February 2019.{{cnl|date=March 2019}}


==Family and education==
==Family and education==
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Ajmal Shahzad grew up in [[Bradford]], where he attended [[Bradford Grammar School]] and [[Woodhouse Grove School]]; he lived close to fellow cricketer [[Adil Rashid]]. Shahzad studied four months of pharmacy at [[Bradford University]] before transferring to [[Leeds Metropolitan University]] to study sports science to enhance his cricket career.<ref name="Tele">{{cite news |last1=Berry |first1=Scyld |title=England's Ajmal Shahzad is on the fast track to an Ashes spot |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/7896505/Englands-Ajmal-Shahzad-is-on-the-fast-track-to-an-Ashes-spot.html |date=17 July 2010}}</ref>

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Shahzad's father is an [[accountant]] by profession, who played [[club cricket]] for [[Idle, West Yorkshire]].{{cn|date=February 2019}} Ajmal Shahzad grew up in [[Bradford]], where he attended [[Bradford Grammar School]] and [[Woodhouse Grove School]]; he lived close to fellow cricketer [[Adil Rashid]]. Sharzad studied four months of pharmacy at [[Bradford University]] before transferring to [[Leeds Metropolitan University]] to study sports science to enhance his cricket career.<ref name="Tele">{{cite news |last1=Berry |first1=Scyld |title=England's Ajmal Shahzad is on the fast track to an Ashes spot |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/7896505/Englands-Ajmal-Shahzad-is-on-the-fast-track-to-an-Ashes-spot.html |date=17 July 2010}}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
In 2004, he became the first Yorkshire-born player of Asian extraction to play for [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.thisisyork.co.uk/2005/9/3/332692.html |title=Shahzam, it's Ajmal |work=thisisyork.co.uk |date=3 September 2005 |accessdate=3 September 2007| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070928013018/http://archive.thisisyork.co.uk/2005/9/3/332692.html| archivedate= 28 September 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ecomallbiz.com/easy1/listings/view.nhtml?profile=listings&UID=565 |title=Ajmal Shahzad plays for Yorkshire |publisher=World Cricket Centre |last=Whitaker |first=Neil |accessdate=17 August 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927031058/http://ecomallbiz.com/easy1/listings/view.nhtml?profile=listings&UID=565 |archivedate=27 September 2007 |deadurl=no |df=dmy }}</ref>
In 2004, he became the first Yorkshire-born player of Asian extraction to play for [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.thisisyork.co.uk/2005/9/3/332692.html |title=Shahzam, it's Ajmal |work=thisisyork.co.uk |date=3 September 2005 |access-date=3 September 2007| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070928013018/http://archive.thisisyork.co.uk/2005/9/3/332692.html| archive-date= 28 September 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ecomallbiz.com/easy1/listings/view.nhtml?profile=listings&UID=565 |title=Ajmal Shahzad plays for Yorkshire |publisher=World Cricket Centre |last=Whitaker |first=Neil |access-date=17 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927031058/http://ecomallbiz.com/easy1/listings/view.nhtml?profile=listings&UID=565 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=live}}</ref>


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In 2009, Shahzad took 40 wickets and scored 445 runs in the [[lower middle order]]. His performances gained him a call up to the England performance squad on a tour of South Africa.
In his only first-class appearance in 2006, he failed to take a wicket, and scored just two runs. He enjoyed more success in the shorter formats of the game, claiming five wickets and 18&nbsp;runs in four [[List A cricket|List A]] matches for his native county, and in his sole [[Twenty20]] appearance, he took 2 wickets.


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In the 2011 County Championship he managed 25&nbsp;wickets at a [[bowling average]] of 41.00.<ref name=reprimand>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2012/content/current/story/559385.html |title='I'm no cheat'&nbsp;– Shahzad |first=David |last=Hopps |date=31 March 2012 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> In September, Shahzad was reprimanded for scuffing the pitch during the penultimate Championship match against [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] and fined £750.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/15037322 |title=Yorkshire's Ajmal Shahzad hit with fine |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 September 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> Shahzad regretted the incident, explaining "It's not the way I want to play my game. I don't want to be seen as a cheat, or a pitch-damager.&nbsp;... It's one mistake I've made in an eight- or nine-year career so far. It's out of the blue for me, and I definitely would never do anything like it again. It was just a random, stupid act."<ref name=reprimand/>
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In 2009, Shahzad took 40 wickets and scored 445 runs in the [[lower middle order]]. His performances gained him a call up to the England performance squad on a tour of South Africa, where he impressed coach [[Andy Flower]].{{cn|date=February 2019}}


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In April 2012 Yorkshire's new head coach, [[Jason Gillespie]], praised Shahzad's efforts, saying "Ajmal has got himself in as good a condition as he's ever been in his first-class career. He's worked incredibly hard, and I think he's a fantastic bowler, a very exciting bowler." However, on 1 May 2012, it was announced that Shahzad was to leave Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/563390.html |title=Yorkshire drop Shahzad bombshell |first=David |last=Hopps |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=1 May 2012 |access-date=1 May 2012}}</ref> and a week later he joined Lancashire on loan for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/564111.html |title=Shahzad to join Lancashire |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |last=Dobell |first=George |date=8 May 2012 |access-date=8 May 2012}}</ref>
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In the 2011 County Championship he managed 25&nbsp;wickets at a [[bowling average]] of 41.00.<ref name=reprimand>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2012/content/current/story/559385.html |title='I'm no cheat'&nbsp;– Shahzad |first=David |last=Hopps |date=31 March 2012 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> In September, Shahzad was reprimanded for scuffing the pitch during the penultimate Championship match against [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] and fined £750. The club was relegated from the First Division in the final match of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/15037322 |title=Yorkshire's Ajmal Shahzad hit with fine |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 September 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> Shahzad regretted the incident, explaining "It's not the way I want to play my game. I don't want to be seen as a cheat, or a pitch-damager.&nbsp;... It's one mistake I've made in an eight- or nine-year career so far. It's out of the blue for me, and I definitely would never do anything like it again. It was just a random, stupid act."<ref name=reprimand/>


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On 10 October 2012, having been told he was free to leave Yorkshire, Shahzad signed a three-year contract to join [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19892482 |title=Ajmal Shahzad joins Nottinghamshire from Yorkshire |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 October 2012 |access-date=10 October 2012 }}</ref>
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In April 2012 Yorkshire's new bowling coach, [[Jason Gillespie]], praised Shahzad's efforts, saying "Ajmal has got himself in as good a condition as he's ever been in his first-class career. He's worked incredibly hard, and I think he's a fantastic bowler, a very exciting bowler." However, on 1 May 2012, it was announced that Shahzad was to leave Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/563390.html |title=Yorkshire drop Shahzad bombshell |first=David |last=Hopps |publisher=Cricinfo |date=1 May 2012 |accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> and a week later he joined Lancashire on loan for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/564111.html |title=Shahzad to join Lancashire |publisher=Cricinfo |last=Dobell |first=George |date=8 May 2012 |accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref>


On 10 October 2012, having been told he was free to leave Yorkshire, Shahzad signed a three-year contract to join [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/19892482 |title=Ajmal Shahzad joins Nottinghamshire from Yorkshire |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 October 2012 |accessdate=10 October 2012 }}</ref>
On 7 November 2014, he was released a year early from his Nottinghamshire contract and signed a three-year contract with [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/29942835|title = Ajmal Shahzad: Sussex sign Nottinghamshire pace bowler |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 November 2014 |access-date=28 January 2015 }}</ref>


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On 10 July 2017, Shahzad departed Sussex after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/news-ajmal-shahzad-to-leave-sussex |title=NEWS: Ajmal Shahzad to leave Sussex |publisher=Sussex County Cricket Club |date=10 July 2017 |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713154559/http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/news-ajmal-shahzad-to-leave-sussex |archive-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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On 7 November 2014, he was released a year early from his Nottinghamshire contract and signed a three-year contract with [[Sussex County Cricket Club|Sussex]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/29942835|title = Ajmal Shahzad: Sussex sign Nottinghamshire pace bowler |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 November 2014 |accessdate=28 January 2015 }}</ref>

