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{{short description|Afghan cricketer (born 2001)}}
{{other people5||Mujibur Rahman (disambiguation)}}
{{similar names||Mujibur Rahman (disambiguation)}}
{{short description|Afghan cricketer}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
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| name = Mujeeb Ur Rahman
| name = Mujeeb Ur Rahman
| image =
| image = Mujeeb-ur-Rahman celebrating.jpg
| caption = Mujeeb in 2018
| country = Afghanistan
| country = Afghanistan
| fullname = Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran
| fullname = Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|3|28|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|3|28|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Khost]], [[Afghanistan]]
| birth_place = [[Khost]], [[Afghanistan]]
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| batting = Right-handed
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[off-spin|off break]]
| bowling = Right-arm [[off-spin|off break]]
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
| role = [[Bowler (cricket)|Bowler]]
| family = [[Noor Ali Zadran]] (uncle)<br>[[Ibrahim Zadran]] (cousin)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1224850/20-cricketers-for-the-2020s |title=20 cricketers for the 2020s |work=The Cricketer Monthly |access-date=6 July 2020}}</ref>
| family = {{ubl|[[Noor Ali Zadran]] (uncle)|[[Ibrahim Zadran]] (cousin)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1224850/20-cricketers-for-the-2020s |title=20 cricketers for the 2020s |work=The Cricketer Monthly |access-date=6 July 2020}}</ref>}}


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| internationalspan = 2017–present

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| testdebutdate = 14 June
| testdebutdate = 14 June
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| odidebutdate = 5 December
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| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odicap = 43
| odicap = 43
| lastodidate = 26 January
| lastodidate = 10 November
| lastodiyear = 2021
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiagainst = Ireland
| lastodiagainst = South Africa
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| T20Idebutdate = 5 February
| T20Idebutdate = 5 February
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| T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Icap = 36
| T20Icap = 36
| lastT20Idate = 10 March
| lastT20Idate = 16 July
| lastT20Iyear = 2020
| lastT20Iyear = 2023
| lastT20Iagainst = Ireland
| lastT20Iagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Ishirt = 88


| club1 = [[Spin Ghar Region cricket team|Spin Ghar Region]]
| club1 = [[Spin Ghar Region cricket team|Spin Ghar Region]]
| year1 = 2017–present
| year1 = 2017
| club2 = [[Boost Defenders]]
| club2 = [[Boost Defenders]]
| year2 = 2017
| year2 = 2017
| club3 = [[Comilla Victorians]]
| club3 = [[Comilla Victorians]]
| year3 = 2017–2020
| year3 = 2017–2019
| club4 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
| club4 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
| year4 = 2018–2020
| year4 = 2018–2020
| club5 = [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]]
| club5 = [[Hampshire County Cricket Club|Hampshire]]
| year5 = 2018
| year5 = 2018
| club6 = [[Nangarhar Leopards]]
| club6 = [[Gulf Giants]]
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| year6 = 2024-present
| club7 = [[Brisbane Heat]]
| club7 = [[Brisbane Heat]]
| year7 = 2018–present
| year7 = 2018/19–2021/22
| club8 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
| club8 = [[Middlesex County Cricket Club|Middlesex]]
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| club9 = [[Jamaica Tallawahs]]
| club9 = [[Jamaica Tallawahs]]
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| club10 = [[Peshawar Zalmi]]
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| club11 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| club11 = [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
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| club12 = [[Northern Superchargers]]

