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''' Azam Khan''' ([[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] and {{langx|ur|اعظم خان}};<ref>{{Cite news|title=’اعظم خان صرف معین خان کے صاحبزادے نہیں، وہ پاور ہٹر بھی ہیں‘|trans-title=Azam Khan: Aggressive batsman's inclusion in Pakistan squad for T20 matches against England, West Indies and mixed reactions on social media|language=ur|work=BBC News Urdu|date=5 June 2021|url=https://www.bbc.com/urdu/sport-57367808|access-date=29 July 2021|archive-date=29 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729112550/https://www.bbc.com/urdu/sport-57367808|url-status=live}}</ref> born 10 August 1998) is a Pakistani international [[cricket]]er who plays domestically for [[Islamabad United]] and [[Sindh cricket team|Sindh]]. He is the son of wicket-keeper Moin Khan.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web |title=Azam Khan |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1137262.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702212737/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1137262.html |archive-date=2 July 2018 |access-date=1 September 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> |
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Known as a power-hitter, he considers [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] player [[Chris Gayle]] to be his batting role-model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tahir |first=Nabil |date=23 February 2020 |title=The story behind Azam Khan’s meteoric rise |url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/the-story-behind-azam-khans-meteoric-rise |website=Cricket Pakistan |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225123057/https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/the-story-behind-azam-khans-meteoric-rise |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Known as a power-hitter, he considers [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] player [[Chris Gayle]] to be his batting role-model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tahir |first=Nabil |date=23 February 2020 |title=The story behind Azam Khan’s meteoric rise |url=https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/the-story-behind-azam-khans-meteoric-rise |website=Cricket Pakistan |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225123057/https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/the-story-behind-azam-khans-meteoric-rise |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In September 2021, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467 |access-date=6 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricnfo |archive-date=6 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906065958/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the following month, he was replaced in the squad by [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three changes in Pakistan squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/three-changes-in-pakistan-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |access-date=8 October 2021 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |archive-date=8 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008123942/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/three-changes-in-pakistan-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
In September 2021, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467 |access-date=6 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricnfo |archive-date=6 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906065958/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the following month, he was replaced in the squad by [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Three changes in Pakistan squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/three-changes-in-pakistan-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |access-date=8 October 2021 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |archive-date=8 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008123942/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/three-changes-in-pakistan-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In May 2024, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Pakistan name 18-player squad for Ireland and England |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-name-18-player-squad-for-ireland-and-england.html |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}</ref> |
In May 2024, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Pakistan name 18-player squad for Ireland and England |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-name-18-player-squad-for-ireland-and-england.html |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}</ref> In the 2nd T20I, He scored 30 runs off 10 balls.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IRE vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 2nd T20I at Dublin, May 12, 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ireland-vs-pakistan-2024-1426828/ireland-vs-pakistan-2nd-t20i-1426831/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> |
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In the same month, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/pakistan-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad - ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024-1411166/pakistan-squad-1435201/series-squads |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> In the same month he was selected in Pakistan's T20 tour to England.<ref>{{Cite web |last=icc |date=2024-05-02 |title=Rauf, Rizwan return for T20I series against Ireland and England |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/pakistan-boosted-by-return-of-star-pacer-in-t20i-squad-to-face-ireland-and-england |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref> He scored |
In the same month, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/pakistan-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad - ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024-1411166/pakistan-squad-1435201/series-squads |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> In the same month he was selected in Pakistan's T20 tour to England.<ref>{{Cite web |last=icc |date=2024-05-02 |title=Rauf, Rizwan return for T20I series against Ireland and England |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/pakistan-boosted-by-return-of-star-pacer-in-t20i-squad-to-face-ireland-and-england |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref> He scored 11 runs in the second T20 match, before getting a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] in the fourth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ENG vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 2nd T20I at Birmingham, May 25, 2024 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-in-england-2024-1385666/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-t20i-1385688/full-scorecard |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> |
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| Born | 10 August 1998 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Moin Khan (father) Nadeem Khan (uncle) Mariam Ansari (sister-in-law) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 93) | 16 July 2021 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 6 June 2024 v USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2018-2021 | Quetta Gladiators (squad no. 45) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Pakistan Television | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Sindh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Galle Gladiators (squad no. 23) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Barbados Royals (squad no. 23) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021/22-2023 | Southern Punjab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022-present | Islamabad United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Khulna Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Azam Khan (Sindhi and Urdu: اعظم خان;[1] born 10 August 1998) is a Pakistani international cricketer who plays domestically for Islamabad United and Sindh. He is the son of wicket-keeper Moin Khan.[2]
