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Who is Abbas Afridi?

Abbas Afridi is an emerging fast bowler from Pakistan. He was the leading wicket-taker in PSL 8. He is also the only player who has a hat trick in PSL 8. Abbas Afridi was also declared an emerging player of the PSL 2023. He played for the Pakistan Under-19 team in the 2020 U-19 world cup. He was picked by Karachi Kings in PSL 6 for season 2021. Then he was picked by Multan Sultans in PSL 7 and later retained for PSL 8. He regularly played from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Abbas Afridi was declared the best Emerging player of PSL 2023. Recently he got maiden call up for T20 series against New Zeland where the same country is the host. Abbas Afridi is nephew of ex Pakistani fast bowler and current bowling coach of Pakistan national side Umer Gull.

Abbas Afridi Full Name

Muhammad Abbas Afridi

Abbas Afridi relationship with Umer Gul

Abbas Afridi is the nephew of former international cricketer fast bowler Umar Gul.Umer Gul is now the bowling coach of Pakistan cricket team.

Abbas Afridi Date of Birth

Abbas Afridi was born on April 05, 2001.

Abbas Afridi Current Age

He is currently 22 years of age.

Abbas Afridi Place of Birth

He was born in FATA (KPK)

Abbas Afridi Playing Role

Right Arm Fast Medium Bowler

Abbas Afridi Height

5 Feet 11 Inches

Abbas Afridi Weight

65 KG

Abbas Afridi Current Teams

Habib Bank Limited, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, KPK, Pakistan

Abbas Afridi played for Pakistan in U-19 World Cup 2020

In December 2019, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He remained the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the tournament.

Abbas Afridi First Class Stats and Career

He played just 9 first-class matches and took 23 wickets with an economhy of 3.77. Abbas Afridi best bowling figure in First Class matches is 5/53. Abbas Afridi average is 46.7 in first class career.

Abbas Afridi List A Stats and Career

Abbas Afridi played 21 list A matches and took 31 wickets with an economy of 5.41. Abbas Afridi average is 23.5 in List A matches.

Abbas Afridi T20 Stats and Career

Abbas Afridi so far played 23 T20 matches and took 33 wickets with an economy of 9.30. Abbas Average is 13.3 in T20. Abbas Afridi best bowling figure is 47/5 in T20 career.

Abbas Afridi played for Karachi Kings in PSL 2021

He played just 4 matches and scored 27 runs. Also took 4 wickets.

Abbas Afridi was picked by Multan Sultans PSL 2022

He was picked by Multan Sultans in the 2022 PSL season in the Emerging category. He played for them in 5 matches and took 3 wickets.

Abbas Afridi was retained by Multan Sultans for PSL 2023

He was retained by Multan Sultans in the emerging category along with Ihsanullah for PSL 8.

Abbas Afridi price in PSL 2023

Abbas Afridi price is USD 7500 (PKR 2 million) in PSL 8 for season 2023.He was selected by Multan Sultans in the emerging category for PSL 2023.

Abbas Afridi leading wicket-taker in PSL 8

Multan Sultans’ speedster Abbas Afridi became the leading wicket-taker in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8 after claiming 23 wickets.
The right arm has been a crucial part of the Sultans’ campaign this year by picking up regular wickets during the death overs.
Afridi’s economy rate might be on the higher side, 10.02, but a strike rate of 8.9 is a testament to his effectiveness during PSL 8.

Abbas Afridi Best Emerging player of the PSL 2023

As he was the leading wicket-taker of PSL 8. He was declared the best-emerging player of the PSL 2023.

Abbas Afridi took Hat-trick in PSL 8

He became the fifth bowler to claim a hat-trick in PSL history.

Abbas Afridi Area of expertise in bowling

Afridi bowls a good slower ball, which comes in handy, especially during the death overs, which has troubled the batters on numerous occasions during the ongoing PSL season eight.

Abbas Afridi Magical Performance in PSL 8 Final

When he came to bat, the match was totally in hands of Lahore Qalandars. 34 runs were required from 12 balls. Afridi hit six on the first ball he faced. Coming 2 balls he hit 2 more consecutive 4s. He scored 15 runs from 4 balls he faced and made the game not to die down in favor of Lahore Qalandars. Just 13 runs were needed from the last 6 balls. He scored 2 runs from 1st ball of the last over. Then scored 1 run from the 2nd ball and gave the strike to main batter Khushdil Shah. He played his part by scoring 17 runs of just 6 balls he faced and made the match in balance again. Indeed exceptional innings he played in the crucial final.

Abbas Afridi declared Best Bowler in Pakistan Cup 2023/24

Again in Pakistan Cup 2023/24, Peshawar fast bowler Abbas Afridi was declared for the best bowler award in Pakistan Cup 2023/24 with 15 wickets.

Abbas Afridi retained by Multan Sultans in Gold category for PSL 2024

Abbas Afridi who was the best Emerging player of PSL 8 is retained by Multan Sultans in the Gold category. That is absolute gold for Abbas Afridi as he promoted directly from emerging to gold category for PSL 2024.

Abbas Afridi got maiden call up for T20 tour of New Zealand in 2024

Abbas Afridi got maiden call up for T20 tour of New Zealand in January, 2024. That is a great opportunity to serve the green cap. Abbas Afridi was in the eyes of selectors since he was declared the best emerging player in PSL 2023.

Abbas Afridi Debut T20 against New Zealand 12.01.2024

Abbas Afridi did a fantastic T20 on a flat track of Auckland. Abbas Afridi took 3 wickets for 34 runs with an economy of 8.50. He took first wicket from Pakistan of dangerous Finn Allen, Williamson and of Glenn Philips. Of cours dream debut for him and for Pakistan.

Abbas Afridi Jersey Number

Abbas Afridi jersey number is 55. His uncle Umer Gul has the same jersey number 55 when he played for Pakistan.

Abbas Afridi T20 debut cap was also given by his uncle Umer Gul .He said to him while presenting debut cap to him that keep Pakitan first and perform at top level for Pakistan.

Abbas Afridi Net Worth

Abbas Afridi is retained in the Gold category by Multan Sultans for PSL 2024. Abbas Afridi will earn USD 50000 (PKR 14.1 million). Abbas Afridi earn PKR 372075 by playing a T20 match for Pakistan team.

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