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| date = 11 November 2023
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| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/974109.html ESPNcricinfo
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'''Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran''' ({{lang-ps|مجیب الرحمن ځدراڼ}}; born 28 March 2001) is an Afghan [[cricket]]er, who plays for the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/974109.html|title=Mujeeb Ur Rahman|access-date=10 August 2017|work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He was the first male to play international cricket who was born in the 21st century.<ref name="Mujeeb">{{cite web |url=https://www.crictracker.com/mujeeb-zadran-becomes-the-first-male-international-cricketer-from-the-21st-century/amp/ |title=Mujeeb Zadran becomes the first male International cricketer from the 21st century |access-date=5 December 2017 |work=Crictracker}}</ref> Two months after his international debut, at the age of 16 years and 325 days, he became the youngest player to take a [[Glossary of cricket terms#F|five-wicket haul]] in a [[One Day International]] match.<ref name="Young5wkt">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/624507 |title=Mujeeb Ur Rahman continues to makes history |access-date=17 February 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Afghanistan's first ever [[Test cricket|Test match]], against [[India national cricket team|India]], in June 2018. It was also his [[first-class cricket]] debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27899598/which-bowler-dismissed-most-opening-batsmen-tests |title=Which bowler has dismissed the most opening batsmen in Tests? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 October 2019}}</ref> His uncle, [[Noor Ali Zadran]], is also an Afghan international cricketer.
'''Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran''' ({{langx|ps|مجیب الرحمن ځدراڼ}}; born 28 March 2001) is an Afghan [[cricket]]er, who plays for the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]]. Two months after his international debut, at the age of 16 years and 325 days, he became the youngest player to take a [[five-wicket haul]] in a [[One Day International]].<ref name="Young5wkt">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/624507 |title=Mujeeb Ur Rahman continues to makes history |access-date=17 February 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Afghanistan's first [[Test cricket|Test match]], against [[India national cricket team|India]], in June 2018. Afghanistan lost the one-sided Test within two days. Mujeeb scored 15 and 3 in the two innings, respectively, and got one wicket after conceding 75 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IND vs AFG, AFG in INDIA 2018, Only Test at Bengaluru, June 14 - 15, 2018 - Full Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/afg-in-india-2018-1133249/india-vs-afghanistan-only-test-1133983/full-scorecard |access-date=2023-12-18 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> It was also Mujeeb's [[first-class cricket]] debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27899598/which-bowler-dismissed-most-opening-batsmen-tests |title=Which bowler has dismissed the most opening batsmen in Tests? |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 October 2019}}</ref> His uncle, [[Noor Ali Zadran]], is also an Afghan international cricketer.


==Domestic and T20 franchise career==
==Domestic and T20 franchise career==
He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for [[Speen Ghar Region cricket team|Speen Ghar Region]] in the [[2017 Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament]] on 10 August 2017.<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1115759.html |title=1st Match, Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament at Khost, Aug 10, 2017 |access-date=10 August 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut for [[Boost Region cricket team|Boost Defenders]] in the [[2017 Shpageeza Cricket League]] on 11 September 2017.<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1120168.html |title=1st Match, Shpageeza Cricket League at Kabul, Sep 11 2017 |access-date=11 September 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> In November 2017, he was signed by [[Comilla Victorians]] for [[2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League]] season.<ref name="BPL2017/18">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21538615/comilla-victorians-sign-16-year-old-afghanistan-offspinner-mujeeb-zadran |title=Comilla sign 16-year old Afghanistan offspinner Mujeeb Zadran |access-date=24 November 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for [[Speen Ghar Region cricket team|Speen Ghar Region]] in the [[2017 Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament]] on 10 August 2017.<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1115759.html |title=1st Match, Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament at Khost, Aug 10, 2017 |access-date=10 August 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut for [[Boost Region cricket team|Boost Defenders]] in the [[2017 Shpageeza Cricket League]] on 11 September 2017.<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1120168.html |title=1st Match, Shpageeza Cricket League at Kabul, Sep 11 2017 |access-date=11 September 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In November 2017, he was signed by [[Comilla Victorians]] for [[2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League]] season.<ref name="BPL2017/18">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21538615/comilla-victorians-sign-16-year-old-afghanistan-offspinner-mujeeb-zadran |title=Comilla sign 16-year old Afghanistan offspinner Mujeeb Zadran |access-date=24 November 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