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On 10 July 2017, Shahzad departed Sussex after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news-1/news-ajmal-shahzad-to-leave-sussex |title=NEWS: Ajmal Shahzad to leave Sussex |publisher=Sussex County Cricket Club |date=10 July 2017 |accessdate=10 July 2017 }}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
In January 2010, he was named in the Test and ODI squads for the [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10|England tour of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jan/18/alastair-cook-appointed-england-captain |title=Alastair Cook appointed England captain for Bangladesh tour |work=[[The Guardian]] |last=Bagchi |first=Rob |date=18 January 2010 |accessdate=23 February 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100121134213/http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/18/alastair-cook-appointed-england-captain| archivedate= 21 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> On his debut for England in a Twenty20 International against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], he claimed two wickets, both in his first over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/pakveng2010/content/story/449334.html |title=Captains laud Razzaq onslaught |publisher=Cricinfo |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=20 February 2010 |accessdate=23 February 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100330154530/http://www.cricinfo.com/pakveng2010/content/story/449334.html| archivedate= 30 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> He then made his ODI début against Bangladesh, again taking a wicket in his first over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/450834.html |title=Kieswetter ton sets up whitewash |publisher=Cricinfo |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=5 March 2010 |accessdate=4 June 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100510121423/http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/450834.html| archivedate= 10 May 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
In January 2010, he was named in the Test and ODI squads for the [[English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10|England tour of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jan/18/alastair-cook-appointed-england-captain |title=Alastair Cook appointed England captain for Bangladesh tour |work=[[The Guardian]] |last=Bagchi |first=Rob |date=18 January 2010 |access-date=23 February 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100121134213/http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/jan/18/alastair-cook-appointed-england-captain| archive-date= 21 January 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> On his debut for England in a Twenty20 International against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]], he claimed two wickets, both in his first over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/pakveng2010/content/story/449334.html |title=Captains laud Razzaq onslaught |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=20 February 2010 |access-date=23 February 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100330154530/http://www.cricinfo.com/pakveng2010/content/story/449334.html| archive-date= 30 March 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> He then made his ODI début against Bangladesh, again taking a wicket in his first over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/450834.html |title=Kieswetter ton sets up whitewash |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=5 March 2010 |access-date=4 June 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100510121423/http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/450834.html| archive-date= 10 May 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>


When [[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2010|Bangladesh toured England]] a few months later, he made his Test debut in the second Test, replacing the injured [[Tim Bresnan]]. After only scoring 5 runs in England's innings and an expensive first [[bowling spell]], he took 3 wickets in 3 overs in his second spell as Bangladesh failed to reach the [[follow-on]] target. [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2010|Pakistan toured England]] in July and Shahzad was included in England's 12-man squad for the first Test. A week before the match, he twisted his ankle whilst playing for Yorkshire. As he was still experiencing discomfort the day before the Test, England chose to play Tim Bresnan instead of Shahzad.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/28/cricket-england-pakistan-first-test?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 |title=Tim Bresnan replaces Ajmal Shahzad for England v Pakistan first Test |publisher=Guardian |date=28 July 2010 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref>
When [[Bangladeshi cricket team in England in 2010|Bangladesh toured England]] a few months later, he made his Test debut in the second Test, replacing the injured [[Tim Bresnan]]. After only scoring 5 runs in England's innings and an expensive first [[bowling spell]], he took 3 wickets in 3 overs in his second spell as Bangladesh failed to reach the [[follow-on]] target. [[Pakistani cricket team in England in 2010|Pakistan toured England]] in July and Shahzad was included in England's 12-man squad for the first Test. A week before the match, he twisted his ankle whilst playing for Yorkshire. As he was still experiencing discomfort the day before the Test, England chose to play Tim Bresnan instead of Shahzad.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/28/cricket-england-pakistan-first-test?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 |title=Tim Bresnan replaces Ajmal Shahzad for England v Pakistan first Test |work=The Guardian|date=28 July 2010 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref>


