Irfan Khan Niazi Profile,Biography and Stats

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Who is Irfan Khan Niazi?

Irfan Khan Niazi was given a golden opportunity by Karachi Kings to play in PSL 2023 and 2024 in emerging category. 2024 PSL was the most successful season for the young lad. He scored 172 runs with an average of 43 and strike rate of above 140. He proved why he played all matcches from Karachi Kings in PSL 2024. Came in death overs when only 4-5 overs left and risk slog cricket is needed at the death. He was successful to provide the finishing touch for his team in most of the occassions. Also looked to cement his place in Karachi Kings team for next year of PSL 2025. He is also regarded as the best athelete on the field and a gun fielder.

Irfan Khan Niazi is currently the fittest cricketer in the present Pakistan Cricket tam squad.

Irfan Khan Niazi Data of Birth

Irfan Khan Niazi date of birth is 28th December 2002

Irfan Khan Niazi Place of Birth

Irfan Khan Niazi was born in Mianwali. A place where the great Imran Khan was born also.

Irfan Khan Niazi Current Teams

Pakistan Under-19s, Central Punjab, Karachi Kings, Pakistan national team.

Irfan Khan Niazi Batting Style

Right-hand batsman

Irfan Khan Niazi Bowling Style

Right-arm medium-fast (occasional)

Irfan Khan Niazi Height 

Irfan Khan Niazi height is 6 Feet 1 Inches.

Irfan Khan Niazi Weight

Irfan Khan Niazi weight 70 KG

Irfan Khan Niazi Favourite Player

Shane Watson and Shoaib Malik

Irfan Khan Niazi Family 

Reflecting on the sacrifices made by his parents, Irfan mentioned, ‘When tragedy struck our family with the loss of my younger brother, my parents selflessly supported me in pursuing my cricketing dreams. Despite their own hardships, they never wavered in their backing and even traveled to Faisalabad to show their unwavering support. Their prayers and encouragement have been instrumental in my journey.’

Irfan Khan Niazi Early Cricketing Days

Irfan hails from Mianwali, where he initiated his cricket journey. However, his beginning wasn’t smooth, as he faced failure in his first school trial. Reflecting on those days, Irfan recalls, “When I tried out for the school team, I couldn’t make it. Taking it as a challenge, I decided to prove myself and get selected. Eventually, not only did I get selected, but I also became the captain of the school team, thus marking the beginning of my cricketing journey.”

After school cricket, Irfan’s next destination was the district level Under-19 team. His first year wasn’t as successful, and he was advised to quit cricket and pursue studies or another career path. Recounting his experience, Irfan said, “When I was selected for Mianwali District Under-19 team, I didn’t get a chance to play in the first four matches of the season. It was only in the fifth and the last match of the team in the season when I got out for a duck in the first innings and got run out in the second.

“At that point, the team coach advised me to quit cricket, considering it a waste of time. This was my second challenge. I went back to my club and practised from noon till evening after school every single day. Throughout the year, I worked hard, and eventually, I became the captain of the same team, Mianwali District Under-19. In Mianwali, the captain of my club and my mentor, Inzamam-ul-Haq, provided me with a lot of guidance, and he is my first formal coach.”

For his cricket career, Irfan left his city Mianwali and shifted to Faisalabad, where he continued his educational and cricket journey at the renowned institution DPS (Divisional Public School & College). Speaking about this, Irfan said, “The principal of DPS, Shahid Mahmood, supported me a lot in terms of cricket and gave me the opportunity to captain the DPS team for three years. When the cricket academy I used to play for in Faisalabad, FACE cricket academy, closed down for some reason, I joined the cricket academy of former Test cricketer Mohammad Salman, and under his coaching, I got the opportunity to improve my cricket skills significantly. Salman (bhai) provided me with excellent guidance.”

Irfan’s performance at the Inter-Regional level was instrumental in clinching the championship for Faisalabad Region in the Inter-Regional Under-19 Three-Day Tournament in his second year. He struck a century for Faisalabad in the final of the tournament. With an average of 41 runs in 13 innings, including one century and two half-centuries, and 12 catches, Irfan was among the top five batsmen of the tournament. Despite excelling in cricket, Irfan was also coping with the loss of his younger brother.