In January 2018, he was bought by the [[Kings XI Punjab]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref name="IPLICC">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/604757 |title=U19 World Cup stars snapped up in IPL auction |access-date=28 January 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> On 8 April 2018, at the age of 17 years and 11 days, he became the youngest cricketer to play in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref name="IPLyoung">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1142730.html |title=Rahul floors Daredevils with fastest IPL fifty |access-date=8 March 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
In January 2018, he was bought by the [[Kings XI Punjab]] in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref name="IPLICC">{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/604757 |title=U19 World Cup stars snapped up in IPL auction |access-date=28 January 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> On 8 April 2018, at the age of 17 years and 11 days, he became the youngest cricketer to play in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref name="IPLyoung">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1142730.html |title=Rahul floors Daredevils with fastest IPL fifty |access-date=8 March 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


In May 2018, he was signed by [[Hampshire County Cricket Club]] to play in the [[2018 t20 Blast]] tournament in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23530468/hampshire-trust-mujeeb-bring-blast-campaign-life |title=Hampshire trust in Mujeeb to bring Blast campaign to life |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's squad in the [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|first edition]] of the [[Afghanistan Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the [[Nangarhar Leopards]] in the tournament, with twelve dismissals in nine matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12657;team=6573;type=tournament |title=Afghanistan Premier League, 2018/19 - Nangarhar Leopards: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref>
In May 2018, he was signed by [[Hampshire County Cricket Club]] to play in the [[2018 t20 Blast]] tournament in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23530468/hampshire-trust-mujeeb-bring-blast-campaign-life |title=Hampshire trust in Mujeeb to bring Blast campaign to life |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's squad in the [[2018–19 Afghanistan Premier League|first edition]] of the [[Afghanistan Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the Nangarhar Leopards in the tournament, with twelve dismissals in nine matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12657;team=6573;type=tournament |title=Afghanistan Premier League, 2018/19 - Nangarhar Leopards: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref>


