Hamza Saleem Dar is a Spanish cricketer of Pakistani origin who has played many matches for them. He made headlines in 2023 by scoring an unbeaten 193 runs in a T10 match.
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Wiki/Biography
Hamza Saleen Dar was born in Gujarat city of Punjab state of Pakistan. According to one source, he was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023), and according to another source, he was born on Sunday, June 25, 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) Was. He did his schooling from Municipal Model High School, Gujarat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Hamza Saleem Dar during his school days
He later moved to Spain and pursued graduate studies at the University of Barcelona (known as Universitat de Barcelona). He was interested in playing cricket since childhood and later became a professional cricketer.
Hamza Saleem Dar during his college days
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (Approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents. He has two brothers named Mustafa Ali and Murtaza Dar.
Hamza Saleem Dar (far right) with his father and brothers
Hamza Saleem Dar (left) with his father and brother
wife and children
He is unmarried and has no children.
relationships/affairs
he is single.
Religion
Hamza Saleem Dar follows the religion of Islam.
A picture of Hamza Salim Dar during Eid
Nationality/Citizenship
He holds Spanish citizenship.
livelihood
domestic
Hamza Saleen Dar started playing cricket for Spanish clubs, mainly in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. He later played for Badalona Shaheen Cricket Club and Pak Montcada Cricket Club in the T10 Catalunya Cup.
Hamza Saleem Dar (right) when he played for Pak Montcada Cricket Club
In the 2023 European Cricket Series held in the T10 format, he played for Catalunya Jaguar (CJ) and made several records. On 5 December 2023, he scored an unbeaten 193 runs against Sohal Hospitalet (SOH) in 43 balls at a strike rate of 449, which included 22 sixes and 14 fours.
He has also played for Pak Youngsters CC and Ripoll Warriors CC in different seasons of Liga Catalan de Cricket. He played for Vitoria Cricket Club in the 2023 Glasgow Cup. He has also played for Montcada Royal.
Hamza Saleem Dar holding the trophy after winning the match for Montcada Royal
international
t20
Hamza Saleen Dar played his first T20I match against Finland on 17 August 2019 at Kerava National Cricket Ground in Kerava, Finland and scored 8 runs. On 11 September 2021, he scored his first T20I half-century by scoring 59 not out against Germany. At the 2023 European Championship held in Cartama (Málaga), he became the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament after scoring 354 runs and taking 14 wickets, helping Spain win the bronze medal.
Hamza Saleem Dar in Spain national team jersey
union
Catalunya Premier League
In the 2023 Catalunya Premier League, he played for Verona Royals.
Jersey number
He wears the number 12 jersey for the Spanish national team in international tournaments, and the numbers 7 and 10 in local tournaments.
Hamza Saleem Dar in the number 12 jersey for the Spanish national team
Hamza Salim Dar in number 10 jersey
Hamza Salim Dar in number 7 jersey
record
- Highest individual score in T10 cricket (for Catalunya Jaguars against Sohal Hospitalet on 5 December 2023)
Facts/General Knowledge
- Hamza Saleem Dar’s batting style is left-arm, and his bowling style is right-arm medium pace. He mainly plays as an all-rounder.
Left-handed batting stance of Hamza Saleem Dar while playing in a match
- He likes to ride horses whenever he travels from Spain to Pakistan.
Hamza Salim Dar on horseback
- In an interview, Hamza revealed that whenever he is not playing, he also works as a taxi driver. He also said that he did not earn much from cricket and had to struggle to make ends meet.
- He likes to travel to different cities in his free time.
Hamza Salim Dar during a trip to the beach
- His fans and friends have affectionately nicknamed him Hamzi.
- Hamza Saleem Dar often eats non-vegetarian food to meet his nutritional requirements.
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn