Nickname(s)
Saqi
Profession
Cricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)
6′ 1″ (185 cm)
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
Cricket
International Debut
ODI– On 09 February 2020 vs South Africa at Johannesburg Test– On 16 March 2022 vs West Indies at Bridgetown T20– On 03 November 2019 vs New Zealand at Wellington
Jersey Number
#25 (England cricket team)
Domestic/State Team
First-class • Lancashire County Cricket Club
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Fast medium
Records (main ones)
• The first bowler for Lancashire to take a five-wicket haul in successive List A matches (2019 Royal London One-Day Cup)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
• Player of the Series award (England vs Pakistan series 2021) • ESPNcricinfo Awards Men’s ODI bowling performance of the year (2021) • Royal London One-Day Cup player of the tournament (2019) • England Development Programme Cricketer of the Year award (2015) Personal Life
Date of Birth
25 February 1997 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)
27 Years
Birthplace
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Nationality
British
Hometown
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England
School
Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, England
Religion/Religious Views
Islam
Food Habit
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Travelling, Listening Music
Social Media
• Instagram • Facebook • TwitterFamily
Parents
Father– Saqib’s father was born in England Mother– Saqib’s mother was born in Pakistan
Favourites
Cricketer
Shoaib Akhtar, Chris Gayle, Brett Lee
Football club
Liverpool FC
Beverage
Coffee