Known as a power-hitter, he considers West Indies player Chris Gayle to be his batting role-model.[3]
Early and personal life
[edit]Khan is the son of former Pakistan cricket captain & wicketkeeper Moin Khan.[4] His brother Owais Khan is married to actress Mariam Ansari.[5]
Often criticized for his fitness standards, before the beginning of the PSL 2020 he trained with Shehzar Mohammad for some four months, losing 14kg in the process.[6]
He's a fan of MMA, which he credits for the way he now handles fast-bowling, as previously he was perceived to be unable to play genuine pace.[7]
He sings and plays the guitar, having learned it by himself through YouTube as a way to de-stress before matches,[8] and has covered well-known songs, including a Bollywood title[9] and Atif Aslam's Aadat.[10]
Domestic career
[edit]In September 2018, he made his List A debut for Pakistan Television in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.[11]
In March 2019, he made his Twenty20 debut for the Quetta Gladiators in the 2019 Pakistan Super League.[12]
In October 2020, he was drafted by the Galle Gladiators for the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League.[13]
In December 2020, he made his first-class debut for Sindh in the 2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[14]
In pakistan 2021, he was named in the Barbados Royals' squad for the 2021 Caribbean Premier League.[15]
In December 2021, he was signed by Islamabad United following the players' draft for the 2022 Pakistan Super League.[16]
In July 2022, he was signed by the Galle Gladiators for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.[17]
In November 2022, he was signed by the Khulna Tigers, to play for them in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League.[18] In the sixth match of the league, he hit his maiden century in T20 cricket, scoring an unbeaten 109 runs off 58 balls.[19]
International career
[edit]In June 2021, Khan was named in Pakistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for their tour of England and the West Indies.[20][21] He made his T20I debut, which would also be his international debut, for Pakistan during that tour, playing against England.[22]
In September 2021, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[23] However, the following month, he was replaced in the squad by Sarfaraz Ahmed.[24]
In May 2024, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for Ireland.[25] In the 2nd T20I, He scored 30 runs off 10 balls.[26]
In the same month, he was selected in Pakistan's squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[27][28] In the same month he was selected in Pakistan's T20 tour to England.[29] He scored 11 runs in the second T20 match, before getting a duck in the fourth.[30]
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Note |
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| 2022 | Jeeto Pakistan League | Game show, special guest for the season 3 on 12 April 2022 |
| 2022-2023 | The Ultimate Muqabla | Adventure-action reality show[31] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'اعظم خان صرف معین خان کے صاحبزادے نہیں، وہ پاور ہٹر بھی ہیں'" [Azam Khan: Aggressive batsman's inclusion in Pakistan squad for T20 matches against England, West Indies and mixed reactions on social media]. BBC News Urdu (in Urdu). 5 June 2021. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Azam Khan". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Tahir, Nabil (23 February 2020). "The story behind Azam Khan's meteoric rise". Cricket Pakistan. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Aatif Nawaz column: Azam Khan is one to watch in England v Pakistan series". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Video: Azam Khan amazes all with killer dance moves at brother's wedding". The News International. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
Azam's brother Owais is getting married to actor Maryam Ansari, sister of another actor, Ali Ansari. The couple tied the knot earlier this year in a private ceremony.
- ^ "Azam Khan reveals the mystery man who helped him get in shape". Geo Super. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Azam Khan takes inspiration from MMA". Geo Super. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Playing guitar helps Pakistan's Azam Khan de-stress before matches". The Business Standard. 7 February 2023. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan singing duet song". Samaa TV. 5 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: Azam Khan wins hearts with his version of Atif Aslam's Aadat". Geo Super. 26 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Pool B, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup at Multan, Sep 6 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ "26th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Abu Dhabi, Mar 5 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Shahid Afridi among big names taken at LPL draft". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "28th Match, Karachi, Dec 26 - Dec 29 2020, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Afghanistan's Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq and Waqar Salamkheil set to feature in CPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022". Pakistan Cricket Board. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "9th BPL players' draft complete before the extravaganza". Cricfrenzy. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "BPL: Azam Khan smashes maiden T20 hundred". Geo Super. Archived from the original on 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan Test squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan name squads for England and West Indies tours". Pakistan Cricket Board. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "1st T20I (N), Nottingham, Jul 16 2021, Pakistan tour of England". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut". ESPN Cricnfo. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Three changes in Pakistan squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup". Pakistan Cricket Board. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan name 18-player squad for Ireland and England". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "IRE vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 2nd T20I at Dublin, May 12, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan Squad for ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2024". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan Squad - ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Squad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ icc (2 May 2024). "Rauf, Rizwan return for T20I series against Ireland and England". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "ENG vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 2nd T20I at Birmingham, May 25, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Nadeem, Syed Omer. "The Ultimate Muqabla Is Almost Here And It Will Enthrall You". ARY Digital. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
The Ultimate Muqabla features Pakistani cricket bigwigs like Imad Wasim, Fawad Alam, Saeed Ajmal, Kamran Akmal, and Azam Khan [...]
