Ibrahim Zadran is an Afghan cricketer who has made headlines with his performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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Wiki/Biography
Ibrahim Zadran was born on Wednesday, 12 December 2001 (age 22 years; as of 2023) in Khost, Afghanistan. Their zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Ibrahim Zadran’s childhood photo
He became interested in cricket after watching his uncle Noor Ali Zadran score a half-century against India in the 2010 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies. He trained at his uncle’s cricket academy on his 2000 square meter family farm in Khost along with his cousins and another Afghan player, Mujeeb ur Rahman. Later he became a professional cricketer.
Ibrahim Zadran during his teenage years
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information available about his parents and siblings.
Ibrahim Zadran (far right) with his family members
wife and children
He is unmarried and has no children.
other relatives
He has a cousin named Khalid Khan. His uncle, Noor Ali Zadran, is a retired Afghan player.
Ibrahim Zadran with his cousin Khalid Khan (left)
Ibrahim Zadran with his uncle Noor Ali Zadran and cousin Mujeeb ur Rehman (left to right)
relationships/affairs
he is single.
Religion
He follows Islam.
livelihood
domestic
Ibrahim Zadran made his List A (ODI) debut for Mis Ainak Region against Band-e-Amir Region in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament on 11 August 2017, scoring 32 and 17 not out from 2 overs. Gave runs. Wicket. He made his T20 debut for Mis Ainak Region against Band-e-Amir Region in the Shpageeza Cricket League on 12 September 2017, conceding 8 runs without taking any wicket in an over.
Ibrahim Zadran with Hashmatullah Shahidi (left) during the domestic circuit
He played his first-class match for Band-e-Amir Region against Amo Region in the Alokozay Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-Day Tournament on 1 March 2018, scoring 9 runs and 16 runs in the first and second innings respectively. He has also played for Khost U-16, Khost U-17, Pamir Stars, Amo Sharks, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Kabul Eagles and Hindukush Strikers.
Ibrahim Zadran after winning the match for Hindukush Strikers
international
Afghanistan Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23
He emerged as the leading run-scorer for the Afghanistan Under-19 team with 186 runs during the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and 240 runs in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup. He played for the Afghanistan under-23 team at the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
Ibrahim Zadran is playing for Afghanistan Under-19
Examination
Ibrahim Zadran made his Test debut against Bangladesh in Chittagong, Bangladesh on 5 September 2019, scoring 21 runs in the first innings and 87 runs in the second innings, scoring his maiden Test half-century.
Ibrahim Zadran was capped on his Test debut
ODI
He played his first ODI against West Indies in Lucknow, India on 11 November 2019 and scored 2 runs. On 6 June 2022, he scored his first ODI century by scoring 121 not out against Zimbabwe. He scored his first ODI half-century on 2 June 2023 with 98 runs against Sri Lanka.
Ibrahim Zadran after winning the ODI match for Afghanistan
one day world cup
Ibrahim made headlines with his performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. During the match against Pakistan, he scored 87 runs and helped Afghanistan win the match.
Ibrahim Zadran celebrating his fifty during the match against Pakistan
During the match against Australia, he scored an unbeaten 129 runs and helped his team set a good target of 292 runs; However, they lost in front of the heroics of Glenn Maxwell’s double century and unbeaten 201 runs.
Ibrahim Zadran with Rashid Khan (right) during a practice session
t20
He made his T20I debut against West Indies in Lucknow, India on 14 November 2019 and scored 2 runs. He scored his first T20I half-century on 8 September 2022 against India with a score of 64 runs.
t20i world cup
Ibrahim Zadran played 3 matches in the 2022 T20 World Cup held in Australia and scored 80 runs at an average of 26.67 and a strike rate of 96.39.
Ibrahim Zadran batting against Australia in the 2022 T20 World Cup
Jersey number
He wears jersey number 18 for Afghanistan in international tournaments.
Ibrahim Zadran’s jersey number, 18
league
Afghanistan Premier League (APL)
He played for Nangarhar Leopards in the inaugural season of the APL in September 2018.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
He represented Fortune Barishal in 8 matches in the 2023 BPL season and scored 215 runs with a highest score of 52 runs.
Ibrahim Zadran playing for Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League
Thames Valley Cricket League
Ibrahim played 15 matches for Boyne Hill in the 2021 Thames Valley Cricket League and scored 479 runs.
record
- First Afghan batsman to score a century in ODI World Cup (against Australia in 2023 ODI World Cup)
- Fastest Afghan cricketer to score 1000 ODI runs (in 24 innings in October 2023)
Controversy
Dedicating MoM award to Afghan refugees
After winning the match against Pakistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup, he was given the man of the match award for his innings of 87 runs. During the presentation, he dedicated the award to Afghan refugees living in Pakistan who were ordered to return to Afghanistan, sparking outrage among Pakistanis, who criticized him for his move and accused him of backstabbing. Accused of stabbing.
Ibrahim Zadran after winning the Man of the Match award against Pakistan
Tweeted by a Pakistani news portal criticizing Ibrahim Zadran for dedicating his award to Afghan refugees
Favorite
- Cricketer: AB de Villiers
- Footballer: Kylian Mbappé
Facts/General Knowledge
- His batting style is right-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm medium-fast. He mostly plays as an opening batsman.
- Before the match against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India, Ibrahim met veteran Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Interestingly, even before going out to bat, he had announced that he would play like Sachin Tendulkar. Later he scored a century in the match and scored 129 not out.
Sachin Tendulkar, Ibrahim Zadran and Ajay Jadeja (left to right)
- He works out regularly in the gym to maintain his fitness.
Ibrahim Zadran with Kartik Aryan (left) during a gym session
- He goes swimming to recover from fatigue.
Ibrahim Zadran (left) during a pool session.
- He likes to visit animal parks during his free time.
Ibrahim Zadran with leopard
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn