Who is Abdullah Shafique?
The cricketing world is keen to know about Abdullah Shafique profile, biography, and stats. Perfect defense, calculated front foot, amazing hand-eye coordination, patience, and perseverance, all these are the elements of Abdullah Shafique.
The batting Maestro, the elegant, the artful-Abdullah Shafique.
Abdullah Shafique is also called a “textbook player” by captain Babar Azam.
Abdullah Shafique came to the limelight in World’s cricket with a remarkable century on his ODI World Cup 2023 deubt.
Abdullah Shafique witnessed a stunning run chase against Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup 2023. Abdullah shafique showed nerves of steel and pulled off an extra ordinary run chase of 344. Abdullah Shafique and Pakistan broke many records today. This was the highest run chase in ODI World Cup from any team. Abdullah Shafique became the first Pakistani batsman to hit a hundred in World Cup in India.
Abdullah Shafique is technically solid and composed just like captain Babar Azam. Due to his resemblance with Babar Azam, experts and cricket fans call him “Chota Babar”. For Abdulah Shafique cricket is not a profession but a passion. Abdullah was directly selected into the squad without much domestic experience due to his natural talent.
This lad has also a good sense of responsibility and understanding about how and when to use all these elements to bring the team into a comfort zone from an unfavorable situation. Abdullah Shafique is regarded as one of the best prospects for the future by many cricket experts and fans. Abdullah Shafique is the first Pakistani batter, to score a century on his first-class and T20 debut.
Former Pakistan captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, has suggested that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prepare Test opener, Abdullah Shafique, as a middle-order batter in the fifty-over format for the upcoming season.
The former coach stated that the right-handed opener is a technically sound batter who can play the spin with ease, making him a good option for Pakistan to play as a middle-order batter.
In response to a question about Abdullah’s ability in T20 cricket, Misbah stated that the opening batter has the talent to be a part of the side in the shortest format, but he should concentrate on ODI and Test cricket.
Prior to his international career, he had just played 8 List A matches without significant success.
Abdullah Shafique Date of Birth
Abdullah Shafique Born
Abdullah Shafique was born on 20 November 1999. Abdullah Shafique current age is 24.
Abdullah Shafique Place of Birth
Abdulllah Shafique place of Birth is Sialkot. A city in Pakistan who has given many world class cricketers to Pakistan like Shoaib Malik etc.
Abdullah Shafique Height
Abdullah Shafique height is 5 feet and 10 inches (178 cm)
Abdullah Shafique Weight
Abdullah Shafique’s weight is approximately 69 Kg.
Abdullah Shafique Hobbies
He loves and enjoys music. He himself plays guitar and sings.
Abdullah Shafique Education
F.S.C. He is unable to study further because he was selected in U16, and U19 and then selected for Pakistan national team.
Abdullah Shafique Favorite players in Cricket
Abdullah Shafique revealed in an interview that he idolizes Ricky Ponting. From the current Pakistan team, he looks up to Babar Azam.
Is Abdullah Shafique brother of Asad Shafique?
Abdullah Shafique has no relation with Asad Shafiq.
Abdullah Shafique Current Teams
Pakistan U16, Pakistan U19, Sialkot region, Central Punjab, Multan Sultans, Lahore Qalandars, and Pakistan national team.
Abdullah Shafique Father
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. Abdullah Shafique’s father is currently doing coaching job in Dubai’s GEMS modern academy school. His uncle Arshad Ali played international cricket for the UAE.
Abdullah Shafique Family
Abdullah Shafique’s passion for cricket was kindled by his father and uncle, both of whom had significant cricketing backgrounds.
His father served as a cricket coach in the UAE. His uncle even represented the UAE in international cricket.
Abdullah Shafique already had the influence of cricket from his family. Abdullah started playing cricket early as his father used to teach him the basics. Like other middle-class families, he has to take his cricket with his studies parallelly in the start. But when he was selected for Sialkot U16 and U19 teams, he has to give full time to his cricket. His family fully supported him then because he was already from a cricketing background.
Abdullah Shafique Early Cricketing Days
The opening batter played his club cricket at the Amir Waseem Cricket Academy in Sialkot and represented Sialkot Region at the U16 and U19 levels.