Based on his performance at the Inter-Regional level, Irfan Khan was included in the Pakistan Under-19 camp and subsequently joined the team touring South Africa in 2019. Recalling his journey, Irfan said, “In 2019, I got selected for Pakistan Under-19, and I was picked for the series against South Africa. On that tour, I scored a century. At that time, I used to bat in the middle order, which allowed me to play longer innings. Our coach, Azam Khan, advised me to play in the lower middle order and take on the role of a finisher.”

During this tour, Irfan scored 208 runs in four innings with an average of 69.33 and took three catches. His next milestone for Pakistan Under-19 was the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa in 2020. In three innings, he scored 56 runs and remained a prominent fielder for Pakistan with six catches in five matches. He was also part of the squad for the 2021 Under-19 Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates, where he scored 61 runs, being Pakistan’s fourth-highest run-scorer, and took eight catches in four matches, emerging as Pakistan’s most outstanding fielder.

In the 2021 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in the West Indies, Irfan represented Pakistan as a finisher, scoring 132 runs in five innings.

Talking about his experience in the Under-19 World Cup, Irfan says, “In the Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies, my role was that of a finisher, and my batting position was such that I sometimes got the opportunity to bat and sometimes not. In the first match of the tournament, I scored 75 runs against Zimbabwe, then 24 against Bangladesh, and 27 against Australia. After that, I got the opportunity to play domestic cricket at the senior level, and I was included in Central Punjab’s Second XI. I was the youngest player in Central Punjab that year.”

Irfan Khan Niazi in PSL 2023

In the 2021-22 domestic cricket season, Irfan scored 529 runs with an average of 53 in the Cricket Association Championship (T20s) and 79 runs in the Cricket Association Challenge (Three-Day). In the 2022-23 season, Irfan was included in Central Punjab’s First XI, and in this season, he scored 141 runs in the National T20 Cup and 122 runs in the Pakistan Cup. Karachi Kings selected Muhammad Irfan Khan in the Emerging Category in the HBL PSL Draft 2023 based on his performance for Central Punjab in that season.

Irfan says, “Playing from Central Punjab, my role was such that it was difficult to be on top in terms of scoring because I used to bat as a lower-middle-order finisher, but I always remained in the top 10 scorers. At that time, Central Punjab had a star studded squad in the First XI, which made it difficult to find a place in it. But the coaches knew who was performing in the Second XI. When Abdul Razzaq became the coach and saw me playing, he gave me the opportunity to play in the National T20 Cup, and based on my performance in that tournament, Karachi Kings selected me for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2023.”

Irfan Khan Niazi was picked as an emerging player by Karachi Kings in PSL 2023.

Irfan Khan Niazi price in PSL 2023

Irfan Khan Niazi price in PSL 2023 is USD 7500 (PKR 2 Million) as he is in emerging category.

Irfan Khan performance in PSL 2023

Irfan Khan Niazi scored 92 runs in 8 matches of PSL 2023 with an average of 23 and a strike rate of 135. Average performance overall in PSL 2023.

Irfan Khan Niazi retained by Karachi Kings in PSL 2024

Talking about his experience in the HBL PSL, Irfan says, “It was an honor to have my name in the HBL PSL, and I am very grateful to the management of Karachi Kings for believing in me and providing me with ample opportunities. I had a lot to learn in my first season, it was all a very new experience for me, and I would call the first year in the HBL PSL a learning opportunity for me. And this year, in HBL PSL 9, I was prepared to a great extent for it, Karachi Kings retained me and supported me continuously. I am also thankful to Karachi Kings’ owner Salman Iqbal for his constant support and encouragement at every opportunity. Assistant coach Muhammad Masroor, with whom I have been working with in the age group cricket, also provided me with excellent guidance in Karachi Kings and helped me improve my fielding and batting.”

Irfan Khan Niazi is among the 8th players retained by Karachi Kings for PSL 2024. He was again retained in the emerging category.

Irfan Khan Niazi Net Worth 

Irfan Khan Niazi is earning USD 7500K (2 million) in each season of PSL 2023 and 2024 as he is placed in the emerging category of PSL.