In February 2019, he was signed by [[Middlesex County Cricket Club]] to play in the [[2019 t20 Blast]] tournament in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25971492/mujeeb-ur-rahman-joins-middlesex-vitality-blast-campaign |title=Mujeeb Ur Rahman joins Middlesex for Vitality Blast campaign |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> In November 2019, he was selected to play for the [[Cumilla Warriors]] in the [[2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28105555/tamim-iqbal-team-coach-mohammad-salahuddin-dhaka |title=BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> On 30 December 2020, in the [[2020–21 Big Bash League season]], he took his first [[five-wicket haul]] in T20 cricket, with 5 for 15 for the [[Brisbane Heat]] against the [[Hobart Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/big-bash/hobart-hurricanes-stunned-by-afghanistan-tweaker-mujeeb-ur-rahman/news-story/4799ce1b2713cdfa4553dac5dd8092ed |title=Hobart Hurricanes stunned by Afghanistan tweaker Mujeeb Ur Rahman |work=News.com.au |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref> In February 2021, Mujeeb was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[List of 2021 Indian Premier League personnel changes|IPL auction]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |title=IPL 2021 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 February 2021}}</ref>
In February 2019, he was signed by [[Middlesex County Cricket Club]] to play in the [[2019 t20 Blast]] tournament in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25971492/mujeeb-ur-rahman-joins-middlesex-vitality-blast-campaign |title=Mujeeb Ur Rahman joins Middlesex for Vitality Blast campaign |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> In November 2019, he was selected to play for the [[Cumilla Warriors]] in the [[2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28105555/tamim-iqbal-team-coach-mohammad-salahuddin-dhaka |title=BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> On 30 December 2020, in the [[2020–21 Big Bash League season]], he took his first [[five-wicket haul]] in T20 cricket, with 5 for 15 for the [[Brisbane Heat]] against the [[Hobart Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/big-bash/hobart-hurricanes-stunned-by-afghanistan-tweaker-mujeeb-ur-rahman/news-story/4799ce1b2713cdfa4553dac5dd8092ed |title=Hobart Hurricanes stunned by Afghanistan tweaker Mujeeb Ur Rahman |work=News.com.au |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref> In February 2021, Mujeeb was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[List of 2021 Indian Premier League personnel changes|IPL auction]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1252152 |title=IPL 2021 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 February 2021}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
He was the leading wicket-taker in the [[2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup]] with twenty wickets in five matches that helped [[Afghanistan national under-19 cricket team|Afghanistan]] win their maiden [[ACC Under-19 Cup]] title.<ref name="ACC U-19">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21466653/faizi-ton,-mujeeb-five-hand-afghanistan-maiden-u-19-asia-cup-title|title=Faizi ton, Mujeeb five-for hand Afghanistan maiden U-19 Asia Cup title|access-date=24 November 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> As a result of this performance, he was named in Afghanistan's [[One Day International]] (ODI) squad in December 2017 for their [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|series against Ireland]].<ref name="AfgSqaud">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricket.af/acb-news-info/420 |title=Mujeeb Zadran called for the ODI Series against Ireland |access-date=2 December 2017 |work=Afghanistan Cricket Board}}</ref> He made his ODI debut for Afghanistan against Ireland on 5 December 2017.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1125472.html |title=1st ODI (D/N), Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Dec 5 2017 |access-date=5 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On debut he took 4 wickets for 24 runs,<ref name="ICC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/591052 |title=Preview: Afghanistan U19 v Pakistan U19 |access-date=12 January 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> from his quota of 10 overs, and helped his team win by 138 runs. He was awarded man of the match for his performance.<ref name="ODIdebut">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18494/report/1125472/ |title=Teenager Mujeeb Zadran spins out Ireland|access-date=5 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
He was the leading wicket-taker in the [[2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup]] with twenty wickets in five matches that helped [[Afghanistan national under-19 cricket team|Afghanistan]] win their maiden [[ACC Under-19 Cup]] title.<ref name="ACC U-19">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21466653/faizi-ton,-mujeeb-five-hand-afghanistan-maiden-u-19-asia-cup-title|title=Faizi ton, Mujeeb five-for hand Afghanistan maiden U-19 Asia Cup title|access-date=24 November 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> As a result of this performance, he was named in Afghanistan's [[One Day International]] (ODI) squad in December 2017 for their [[Irish cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|series against Ireland]].<ref name="AfgSqaud">{{cite web |url=http://www.cricket.af/acb-news-info/420 |title=Mujeeb Zadran called for the ODI Series against Ireland |access-date=2 December 2017 |work=Afghanistan Cricket Board}}</ref> He made his ODI debut for Afghanistan against Ireland on 5 December 2017.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1125472.html |title=1st ODI (D/N), Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Dec 5 2017 |access-date=5 December 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> On debut he took 4 wickets for 24 runs,<ref name="ICC">{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/591052 |title=Preview: Afghanistan U19 v Pakistan U19 |access-date=12 January 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> from his quota of 10 overs, and helped his team win by 138 runs. He was awarded man of the match for his performance.<ref name="ODIdebut">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18494/report/1125472/ |title=Teenager Mujeeb Zadran spins out Ireland|access-date=5 December 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


In December 2017, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="AfghanistanU19">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21701404/mujeeb-zadran-afghanistan-squad-19-world-cup |title=Mujeeb Zadran in Afghanistan squad for Under-19 World Cup |access-date=7 December 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut for Afghanistan [[Zimbabwean cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|against Zimbabwe]] on 5 February 2018.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1134031.html |title=1st T20I (N), Zimbabwe tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Feb 5 2018 |access-date=5 February 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> On 16 February 2018 [[Zimbabwean cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|against Zimbabwe]] at [[Sharjah]], Mujeeb took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18494/report/1134036/ |title=Mujeeb's maiden five-for seals Afghanistan's series win |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref> He became the youngest player ever to take an ODI five-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/mujeeb-zadran-rashid-khan-mohammad-nabi-fold-zimbabwe-for-134-in-4th-odi-686573 |title=Mujeeb Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi fold Zimbabwe for 134 in 4th ODI |publisher=Cricket Country |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/624233 |title=Spin once again Zimbabwe's downfall as Afghanistan seal series |publisher=International Cricket Council |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref>
In December 2017, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref name="AfghanistanU19">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21701404/mujeeb-zadran-afghanistan-squad-19-world-cup |title=Mujeeb Zadran in Afghanistan squad for Under-19 World Cup |access-date=7 December 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut for Afghanistan [[Zimbabwean cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|against Zimbabwe]] on 5 February 2018.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1134031.html |title=1st T20I (N), Zimbabwe tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Feb 5 2018 |access-date=5 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> On 16 February 2018 [[Zimbabwean cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2017–18|against Zimbabwe]] at [[Sharjah]], Mujeeb took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18494/report/1134036/ |title=Mujeeb's maiden five-for seals Afghanistan's series win |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref> He became the youngest player ever to take an ODI five-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/mujeeb-zadran-rashid-khan-mohammad-nabi-fold-zimbabwe-for-134-in-4th-odi-686573 |title=Mujeeb Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi fold Zimbabwe for 134 in 4th ODI |publisher=Cricket Country |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/624233 |title=Spin once again Zimbabwe's downfall as Afghanistan seal series |publisher=International Cricket Council |access-date=16 February 2018}}</ref>