Though pundits had expected Shahzad to be included in England's squad for the [[2010-11 Ashes series|2010–11 Ashes]],{{cn|date=February 2019}} he was omitted from the 16-man touring party. However, he was included in the performance squad who were training in Australia and ready to provide cover in the event of injuries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/478475.html |title=Tremlett and Panesar earn Ashes calls |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=23 September 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> He was not called upon in the Tests, but played two T20Is against Australia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/497158.html |title=Shahzad hopes for World Cup spot |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=17 January 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> and the first five of the [[English cricket team in Australia in 2010–11#One Day International series|seven ODIs]] that followed. He took 6&nbsp;wickets at an average of 40.50 before a hamstring injury in the fifth match ruled him out of the rest of the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/498869.html |title=England's injury list continues to grow |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=30 January 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5771;type=series |title=Records / England in Australia ODI Series, 2010/11 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref>
Shahzad was included in the performance squad who were training in Australia for the 2011 Ashes and ready to provide cover in the event of injuries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/478475.html |title=Tremlett and Panesar earn Ashes calls |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=23 September 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> He was not called upon in the Tests, but played two T20Is against Australia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/497158.html |title=Shahzad hopes for World Cup spot |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=17 January 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> and the first five of the [[English cricket team in Australia in 2010–11#One Day International series|seven ODIs]] that followed. He took 6&nbsp;wickets at an average of 40.50 before a hamstring injury in the fifth match ruled him out of the rest of the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/story/498869.html |title=England's injury list continues to grow |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=30 January 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5771;type=series |title=Records / England in Australia ODI Series, 2010/11 / Most wickets |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref>


Shahzad was included in England's 15-man squad for the [[2011 ICC World Cup]] held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/497417.html |title=England choose Matt Prior over Steve Davies |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=19 January 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> He managed three wickets from two appearances in the tournament,<ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/BDESH/ICC_World_Cup_2010-11/Batting_by_Average.html |title=Batting and fielding in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average) |publisher=CricketArchive |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/BDESH/ICC_World_Cup_2010-11/Bowling_by_Average.html |title=Bowling in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average) |publisher=cricketArchive |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> but suffered a recurrence of the hamstring injury against Australia forcing him out of the tournament prematurely.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/506766.html |title=Shahzad ruled out with hamstring injury |publisher=Cricinfo |date=17 March 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref>
Shahzad was included in England's 15-man squad for the [[2011 ICC World Cup]] held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/497417.html |title=England choose Matt Prior over Steve Davies |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=19 January 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> He managed three wickets from two appearances in the tournament,<ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/BDESH/ICC_World_Cup_2010-11/Batting_by_Average.html |title=Batting and fielding in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url-access=subscription |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/BDESH/ICC_World_Cup_2010-11/Bowling_by_Average.html |title=Bowling in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average) |publisher=cricketArchive |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> but suffered a recurrence of the hamstring injury against Australia forcing him out of the tournament prematurely.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/506766.html |title=Shahzad ruled out with hamstring injury |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=17 March 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref>


On his return to Yorkshire, he struggled for form so was left out of the England Test and ODI squads to face [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2011|Sri Lanka in 2011]]. He was selected in the England Performance Programme held over the 2011-12 English off-season,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/534343.html |title=England youngsters set for busy winter |publisher=Cricinfo |date=29 September 2011 |accessdate=31 March 2012}}</ref> but never played international cricket again.
On his return to Yorkshire, he struggled for form so was left out of the England Test and ODI squads to face [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2011|Sri Lanka in 2011]]. He was selected in the England Performance Programme held over the 2011-12 English off-season,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/534343.html |title=England youngsters set for busy winter |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=29 September 2011 |access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref> but never played international cricket again.