Irfan Khan Niazi Performance in PSL 2024 for Karachi Kings 

Irfan Khan Niazi played 9 matches and have batting in 8 innings. He scored 172 runs with an average of 43 and strike rate of 140.98. He hit 22 4s and six 6s. His highest score is 39 in PSL 2024. Indeed an excellent performance from a player who came at no.6 or 7 and when only few death overs are left. Overall he proved why he was included in every match by Karachi Kings. He was able to build trust and confidence of his captain and team management.

Waseem Akram advise to pick Irfan Khan Niazi in T20 World cup squad 2024

Legendary cricketer Waseem Akram really impressed with Irfan Khan Niazi performance in PSL 2024 as a middle order batsman and a gun fielder. He want that he must be picked for T20 World cup 2024 squad as a middle order batsman.

Irfan Khan Niaz nominated as the Emerging Player of PSL 2024

Hailing from Mianwali, Niazi was named both the Fielder of the Tournament and the Emerging Player of PSL 9.Irfan Khan Niazi played 9 matches and have batting in 8 innings. He scored 172 runs with an average of 43 and strike rate of 140.98. He hit 22 4s and six 6s. His highest score is 39 in PSL 2024.

Irfan Khan Niazi declared as the Fielder of the Tournament

Irfan Khan Niazi also decalred as the fielder of the tournament.Irfan Niazi’s fielding prowess was evident throughout the tournament, with the emerging player taking 8 catches in 9 matches in PSL 9, further solidifying his reputation as a dynamic asset on the field. An absolute livewire in the field, Niazi took 8 catches in tough hot spots, and also commanded a reputation as a boundary rider who should be avoided when trying to sneak in a second run.

Irfan Khan Niazi included in PSL 9 team of the tournament 

Only player from Karachi Kings to be included in PSL 9 team of the tournament. Won so many accolades in PSL 2024.

Irfan Khan Niazi Called for army training camp for Preparation of Wrold Cup 2024

Irfan Khan Niazi among with 29 cricketers selected Monday by the Pakistan Cricket Board to attend the March 26-April 8 camp at Kakul, Abbottabad for preparation of World Cup T20 2024 played in June in the carribean. Irfan Khan Niazi is over the moon as he is selected first time in Pakistan national team. 

Pakistan’s international cricketers will undergo a two-week fitness training camp with the army to prepare for upcoming limited-overs tours and the Twenty20 World Cup. Pakistan is scheduled to host New Zealand for five T20s next month and will also play the T20 series in Ireland and England before the T20 World Cup starts on June 2.

The PCB said the camp, organized in collaboration with Pakistan army, will focus on team building and is aimed to enhance the physical and mental strength of the players, “ensuring they are in the best condition to face the challenges ahead.”

“The players will undergo a comprehensive training regime tailored to elevate their fitness levels, agility, leadership, strategic thinking and overall performance on the field,” the PCB said in a statement.

Pakistan squad: Aamir Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Haseebullah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Irfan Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, and Zaman Khan.

Irfan Khan Niazi declared the Fittest Cricketer in Pakistan’s Training camp going on at Kakul academy under Pakistan’s Army supervision

In 2 kms running test for Pakistan’s training and fitness camp, Irfan Khan Niazi got the first position among 29 pool of Pakistan’s cricketers. He completed 2 Kms in shortest time of 6 minutes and 47 seconds. He was declared the fittest cricketer on training and fitness camp at Kakul academy. This intesniv training is under the supervision of Pakistan Army.

Irfan Khan Niazi debut call up for Pakistan’s National team against New Zeland T20s

Playing for Pakistan is the dream of every player, and when the team announcement was being made, I was watching it on TV with my family. The feeling of hearing my name in the national squad cannot be expressed in words.”

Irfan Khan Niazi also represented Pakistan’s shirt at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cups 2020 and 2022.

Irfan Khan Niazi selected in Pakistan’s national T20 side due to his impressive performance in PSL 2024. Irfan Khan Niazi was announced the emerging player of the tournament and best fielder of the PSL 2024.

“I am deeply honoured to have been selected in the Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Breaking into such a formidable team like Pakistan is a testament to the dedication and effort I have put into my game. Now, my focus is on seizing this opportunity and solidifying my position within the team,” Irfan was quoted as saying by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a press release.

“I am fully committed to continuing to work diligently and proving myself worthy of the trust placed in me by the captain and selectors.”

Pakistan squad for New Zealand series

Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir

Non-travelling reserves: Haseebullah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha

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