In February 2018, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named Mujeeb as one of the ten players to watch ahead of the [[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier]] tournament.<ref name="WCQ">{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/626791 |title=10 stars to look out for at CWCQ |work=International Cricket Council |date=27 February 2018 |access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> On 15 March 2018 in the first match of the Super Sixes at the World Cup Qualifier, he took 3 wickets for 33 runs against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]. He also took a catch off the bowling of [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] as Afghanistan beat them by 3 wickets, with Mujeeb earning his third ODI man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8038/scorecard/1133018/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-21st-match-super-sixes-icc-world-cup-qualifiers-2018|title=21st Match, Super Sixes, ICC World Cup Qualifiers at Harare, Mar 15 2018|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>
In February 2018, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named Mujeeb as one of the ten players to watch ahead of the [[2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier]] tournament.<ref name="WCQ">{{cite news |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/626791 |title=10 stars to look out for at CWCQ |work=International Cricket Council |date=27 February 2018 |access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> On 15 March 2018 in the first match of the Super Sixes at the World Cup Qualifier, he took 3 wickets for 33 runs against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]. He also took a catch off the bowling of [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] as Afghanistan beat them by 3 wickets, with Mujeeb earning his third ODI man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8038/scorecard/1133018/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-21st-match-super-sixes-icc-world-cup-qualifiers-2018|title=21st Match, Super Sixes, ICC World Cup Qualifiers at Harare, Mar 15 2018|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>


During the final of the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, between the West Indies and Afghanistan, Mujeeb returned with match figures of 4/43 in 9.5 overs, helping Afghanistan to restrict the West Indies to a score of 204.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tolonews.com/sport/mujeeb-shahzad-complete-fairytale-comeback-title-win|title=Mujeeb, Shahzad Complete Fairytale Comeback With Title Win {{!}} TOLOnews|work=TOLOnews|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> Afghanistan chased the target of 205 losing only 3 wickets with ten overs to spare and clinched its first [[ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8038/report/1133031/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-final-world-cup-qualifier-2017-18|title=Final, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at Harare, Mar 25 2018 {{!}} Match Report {{!}} ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-qualifiers-afghanistan-thrash-west-indies-to-win-qualifying-final-1828489|title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Afghanistan Thrash West Indies To Win Qualifying Final – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/650614|title=The rapid rise of Mujeeb Ur Rahman|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> He was also the joint-leading wicket-taker in the tournament, along with fellow wrist spinner, [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] and [[Safyaan Sharif]] of Scotland with 17 wickets each.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tolonews.com/index.php/sport/rapid-rise-mujeeb-zadran|title=The Rapid Rise Of Mujeeb Zadran {{!}} TOLOnews|work=TOLOnews|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref>
During the final of the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, between the West Indies and Afghanistan, Mujeeb returned with match figures of 4/43 in 9.5 overs, helping Afghanistan to restrict the West Indies to a score of 204.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tolonews.com/sport/mujeeb-shahzad-complete-fairytale-comeback-title-win|title=Mujeeb, Shahzad Complete Fairytale Comeback With Title Win. TOLOnews|work=TOLOnews|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> Afghanistan chased the target of 205 losing only 3 wickets with ten overs to spare and clinched its first [[ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier]] title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8038/report/1133031/afghanistan-vs-west-indies-final-world-cup-qualifier-2017-18|title=Final, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at Harare, Mar 25 2018. Match Report |work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-qualifiers-afghanistan-thrash-west-indies-to-win-qualifying-final-1828489|title=ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Afghanistan Thrash West Indies To Win Qualifying Final – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/650614|title=The rapid rise of Mujeeb Ur Rahman|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> He was also the joint-leading wicket-taker in the tournament, along with fellow wrist spinner, [[Rashid Khan (cricketer)|Rashid Khan]] and [[Safyaan Sharif]] of Scotland with 17 wickets each.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tolonews.com/index.php/sport/rapid-rise-mujeeb-zadran|title=The Rapid Rise Of Mujeeb Zadran. TOLOnews|work=TOLOnews|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref>