==Post playing career==

Following his playing career, Shahzad initially became an assistant coach at [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]'s youth team. He succeeded [[Steven Kirby|Steve Kirby]] as the club's Head Coach in February 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ajmal Shahzad appointed MCC Head Coach |url=https://www.lords.org/lords/news-stories/ajmal-shahzad-appointed-mcc-young-cricketers-head |website=MCC |access-date=28 August 2024 |date=15 February 2019}}</ref> Two years later he joined [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] as an Assistant Coach with a focus on bowling.<ref>{{cite web |title=Derbyshire add ex-England fast bowler to coaching staff |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55931583 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=28 August 2024 |date=4 February 2021}}</ref>


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Ajmal Shahzad
Personal information
Born (1985-07-27) 27 July 1985 (age 39)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 650)4 June 2010 v Bangladesh
ODI debut (cap 216)5 March 2010 v Bangladesh
Last ODI27 February 2011 v India
ODI shirt no.13
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2004–2012Yorkshire (squad no. 4)
2012→ Lancashire (on loan)
2013–2014Nottinghamshire (squad no. 1)
2015–2017Sussex (squad no. 4)
2017Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 1 11 97 87
Runs scored 5 39 2,237 548
Batting average 5.00 6.50 23.06 14.05
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/6 0/1
Top score 5 9 88 59*
Balls bowled 102 588 15,073 3,886
Wickets 4 17 249 120
Bowling average 15.75 28.82 34.97 29.69
5 wickets in innings 0 0 4 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/45 3/41 5/46 5/51
Catches/stumpings 2/– 4/– 16/– 20/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 16 September 2017

Ajmal Shahzad (born 27 July 1985) is an English cricket coach and retired cricketer. He was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

As a right-arm fast bowler, he played first class cricket for five counties Yorkshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Sussex and Leicestershire between 2004 and 2017.

Shahzad made his international debut for England in a Twenty20 International in February 2010.[1] He went on to play 3 Twenty20 internationals, 11 One Day Internationals and one Test match (against Bangladesh in 2010) for his country.

Family and education

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Ajmal Shahzad grew up in Bradford, where he attended Bradford Grammar School and Woodhouse Grove School; he lived close to fellow cricketer Adil Rashid. Shahzad studied four months of pharmacy at Bradford University before transferring to Leeds Metropolitan University to study sports science to enhance his cricket career.[2]

Domestic career

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In 2004, he became the first Yorkshire-born player of Asian extraction to play for Yorkshire.[3][4]

In 2009, Shahzad took 40 wickets and scored 445 runs in the lower middle order. His performances gained him a call up to the England performance squad on a tour of South Africa.

In the 2011 County Championship he managed 25 wickets at a bowling average of 41.00.[5] In September, Shahzad was reprimanded for scuffing the pitch during the penultimate Championship match against Warwickshire and fined £750.[6] Shahzad regretted the incident, explaining "It's not the way I want to play my game. I don't want to be seen as a cheat, or a pitch-damager. ... It's one mistake I've made in an eight- or nine-year career so far. It's out of the blue for me, and I definitely would never do anything like it again. It was just a random, stupid act."[5]

In April 2012 Yorkshire's new head coach, Jason Gillespie, praised Shahzad's efforts, saying "Ajmal has got himself in as good a condition as he's ever been in his first-class career. He's worked incredibly hard, and I think he's a fantastic bowler, a very exciting bowler." However, on 1 May 2012, it was announced that Shahzad was to leave Yorkshire[7] and a week later he joined Lancashire on loan for the rest of the season.[8]

On 10 October 2012, having been told he was free to leave Yorkshire, Shahzad signed a three-year contract to join Nottinghamshire.[9]

On 7 November 2014, he was released a year early from his Nottinghamshire contract and signed a three-year contract with Sussex.[10]

On 10 July 2017, Shahzad departed Sussex after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.[11]

International career

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In January 2010, he was named in the Test and ODI squads for the England tour of Bangladesh.[12] On his debut for England in a Twenty20 International against Pakistan, he claimed two wickets, both in his first over.[13] He then made his ODI début against Bangladesh, again taking a wicket in his first over.[14]

