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Who is Zaman Khan?

Let’s go through Zaman Khan profile. The 21-year-old fast bowler, who has been clocked at 90MPH, has played 49 career T20s, picking up 59 wickets at an average of 23.35 and with best figures of 4-16.

Zaman Khan is among next big thing in Pakistan cricket. Now all T20 leagues around the world want to pick Zaman Khan as overseas player due to his slingy action like malinga and accuracy in delivering yorkers in death overs. Zaman Khan is product of PSL and won Lahore Qalandars two PSL trophies in 2022 and 2023.

Started cricket with the help of encouragement from his uncle and caught the eye with his bowling speed earning the nickname Kashmiri Express.

He is famous for his slingy action not too dissimilar to that of Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga and for speed. Zaman Khan’s main weapon is also that he mixed up his lengths and pace. Zaman rose to fame because of his economical bowling in crunch moments of the game and became a final-over specialist for champions Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League season 8, that too in the presence of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi.

Zaman Khan has a smiling face. Look very innocent and create positive vibes in Pakistan cricket team.

Zaman Khan Inspirational Story

Young Pakistani emerging player Zaman Khan has recently shared his inspirational story with fans. He talked to the official YouTube channel of PCB and shared details about his humble background. Talking about his background, Zaman Khan said, “My father was a laborer, he did all kinds of labor including wood work. My brothers were also the laborers, I used to do the same work, I used to load bricks or whatever labor was available. There was a ground nearby my place, I used to watch cricketers playing cricket in the ground, once, I went to the ground and started playing, the first day I bowled 10 wide balls, the second day I did not bowl any wide. After that I was attracted towards cricket. Cricket was my passion. I used to play even when I was sick. In these years, I kept on playing cricket quietly, until I got selected”.

Hence is not shy to share his humble background for millions of young Pakistan who want to pursue cricket as career.

Zaman Khan Date of Birth and Age

He was born on September 10, 2001. He is currently 21 years of age.

Zaman Khan Place of Birth

Born into a Suleiman khel Pashtun family in Chakswari, Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir

Zaman Khan Family

Like most kids in Pakistan, he started playing cricket with a tape ball. He gave trials for Northern U-16 and was selected.
His father was a daily laborer. His father was against his wishes to play cricket, enrolling him in a madrasa after school. But due to his uncle’s support, he started playing for Mirpur cricket clubs.

Zaman Khan Height

Zaman Khan’s height is 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m)

Zaman Khan Weight

70 KG

Zaman Khan Playing Role

Right arm Fast Medium

Zaman Khan Fastest Ball Speed

His fastest ball stands at 150 KPH. His average bowling speed is 140-145 KPH.

Zaman Khan Bowling Speed

Pakistan, a nation that has historically produced some of the most deadly pacers, has also praised Umran Malik. The young Indian speedster has now received an open challenge from another young pacer from Pakistan. Zaman Khan, who plays for the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League, has boldly said that he will break Umran Malik’s record of 156 KPH.

Zaman Khan Bowling Inspiration

Zaman Khan, who has an unorthodox sling bowling style like Malinga, said he had been watching the Sri Lankan bowler since he was very young and observed his bowling action very closely.

“I used to watch Lastith Malinga, because my action is similar to his, and I have learned a lot by observing him,” he said in a media talk at Gaddafi Stadium after the team’s training camp on Sunday.

Zaman Khan Current Teams

Lahore Qalandars, Jaffna Kings, Rawalakot Hawks. Pakistan National side, Manchester Originals, Sydney Thunder.

Zaman Khan’s early Cricketing days

Zaman was first spotted in a Multan Sultans camp back in 2018 before playing for Pakistan Under-17.
Due to his performance and bowling speed, he was noticed and got a chance to participate in the Kashmir Premier League in 2021, which would be the breakthrough for his career.

Lahore Qalandars picked Zaman Khan for PSL 2022

Lahore Qalandars first picked Zaman Khan in the emerging category for PSL 7. His excellent performance during the tournament helped his team to win their first-ever PSL title.

Lahore Qalandars retained Zaman Khan for PSL 8 in the emerging category. For PSL 8, Lahore Qalandras retained their main core of 8 players and Zaman Khan was one of them in the emerging category

Zaman Khan Career and Stats in PSL

Zaman Khan played 13 matches and took 18 wickets with an economy of 18.32 in PSL 7.

Zaman Khan took 15 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 8.57 in PSL 8.

Lahore Qalandars gifted a house to Zaman Khan

After winning PSL 7 trophy. Lahore Qalandars management visited their players’ hometowns.