Following the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, the ICC named Mujeeb as the rising star of Afghanistan's squad.<ref name="rising">{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/650894 |title=CWCQ 2018 Report Card: Afghanistan |access-date=26 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref>
Following the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, the ICC named Mujeeb as the rising star of Afghanistan's squad.<ref name="rising">{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/650894 |title=CWCQ 2018 Report Card: Afghanistan |access-date=26 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref>


In May 2018, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural [[Test cricket|Test match]], played [[Afghan cricket team in India in 2018|against India]].<ref name="ACB">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.af/acb-news-info/559 |title= Afghanistan Squads for T20I Bangladesh Series and on-eoff India Test Announced |work=Afghanistan Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="AfgSquad">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1148128.html |title=Afghanistan pick four spinners for inaugural Test |access-date=29 May 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his Test debut for Afghanistan, against India, on 14 June 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1133983.html |title=Only Test, Afghanistan tour of India at Bengaluru, Jun 14-18 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 June 2018}}</ref> Mujeeb became the sixth player, and first for Afghanistan, to make his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut in a Test match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the12thman.in/records-broken-on-day-1-of-the-india-afghanistan-test/|title=Records broken on Day 1 of the India-Afghanistan Test! - The12thMan|website=www.the12thman.in|language=en-GB|access-date=15 June 2018}}</ref> He became the first player born in the 21st century to play Test cricket and also became the youngest player to feature in their country's inaugural Test match (17 years and 78 days).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mujeeb-ur-rahman-zadran-first-21st-century-2000-test-cricketer-afghanistan-india-historic-bengaluru/2018-06-15|title=Test cricket's first 21st century man arrives|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=15 June 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-one-off-test-mujeeb-ur-rahman-becomes-first-21st-century-born-cricketer-menwomen-to-appear-in-tests-twitter-lavishes-praise-3109900/|title=IND v AFG: Mujeeb Becomes First 21st-century born Cricketer to Play Tests|last=Desk|first=India.com Sports|date=14 June 2018|work=India.com|access-date=15 June 2018|language=en}}</ref> His first, and only, Test wicket was [[Cheteshwar Pujara]].
===Test cricket===
In May 2018, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural [[Test cricket|Test match]], played [[Afghan cricket team in India in 2018|against India]].<ref name="ACB">{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.af/acb-news-info/559 |title= Afghanistan Squads for T20I Bangladesh Series and on-eoff India Test Announced |work=Afghanistan Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="AfgSquad">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1148128.html |title=Afghanistan pick four spinners for inaugural Test |access-date=29 May 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his Test debut for Afghanistan, against India, on 14 June 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1133983.html |title=Only Test, Afghanistan tour of India at Bengaluru, Jun 14-18 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=14 June 2018}}</ref> Mujeeb became the sixth player, and first for Afghanistan, to make his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut in a Test match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the12thman.in/records-broken-on-day-1-of-the-india-afghanistan-test/|title=Records broken on Day 1 of the India-Afghanistan Test! - The12thMan|website=www.the12thman.in|language=en-GB|access-date=15 June 2018}}</ref> He became the first player born in the 21st century to play Test cricket and also became the youngest player to feature in their country's inaugural Test match (17 years and 78 days).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mujeeb-ur-rahman-zadran-first-21st-century-2000-test-cricketer-afghanistan-india-historic-bengaluru/2018-06-15|title=Test cricket's first 21st century man arrives|work=cricket.com.au|access-date=15 June 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-one-off-test-mujeeb-ur-rahman-becomes-first-21st-century-born-cricketer-menwomen-to-appear-in-tests-twitter-lavishes-praise-3109900/|title=IND v AFG: Mujeeb Becomes First 21st-century born Cricketer to Play Tests|last=Desk|first=India.com Sports|date=14 June 2018|work=India.com|access-date=15 June 2018|language=en}}</ref>


In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Afghanistan|Afghanistan's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181690.html |title=Hamid Hassan picked in Afghanistan's World Cup squad; Naib to captain |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1194077 |title=Asghar Afghan included in Gulbadin Naib-led World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> Following the World Cup, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named Mujeeb as the rising star of the squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1273034 |title=CWC19 report card: Afghanistan |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref>
===2019 Cricket World Cup===

In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Afghanistan|Afghanistan's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181690.html |title=Hamid Hassan picked in Afghanistan's World Cup squad; Naib to captain |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1194077 |title=Asghar Afghan included in Gulbadin Naib-led World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> Following the World Cup, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) named Mujeeb as the rising star of the squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1273034 |title=CWC19 report card: Afghanistan |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref>
In September 2021, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/118972/rashid-khan-steps-down-as-afghanistan-captain-over-team-selection |title=Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain over team selection|work=Cricbuzz |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> In Afghanistan's first match of the tournament, against [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]], Mujeeb took his first [[List of five-wicket hauls in Twenty20 International cricket|five-wicket haul in T20I cricket]], with five wickets for twenty runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/2021/news/mujeeb-ur-rahman-claims-five-wicket-haul-t20-world-cup-2021-afghanistan-vs-scotland/article37167238.ece |title=Mujeeb ur Rahman records five-wicket haul on World Cup debut |work=SportStar |access-date=25 October 2021}}</ref> With this, he also became the first player to [[List of ICC Men's T20 World Cup five-wicket hauls|take a five-wicket haul]] on T20 World Cup debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mujeeb magic and Scotland's record sequence of ducks |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/20-world-cup-afg-vs-sco-mujeeb-magic-and-scotland-s-record-sequence-of-ducks-1285195 |access-date=2023-04-01 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

In May 2024, he was named in Afghanistan’s squad for the [[2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Afghanistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/afghanistan-squad-icc-mens-t20i-world-cup-2024 |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 13:44, 24 December 2024

For other people with similar names, see Mujibur Rahman (disambiguation).

Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Mujeeb in 2018
Personal information
Full name
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran
Born (2001-03-28) 28 March 2001 (age 23)
Khost, Afghanistan
Height5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleBowler
Relations
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 7)14 June 2018 v India
ODI debut (cap 43)5 December 2017 v Ireland
Last ODI10 November 2023 v South Africa
ODI shirt no.88
T20I debut (cap 36)5 February 2018 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I16 July 2023 v Bangladesh
T20I shirt no.88
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2017Spin Ghar Region
2017Boost Defenders
2017–2019Comilla Victorians
2018–2020Kings XI Punjab
2018Hampshire
2024-presentGulf Giants
2018/19–2021/22Brisbane Heat
2019–2021Middlesex
2020Jamaica Tallawahs
2021–presentPeshawar Zalmi
2021Sunrisers Hyderabad
2021Northern Superchargers
2022Fortune Barishal
2022/23–2023/24Melbourne Renegades
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I
Matches 1 75 43
Runs scored 18 236 33
Batting average 9.00 9.07 6.60
100s/50s 0/0 0/1 0/0
Top score 15 64 18
Balls bowled 90 3,968 954
Wickets 1 101 56
Bowling average 75.00 28.34 17.83
5 wickets in innings 0 1 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/75 5/50 5/20
Catches/stumpings 0/– 11/– 7/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 11 November 2023

Mujeeb Ur Rahman Zadran (Pashto: مجیب الرحمن ځدراڼ; born 28 March 2001) is an Afghan cricketer, who plays for the Afghanistan national cricket team. Two months after his international debut, at the age of 16 years and 325 days, he became the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in a One Day International.[2] He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Afghanistan's first Test match, against India, in June 2018. Afghanistan lost the one-sided Test within two days. Mujeeb scored 15 and 3 in the two innings, respectively, and got one wicket after conceding 75 runs.[3] It was also Mujeeb's first-class cricket debut.[4] His uncle, Noor Ali Zadran, is also an Afghan international cricketer.

