Early Life and Family Details
Abdullah Shafique is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a right-handed top-order batsman. He plays for the Lahore Qalanders franchise in PSL.
He was born on November 20, 1999, in Sialkot, Pakistan. He belongs to an upper-class family his father, Shafiq Ahmed is a long-term resident of Dubai, where he moved in 1991. He was a professional cricketer and later became a cricket coach in Dubai.
His uncle Arshad Ali is also a cricketer who plays for the International Cricket Team of UAE(United Arab Emirates).
Abdullah belongs to a cricketing family. Other than cricket he enjoys playing guitar and singing.
Abdullah was first brought by Multan Sultans in the 2018 PSL Draft but did not get a chance to play. He made his first-class debut for Central Punjab in 2019 Quaid-e.Azam Trophy. In 2020, he made his T20 debut for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup.
Abdullah scored 102* in this match and became the first Pakistani batsman to score a century on his first-class T20 debut. As a result of Abdullah’s performance, he got his name in the Pakistani Squad for a series against Zimbabwe. In November 2020, he made his T20 International debut against Zimbabwe.
Abdullah Shafique Biography
- Full Name: Abdullah Shafique
- Nickname: Mysterio
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1999
- Place of Birth: Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
- Age (as of 2023): 24 years old
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Religion: Islam
- Profession: Cricketer
- Jersey Number: 57
- Horoscope: Aquarius
- Education: F.S.C. degree
- Best Friends: Saud Shakeel & Agha Salman
Physical Stats & More
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
- Weight: 174 lbs (79 kg)
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm leg spin
- Role: Batsman
Net worth and salary
- Monthly Salary: 17.5 Lakh PKR (PCB C Contracted Player)
- PSL Salary: 1.5 Crore PKR (approx)
- Total Net Worth: 50 Crore PKR (approx)
Abdullah Shafique Family Members
- Father: Shafiq Ahmed
- Mother: (will update soon)
- Siblings: Zainab
- Brother: Hasan
International Debut
- He made his international debut in November 2020, playing in a T20I match against Zimbabwe
- He made his Test debut on 26 November 2021, playing in a match against Bangladesh
- He made his ODI debut on 21 August 2022, against the Netherlands
Records & Achievements
- Became the Youngest Player to score a double century in Test Cricket
- Scored his maiden Test century in the first match’s fourth innings, against Australia
- Scored a historic 160* in the fourth innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, to help Pakistan win the match
- Became the first Pakistani batsman to score a century in a World Cup debut match, with a score of 113 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2023
- Additionally, built a strong partnership of 176 runs with Mohammad Rizwan, helping Pakistan successfully chase down the highest target in World Cup history, which was 345.”
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
- What is the age of Abdullah Shafique?
- Abdullah Shafique was born on November 20, 1999, so he is currently 24 years old.
- What is the Profession of Abdullah Shafique?
- Abdullah Shafique is a professional cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national team and for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League.
- Who is Abdullah Shafique’s wife?
- Abdullah Shafique is not married.
- Who is Abdullah Shafique’s Parents?
- Abdullah Shafique’s father is Shafiq Ahmed, a former cricketer and coach. His mother’s name is not publicly known.
- Who is Abdullah Shafique’s siblings?
- Abdullah Shafique has one sister, Zainab.
- What is the net worth of Abdullah Shafique?
- Abdullah Shafique’s net worth is estimated to be around 50 Crore.
- What is the education of Abdullah Shafique?
- Abdullah Shafique has an F.S.C. degree.
- What is the height and weight of Abdullah Shafique?
- Abdullah Shafique is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 68 kg.