During their visit to Zaman Khan’s hometown in Mirpur, the management of Lahore Qalandars has announced to build of a new house in Azad Kashmir for fast bowler Zaman Khan at the request of captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Earlier, pictures of Zaman Khan’s home went viral on social media. His house was made of mud.
The announcement was made by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Qalandars Samin Rana during a function in honor of Zaman Khan where the cricketer’s father was also present. Praising his excellent performance in the event, he said that all of you should be proud of him.

Zaman Khan price in PSL 8

Zaman Khan price is USD 9470 (PKR 1947000) as a player in the emerging category in PSL 8.

Zaman Khan won PSL 8 trophy for Lahore Qalandars

He defended 13 runs in the last over of the PSL 2023 final and won PSL 2023 trophy for his team Lahore Qalandars. It seemed that Zaman Khan has nerves of steel and has ice in his veins. This is not the first time he won the final. This is 3rd time he made his team win in crucial death overs.

Zaman Khan maiden call-up for Pakistan T20 Team

Due to his excellent performance in both PSL 7 and 8. Zaman Khan is selected for the Pakistan T20 team for the series against Afghanistan in UAE.

Zaman Khan joined Derbyshire for T20 Vitality Blast 2023

Zaman Khan also made his debut for England’s T20 Vitality Blast and represented Derbyshire in 2023.

Zaman Khan Career & Stats in the Vitality Blast 2023

where he ended up among the top wicket-takers with 25 wickets in 14 games at an average of 16.55 with an economy of 8.25. Zaman Khan was the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the Vitality Blast 2023.

Zaman Khan Fourth Highest T20 Wicket Taker in 2023

Furthermore, the right-arm pacer has also distinguished himself as the fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20 matches this year, having claimed an impressive tally of 38 wickets. The current leaders in this category are Rashid Khan with 64 wickets, followed by Shaheen Shah Afridi with 41 wickets and Nathan Ellis with 40 wickets.

Zaman Khan was picked by Manchester Originals for the Hundred 2023

Zaman Khan joined Manchester Originals as Replacement Players for the Hundred 2023.
Zaman Khan’s performances caught the attention of the Manchester Originals management, who moved swiftly to secure his services for the latter part of the tournament.
Zaman Khan will replace Josh Little from 16th August onwards.

Zaman Khan picked by Sydney Thunder in Big Bash 2023

Zaman Khan picked by Sydney Thunder as overseas Gold category player

Zaman Khan Price/Salary in BBL 2023-24

Zaman Khan will get AUD 300K (PKR 57 Million) in BBL13. Zaman Khan will play for his team Sydney Thunder for BBL 2023-24.

Zaman Khan called up for ODI Debut in Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan called up pacer Zaman Khan as back up bowler for Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Both got injured against India match in Asia Cup and also did not come to bat. Zaman Khan is over the moon for his maiden selection in Pak ODI team.

Despite criticism from cricket fans due to subpar fielding and batting, Zaman Khan’s remarkable performance in the match has earned him widespread appreciation and love on social media, with fans sharing his picture as a token of admiration.

Sri Lanka won the match but Zaman Khan won heart on his debut match. He delivered 6 overs for 39 runs on a batting wicket with an average of 6.50.

Zaman Khan picked in Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 as Travelling Reserve

Zaman khan included in Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 squad as travelling reserve along with Mohammad Haris and Ibrar Ahmed. Hope to see him play matches in ODI World Cup 2023 and win the title for Pakistan. Zaman Khan Profile.

Zaman Khan get Category D Central Contract from PCB for Year 2023-26

Zaman Khan is given first time central contract by PCB in catgory D.

Zaman Khan Salary/Price in PSL 2024

Zaman Khan promoted from Emerging to Gold category for PSL 2024 by Lahore Qalandars. Zaman Khan will earn USD50000(PKR 14.1 million) by playing PSL 2024.

Zaman Khan Networth

Zaman Khan will get PKR 1.1 million from PCB per month as salary as he has placed in Category D by PCB. Zaman Khan will get PKR 515000 for playing an ODI match for Pakistan. Zaman Khan will get PKR 372075 for playing a T20 match for Pakistan. Zaman Khan will earn PKR 14.1 by playing in PSL 2024. Zaman Khan will earn PKR 57 million by playing in Bigh Bash League 2023-24.

Zaman Khan leading Wicket taker for Pakistan in T20 in a Calender Year

This lad has so much fortune. Leading wicket taker in T20 in a calender year. Zaman Khan took 62 wickets and still BBL is on. Zaman Khan surpassed Shadab Khan who took 61 wickets last year 2022.

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