Domestic and T20 franchise career

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He made his List A debut for Speen Ghar Region in the 2017 Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament on 10 August 2017.[5] He made his Twenty20 debut for Boost Defenders in the 2017 Shpageeza Cricket League on 11 September 2017.[6] In November 2017, he was signed by Comilla Victorians for 2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League season.[7]

In January 2018, he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in the 2018 IPL auction.[8][9] On 8 April 2018, at the age of 17 years and 11 days, he became the youngest cricketer to play in the Indian Premier League.[10]

In May 2018, he was signed by Hampshire County Cricket Club to play in the 2018 t20 Blast tournament in England.[11] In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's squad in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament.[12] He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the Nangarhar Leopards in the tournament, with twelve dismissals in nine matches.[13]

In February 2019, he was signed by Middlesex County Cricket Club to play in the 2019 t20 Blast tournament in England.[14] In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Cumilla Warriors in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.[15] On 30 December 2020, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season, he took his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket, with 5 for 15 for the Brisbane Heat against the Hobart Hurricanes.[16] In February 2021, Mujeeb was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.[17]

International career

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He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup with twenty wickets in five matches that helped Afghanistan win their maiden ACC Under-19 Cup title.[18] As a result of this performance, he was named in Afghanistan's One Day International (ODI) squad in December 2017 for their series against Ireland.[19] He made his ODI debut for Afghanistan against Ireland on 5 December 2017.[20] On debut he took 4 wickets for 24 runs,[21] from his quota of 10 overs, and helped his team win by 138 runs. He was awarded man of the match for his performance.[22]

In December 2017, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[23] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Afghanistan against Zimbabwe on 5 February 2018.[24] On 16 February 2018 against Zimbabwe at Sharjah, Mujeeb took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul.[25] He became the youngest player ever to take an ODI five-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.[26][27]

In February 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Mujeeb as one of the ten players to watch ahead of the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.[28] On 15 March 2018 in the first match of the Super Sixes at the World Cup Qualifier, he took 3 wickets for 33 runs against the West Indies. He also took a catch off the bowling of Rashid Khan as Afghanistan beat them by 3 wickets, with Mujeeb earning his third ODI man of the match award.[29]

During the final of the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, between the West Indies and Afghanistan, Mujeeb returned with match figures of 4/43 in 9.5 overs, helping Afghanistan to restrict the West Indies to a score of 204.[30] Afghanistan chased the target of 205 losing only 3 wickets with ten overs to spare and clinched its first ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier title.[31][32][33] He was also the joint-leading wicket-taker in the tournament, along with fellow wrist spinner, Rashid Khan and Safyaan Sharif of Scotland with 17 wickets each.[34]

Following the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, the ICC named Mujeeb as the rising star of Afghanistan's squad.[35]

In May 2018, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural Test match, played against India.[36][37] He made his Test debut for Afghanistan, against India, on 14 June 2018.[38] Mujeeb became the sixth player, and first for Afghanistan, to make his first-class debut in a Test match.[39] He became the first player born in the 21st century to play Test cricket and also became the youngest player to feature in their country's inaugural Test match (17 years and 78 days).[40][41] His first, and only, Test wicket was Cheteshwar Pujara.

In April 2019, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[42][43] Following the World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Mujeeb as the rising star of the squad.[44]

In September 2021, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[45] In Afghanistan's first match of the tournament, against Scotland, Mujeeb took his first five-wicket haul in T20I cricket, with five wickets for twenty runs.[46] With this, he also became the first player to take a five-wicket haul on T20 World Cup debut.[47]

In May 2024, he was named in Afghanistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[48]

Personal life

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In 2020, he got married in Kabul at the age of 19.[49]

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