When Bangladesh toured England a few months later, he made his Test debut in the second Test, replacing the injured Tim Bresnan. After only scoring 5 runs in England's innings and an expensive first bowling spell, he took 3 wickets in 3 overs in his second spell as Bangladesh failed to reach the follow-on target. Pakistan toured England in July and Shahzad was included in England's 12-man squad for the first Test. A week before the match, he twisted his ankle whilst playing for Yorkshire. As he was still experiencing discomfort the day before the Test, England chose to play Tim Bresnan instead of Shahzad.[15]

Shahzad was included in the performance squad who were training in Australia for the 2011 Ashes and ready to provide cover in the event of injuries.[16] He was not called upon in the Tests, but played two T20Is against Australia[17] and the first five of the seven ODIs that followed. He took 6 wickets at an average of 40.50 before a hamstring injury in the fifth match ruled him out of the rest of the series.[18][19]

Shahzad was included in England's 15-man squad for the 2011 ICC World Cup held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in March 2011.[20] He managed three wickets from two appearances in the tournament,[21][22] but suffered a recurrence of the hamstring injury against Australia forcing him out of the tournament prematurely.[23]

On his return to Yorkshire, he struggled for form so was left out of the England Test and ODI squads to face Sri Lanka in 2011. He was selected in the England Performance Programme held over the 2011-12 English off-season,[24] but never played international cricket again.

Post playing career

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Following his playing career, Shahzad initially became an assistant coach at Marylebone Cricket Club's youth team. He succeeded Steve Kirby as the club's Head Coach in February 2019.[25] Two years later he joined Derbyshire as an Assistant Coach with a focus on bowling.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile: Ajmal Shahzad". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 29 January 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  2. ^ Berry, Scyld (17 July 2010). "England's Ajmal Shahzad is on the fast track to an Ashes spot".
  3. ^ "Shahzam, it's Ajmal". thisisyork.co.uk. 3 September 2005. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2007.
  4. ^ Whitaker, Neil. "Ajmal Shahzad plays for Yorkshire". World Cricket Centre. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2007.
  5. ^ a b Hopps, David (31 March 2012). "'I'm no cheat' – Shahzad". Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Yorkshire's Ajmal Shahzad hit with fine". BBC Sport. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  7. ^ Hopps, David (1 May 2012). "Yorkshire drop Shahzad bombshell". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  8. ^ Dobell, George (8 May 2012). "Shahzad to join Lancashire". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Ajmal Shahzad joins Nottinghamshire from Yorkshire". BBC Sport. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Ajmal Shahzad: Sussex sign Nottinghamshire pace bowler". BBC Sport. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  11. ^ "NEWS: Ajmal Shahzad to leave Sussex". Sussex County Cricket Club. 10 July 2017. Archived from the original on 13 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  12. ^ Bagchi, Rob (18 January 2010). "Alastair Cook appointed England captain for Bangladesh tour". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 21 January 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  13. ^ Miller, Andrew (20 February 2010). "Captains laud Razzaq onslaught". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  14. ^ Miller, Andrew (5 March 2010). "Kieswetter ton sets up whitewash". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 10 May 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
  15. ^ "Tim Bresnan replaces Ajmal Shahzad for England v Pakistan first Test". The Guardian. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  16. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (23 September 2011). "Tremlett and Panesar earn Ashes calls". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  17. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (17 January 2011). "Shahzad hopes for World Cup spot". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  18. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (30 January 2011). "England's injury list continues to grow". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  19. ^ "Records / England in Australia ODI Series, 2010/11 / Most wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  20. ^ McGlashan, Andrew (19 January 2011). "England choose Matt Prior over Steve Davies". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  21. ^ "Batting and fielding in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  22. ^ "Bowling in ICC World Cup 2010/11 (ordered by average)". cricketArchive. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  23. ^ "Shahzad ruled out with hamstring injury". ESPNcricinfo. 17 March 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  24. ^ "England youngsters set for busy winter". ESPNcricinfo. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  25. ^ "Ajmal Shahzad appointed MCC Head Coach". MCC. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  26. ^ "Derbyshire add ex-England fast bowler to coaching staff". BBC Sport. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
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