The introduction of the new domestic structure in 2019 forced a new opening for Abdullah. The right-handed batter was picked in Central Punjab.
Abdullah made the most of the opportunity and racked up two centuries and a half-century to record 545 runs in six matches at an average of 68.13 in the three-day Second XI tournament in the 2019-20 season.
Abdullah made sure he grabbed the spotlight with a 209-ball 133 on his first-class debut in December 2019. On 30 September 2020, Abdullah smashed 11 fours and four sixes in his maiden T20 appearance to score a scintillating 102 not out off 58 balls against Southern Punjab at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This helped him enter the record books as the only Pakistan batter to score centuries on first-class and T20 debuts.
The domestic heroics saw him get a spot in the Pakistan Shaheens side that toured Sri Lanka in October/November in 2021 where he scored 126 runs from two four-day matches, which included a century in the second four-day game.
Abdulalh ShafiqueTest Career and Stats
Since his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2021, there has been no looking back for Abdullah. He has a tally of 1220 runs from 14 Test matches . Abdullah Shafique test average is 50.8 and strike rate of 44.
Abdullah Shafique ODI Career and Stats
Only played 5 ODIs and score 193 runs. Abdullah Shafique highest ODI score is 113 against Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup 2023. Abdullah Shafique current ODI average is 38.60. Abdullah Shafique strike rate in ODI is 90.19. Abdullah Shafique recently scored his maiden century in his maiden ODI World Cup match.
Abdullah Shafique T20 Career and Stats
Played so far 6 T20s and scored 64 runs at an average of 12.80 at a strike rate of 120.
Abdullah Shafique Networth
Abdullah Shafique is placed in category C by PCB in recent central contracts given to Pakistan cricketers for year 2023-2026. Abdullah Shafique will get PKR 1765000 per month with inclusion of 3% revenue share from ICC events.
Abdullah Shafique Best Innings
Shafique, just 22 years of age, has had an incredible start to this international career and showcased his talent even further with a fourth-innings masterclass at Galle. That none of the other batters could cross 55 in the run-chase summed up the impact of his knock as Pakistan successfully hunted down their second-highest score in the fourth innings of any Test match. Shafique’s 160* was also the second-highest score by a Pakistan batter in the fourth innings of a win, and the eight-highest overall in the history of the game.
Abdullah Shafique and Multan Sultans in the PSL
Abdullah Shafique secured a spot with the Multan Sultans in 2018. But unfortunately did not make his debut.
Abdullah Shafique and Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars picked Asad Shafique for PSL 7. The right-handed batter stated that PSL is a major platform that nourishes players and showcases their talent.
“The PSL is an important platform for all players, almost the same as playing international cricket. I am very pleased to have been selected for the Lahore Qalandars squad and am looking forward to this opportunity to prove myself in this tournament. Hopefully, I can avail this opportunity and put in some good performances”, said Abdullah.
Abdullah Shafique PSL 7 Stats
In the HBL PSL, Abdullah was first picked by Multan Sultans in the 2018 Players Draft but failed to get a game in the season. Abdullah’s first experience of the PSL eventually came with Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2022 when he amassed 251 runs from 11 matches. Abdullah Shafique has a strike rate of 128 with an average of 22.81 in PSL season 2022.
Abdullah Shafique retained by Lahore Qalandares in Gold Category for PSL 8
Abdullah Shafique retained by Lahore Qalandars in the gold category in PSL 8.
Abdullah Shafique Salary in PSL 8
Abdullah Shafique is placed in the gold category in PSL 8 for Lahore Qalandars and earned USD 50K (PKR 8800000).
Abdullah Shafique PSL 8 Stats
In 10 matches 268 runs with an average of 26.80 and a strike rate of 144.09. His highest score was 75. He scored 2 50s. He hit 11 6s and 25 4s.
