Arshad Iqbal, born on December 26, 2000, is a cricketer representing Pakistan. He marked his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in April 2021.
Arshad Iqbal PSL Records & Stats
Arshad Iqbal has played 23 PSL matches in which he has taken 22 wickets.
Matches | 23 |
Wickets | 22 |
Bowling Average | 32.1 |
Runs | 5 |
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Arshad Iqbal Domestic Career
Arshad Iqbal hails from the village of Maniri Payan in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, born into a family with a military background. His father, Captain (r) Gul Haidar, has been a significant influence on his life, while he looks up to cricketing legend Wasim Akram for inspiration.
Iqbal’s cricketing journey began with his List A debut for Water and Power Development Authority in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup on October 16, 2018. Prior to this, he earned a spot in Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
His first-class debut followed shortly after, representing Water and Power Development Authority in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on October 19, 2018. He then stepped into the T20 arena, making his debut for Karachi Whites in the 2018–19 National T20 Cup on December 13, 2018.
In January 2021, Iqbal’s skills were recognized once again as he was named in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s squad for the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup. His talent and hard work paid off when he was selected for Pakistan’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their tours to South Africa and Zimbabwe in March 2021. This led to his T20I debut on April 23, 2021, against Zimbabwe.
In October 2021, Iqbal’s promising performances earned him a spot in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka, showcasing his potential to contribute to Pakistan’s cricketing endeavors on the international stage.