Zaman Khan
Personal information
Born (2001-09-10) 10 September 2001 (age 22)
Chakswari, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
NicknameKashmiri Express[1]
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[2]
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm fast
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Only ODI (cap 242)14 September 2023 v Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.27
T20I debut (cap 103)24 March 2023 v Afghanistan
Last T20I20 April 2023 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.27
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021–2022Rawalakot Hawks (squad no. 21)
2021/22–2023Northern
2022–presentLahore Qalandars (squad no. 12)
2023Derbyshire (squad no. 99)
2023Manchester Originals (squad no. 12)
2023/24Sydney Thunder
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I LA T20
Matches 1 9 8 83
Runs scored – 8 19 41
Batting average – — 9.50 5.85
100s/50s –/– 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score – 8* 14* 8*
Balls bowled 36 171 348 1,722
Wickets 0 6 6 106
Bowling average – 33.50 62.00 22.66
5 wickets in innings – 0 0 0
10 wickets in match – 0 0 0
Best bowling – 1/4 2/47 4/16
Catches/stumpings 0/– 3/– 3/– 18/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 January 2024

Zaman Khan (Pashto: زمان خان; born 10 September 2001) is a professional cricketer from Pakistan who plays for Pakistan national cricket team.[3][4][5] In September 2021, he was named in Northern's squad for the 2021–22 National T20 Cup.[6][7] He made his Twenty20 debut on 23 September 2021, for Northern in the 2021–22 National T20 Cup. In December 2022 He was signed by Jaffna Kings for 2022 Lanka Premier League.[8] He made his international debut on 24 March 2023 against Afghanistan.[9]

Because of his side-arm bowling action he’s regularly compared to former Sri Lankan fast bowler Malinga.[10]

Early career

Khan was born on 10 September 2001 to a Sunni Muslim Pashtun family in Chakswari, Mirpur District, Azad Jammu Kashmir. His family belong to the Sulaimankhel subtribe of the Bettani tribe of Pashtuns and originally hails from South Waziristan.[11] His father was against his wishes to play cricket, enrolling him into a madrasa after school, with Khan continuing to learn the Qur’an by heart today, but, through the encouragements of his uncle, he later joined different cricket clubs in Mirpur and through his performances and bowling speed he was noticed and got a chance to participate in the Kashmir Premier League in 2021, which would be the breakthrough for his career.[2]

After the victory of Lahore Qalandars in PSL 7 and defeating Multan Sultans in the final, there was a tour held by Lahore Qalandars to visit and celebrate different areas and homes of players. After visiting Zaman Khan's house, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi, requested the COO of Lahore Qalandars to build a house for him, as Zaman Khan lived in a small mud house with a broken roof.[12]

Domestic career

Zaman was first spotted in a Multan Sultans camp back in 2018 before playing for Pakistan Under-17.[13]

Zaman then played for Rawalakot Hawks in the Kashmir Premier League during 2021, during which he gained public recognition.[14]

Zaman was named in Lahore Qalandar's squad in December 2021 for the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League. [15] His bowling with a low economy rate helped Lahore win nerve ending matches. [16] His bowling efforts helped Lahore Qalandars to win their first ever title in six years. He was given the 'Emerging Player of the Season' award, and took 18 wickets.[17]

In May 2023, Derbyshire signed him for T20 Blast.[18]

In August 2023, Manchester Originals brought in Zaman to replace Josh Little for The Hundred.

International career

In March 2023, he was named in Pakistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the series against Afghanistan.[19] On 24 March 2023, he made his T20I debut in the first T20I of the series.[20] In September 2023, he was named as a replacement of Naseem Shah in the Pakistan's Asia Cup squad.[21] On 14 September 2023, he made his One Day International debut against Sri Lanka.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Umran Malik & Zaman Khan: Two pacers defining the speed rush on either side of India – Pakistan border". The Indian Express. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b Husain, Amir (23 August 2021). "Talent Spotter: Zaman Khan". PakPassion.
  3. ^ "Zaman Khan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Zaman Khan continues to impress in KPL 2021". The News. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Rawalkot Hawks' Zaman Khan says Shoaib Akhtar is an inspiration". The Frontier Post. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Pakistan's best shortest format players assemble for National T20". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Pakistan's best shortest format players assemble for National T20". Cricket World. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  8. ^ "1st Match (D/N), Rawalpindi, Sep 23 2021, National T20 Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Shadab to captain Pakistan against Afghanistan in Sharjah". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  10. ^ "KPL: Pakistani 'Malinga' Zaman Khan continues to impress with the ball". Geo News.
  11. ^ Interview with Hamid Mir in Capital Talk
  12. ^ Nasir, Saad (14 March 2022). "Qalandars are Building House for Zaman Khan After Mud House Images Go Viral". Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  13. ^ Farooq, Umar (1 March 2022). "The breakout stars of PSL 2022: Zaman Khan, Mohammad Haris, Yasir Khan, and others". ESPNcricinfo.
  14. ^ "Zaman Khan's influence continues in KPL 2021 - Henry Club". Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  15. ^ "PSL 2022: Here's Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 7". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Watch: 20-Year-Old Pakistani Quick Zaman Khan Channels Lasith Malinga With Match-Winning Final Over In PSL". Wisden. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  17. ^ Desk, Sports (27 February 2022). "Here's the List of All PSL 7 Awards and Prize Money". Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Zaman Khan joins Derbyshire for Vitality Blast". ASports.tv. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Pakistan name new captain for Afghanistan T20Is". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  20. ^ "1st T20I (N), Sharjah, March 24, 2023, Afghanistan v Pakistan". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  21. ^ Agarwal, Naman (13 September 2023). "Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad Update: Naseem Shah Ruled Out, Zaman Named Replacement". Wisden.
  22. ^ "PAK vs SL, Asia Cup 2023, 11th Match, Super Four at Colombo, September 14, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo.

External links

Pakistan squad – 2023 Cricket World Cup
Lahore Qalandars – current squad
Manchester Originals – current squad
Jaffna Kings – current squad
Sydney Thunder – current squad
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