Safyaan Mohammed Sharif is a Scottish cricketer. He is a right-arm medium fast bowler and right-handed batsman. He began playing for the Scottish national team in June 2011.
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Wiki/Biography
Safyaan Mohammad Sharif was born on Friday, 24 May 1991 (age 32 years; as in 2023) in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 40 inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 14 inches
Family
parents and siblings
The names of his parents are not known. He has a brother named Sulman Sharif.
Safyaan Sharif with his parents, wife (front), sister (first left), and brother (back)
His sister’s name is Saba Sharif.
Safyaan Sharif with his siblings
wife and children
He married Safina Sharif on 7 August 2015. The couple have a son named Subhan Mohammed, born in 2017.
Safyaan Sharif with his son and wife
relationships/affairs
Safyaan was in a relationship with Safina before marrying her.
Sharif Safyan posing with his girlfriend Safina in 2014
Religion
He follows Islam.
Safyaan Sharif with his sister and parents in Mecca
record
T20I (till 2023)
- From 2012 to 2022, he was ranked 41st and holds the record for most wickets in a career with a total of 63 wickets.
- During his career, he had the highest economy rate, averaging 8.21 runs per over.
- On 15 September 2021, during the match between Scotland and Zimbabwe in Edinburgh, he took the fastest wicket of his career in his 43rd match.
ODI (till 2023)
- He holds the record for most wickets in a series with 37 during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in the period 2019–2023.
livelihood
Cricket
In June 2011, Safyan Sharif played his first cricket match for Scotland against the Netherlands in the 2011–13 Intercontinental Cup one-day competition. This was a One Day International (ODI) match. In this match he took 4 wickets for 27 runs. Then, in July 2011, he played two more ODIs in the series against Ireland and Sri Lanka. Both matches took place at The Grange in Edinburgh.
Sharif Safyan bowling during a match in 2011
In September 2011, Safyan Sharif made his first-class cricket debut against Namibia during the 2011–13 ICC Intercontinental Cup, held at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. After that, he played two more List A matches against Namibia during the ICC Intercontinental Cup One-Day competition. During the tour, Safyan Sharif also took part in four Twenty20 matches against the Namibian team. He was successful in taking 8 wickets in those matches. On average, he gave around 10.37 runs per wicket. His best performance in those matches was when he took 3 wickets for 29 runs.
In February 2012, Safyan Sharif played his second first-class match against the United Arab Emirates in the Intercontinental Cup. After that, he was selected to be part of the Scotland squad for the World Twenty20 Qualifier series.
Sharif Safyan bowling against New Zealand on 17 August 2014
In March 2018, Safyaan Sharif achieved a milestone in his cricket career when he took a five-wicket haul in a One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo during the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This was the first time that Safyaan Sharif’s exceptional performance earned him the player of the match title, even though the game ended in a tie. He took five wickets for just 33 runs in just 8.4 overs. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recognized him as a rising star for the Scotland squad following the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Safyaan Sharif during the single One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo during the Cricket World Cup Qualifier event.
In May 2018, English team Derbyshire County Cricket Club signed Safyaan Sharif as part of their squad for the 2018 Royal London One-Day Cup and 2018 T20 Blast tournaments. Safyaan Sharif was selected to play for Scotland in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier match held in the United Arab Emirates in September 2019. He led the Scotland team with thirteen dismissals in seven matches throughout the tournament. Additionally, in June 2019, Safyaan Sharif was selected to join the Edmonton Royals franchise squad for the 2019 Global T20 Canada competition.
Poster of the teams with their captains during the 2019 Global T20 Canada competition
In September 2021, Safyaan Sharif was selected for Scotland’s preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Safyaan Sharif celebrates after meeting Michael van Ligen on 27 October 2021
career statistics
one day international
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Sharif Safyan appeared in 71 matches and scored a total of 526 runs at an average of 20.23 runs per match. His highest individual score in an innings was 40 runs. He bowled 3,375 balls at an average of 29.70 runs per wicket and also took 100 wickets. His best bowling performance in an innings was 5/33. Additionally, he also took 19 catches in the field.
Twenty20 International
In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), Sharif Safyan played 57 matches and scored a total of 165 runs at an average of 13.75 runs per match. His highest individual score in a T20I match was 26 runs. As a bowler, he played 1,165 balls and took 63 wickets at an average of 25.33 runs per wicket. His best bowling figures in a T20I innings were 4/94. He also took 11 catches.
First Division (FC) matches
In first-class (FC) matches, Sharif Safyan participated in 9 matches and scored a total of 229 runs at an average of 28.62 runs per match. His highest individual score in the FC match was 60 runs and he scored a half-century. As a bowler, he bowled 1,213 balls and took 18 wickets at an average of 30.40 runs per wicket. His best bowling performance in the FC match was 4/24. Apart from this, he also took 5 catches.
List A (LA) Milan
In List A (LA) matches, Sharif Safyan played 93 matches and scored a total of 677 runs at an average of 17.81 runs per match. His highest individual score in a List A match was 40 runs and he scored a half-century. As a bowler, he bowled 4,331 balls and took 122 wickets at an average of 36.33 runs per wicket. His best bowling performance in a List A match was 5/33. He also took 20 catches.
bike collection
Sharif Safyan has a Honda CBR 1000RR bike.
Safyaan Sharif riding his bike
car collection
Sharif Safyan owns Audi A7 and Audi A5.
Safyaan Sharif posing with his Audi A7
An Instagram post by Safyaan Sharif about his Audi A5
Sharif Safyan owns a Cadillac.
Safyaan Sharif posing with his car
Favorite
- Cricketers: Dale Steyn, Brett Lee, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis
Facts/General Knowledge
- Sharif Safyan follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- During his free time, Safyaan Sharif likes to travel to far-flung places.
Sharif Safyan enjoying his holidays
- His jersey number for ODIs is #50 (Scotland).
Safyaan Sharif showing his jersey number
- Once, Safyaan Sharif had said in a media interaction that his biggest moment was when he got England cricket player Mark Wood out LBW, helping Scotland win against England in a One Day International in 2018. Was helpful in achieving.
Safyaan Sharif celebrates the winning wicket against England in a One Day International in 2018
- Once during an interview with the media, Safyaan Sharif talked about his childhood memories and told that his father was a good cricket player. He told that when he was young he liked playing football, cricket and basketball. He also told that he started playing cricket when he was thirteen years old. Safyaan Sharif said,
But cricket was different because my father played cricket and was a good cricketer himself. However, I didn’t really know that I would become a professional cricketer. However, during a moment when I was around 13-14 years old, I realized that this was something I could try to do and become a good player one day.
- Safyaan Sharif is very close to his coach Stephen Fleming.
A photo of Stephen Fleming
- During a conversation with the media in 2018, Safyaan Sharif described himself as a family-oriented person. He told that when he is not playing cricket, he likes to spend quality time with his family.
I’m really a family man. We are very strong as a group, so I love spending time with my family. Apart from cricket, I just like to have fun with them and go out once in a while.
Safyaan Sharif spending time with his family
- Safyaan Sharif likes fitness. He likes to take care of his physical health and puts a lot of effort into it. He participates in various activities to ensure that he remains healthy and happy. Safyaan Sharif likes to show his workout pictures on social media.
A photo taken on Instagram by Sharif Safyan in the gym
- In 2018 and 2021, he played for domestic teams Derbyshire and Kent respectively.
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