Abdullah Shafique scored a breezy half-century for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2023
He came with a bang in PSL 8. He was given chance by Lahore Qalandars in the 4th of their match in place of Kamran Ghulam. He showed what he can do for his team. He scored 75 runs in 41 balls with a strike rate of 182. He hit 5 sixes and 5 fours. He along with Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Shah Afridi led to their team victory against Peshawar Zalmi in the 15th match of PSL 8. Shaheen Shah Afridi also heap praises for Abdullah Shafique and said that Abdullah Shafique has class of Babar Azam in Pakistan.
Abdullah shafique hit 50 in PSL 8 final for Lahore Qalandars
Abdullah Shafique played a crucial role in winning the champion title of PSL 8 for his team Lahore Qalandars. He scored 65 runs in 40 balls in the final. He hit 2 6s and 8 4s. His strike rate in the final of PSL 8 was 162.50.He was indeed unsung hero of final of PSL 8.
Abdullah Shafique scored maiden 50 in crucial match of Asia Cup 2023
Abdullah Shafique score 52 runs from 69 balls in crucial situation and match against Srilanka. Abdullah Shafique smash 2 sixes and 3 fours with strike rate of 75. Maiden ODI fifty for Abdullah Shafique! He got this opportunity due to Imam’s back spasm and he’s played very well.
Abdullah Shafique Selected in Pakistan 15 men Squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023
Great news for Abdullah Shafique and its fans. Abdullah Shafique has been selected in Pakistan 15 men squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023. His fifty against Sri Lanka paved his way to the mega event. No doubt he deserve to be in the 15 men squad. He is almost the same player as Babar Azam with sound technique and temperament. He is complete package as a batsman.
Abdullah Shafique get central contract from PCB in Category C
Abdullah Shafique included in central contract list of 2023-26 from PCB in category C. Central contract is offered to Pakistan cricket team before going to World Cup 2023.
This category players will get a rise of 135%. 1.5 million will be new monthly salary for C category players. Only Imad Waseem is included with Abdullah Shafique in Category C. Indeed a proud moments for the young lad. Abdullah Shafique will also get other benefits like match fee, revenue share from PCB on ICC events.
Abdullah Shafique Runs, Stats & Records in ODI World Cup 2023
So far, Abdullah Shafique has had the best World Cup for a Pakistan batsman aged 23 or younger. No Pakistani batsman age 23 or younger has made more than 332 runs with average of 55.
Abdullah Shafique has scored 332 runs from just 6 innings in World Cup 2023 at the age of 23. – Rachin & Abdullah have been the most impressive young batters In this World Cup. Abdullah shafique score 4th 50 plus score in ODI World Cup 2023. 3 fifties and 1 hundred in ODI world Cup 2023.
Abdullah Shafique Debut Century in ODI World Cup 2023
The Men in Green met with early blows as they were 37-2 in just 7.2 overs and then Abdullah took authority of the chase and became the only Pakistani batter to score a century on his World Cup debut.
Abdullah Shafique replacing Fakhar Zaman at the top, batted fluently. He steadied the ship and lifted the tempo to put islanders under immense pressure.
Abdullah Shafique his maiden ODI century in his maiden ODI World Cup match with 3 sixes and 10 fours. Abdullah Shafique scored 113 runs on 103 balls. Abdullah Shafique strike rate in this match was 109.71.
Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan made possible which was looking impossible with early fall of Imam ul haq and Babar Azam. Simple match winning and unbelievable knock from little champ.
With this, Abdullah Shafique not only registered his first ODI century but also made a record of becoming the first-ever Pakistani to score a hundred on ODI World Cup debut.
Another record is also broken as Pakistan chased down the highest total in history of ODI World Cup.
Abdullah Shafique is the first Pakistan batter to score a World Cup Hundred in India.
Abdullah Shafique Monthly Salary, Match Fee and Networth
Abdullah Shafique monthly salary is PKR 1.7 million that he is now earning from PCB from central contract 2023-26. Abdullah Shafique will earn PKR 838000 for playing a test match for Pakistan. Abdullah Shafique will earn match fee of PKR 515000 for playing an ODI match. Abdullah Shafique earn match fee of PKR 372075 for playing a T20 match as he has central contract 2023-26 from PCB. Abdullah Shafique is retained in the Gold category of PSL and will again earn USD 50K from PSL 2024.
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