Mohammad Shahzad (Afghanistan Cricketer): Wife, Age, Weight, Height, Records, Controversies

Mohammad Shahzad is one of the most flamboyant cricketers in the ranks of Afghanistan. He calls his idol MS Dhoni cool, and himself fire.

Name: Mohammad Shahzad

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Role: Wicket-keeper Batsman

Cricket Career

International

Test Debut: vs India at Bengaluru on 14th June 2018

ODI Debut: vs the Netherlands at Amstelveen on 30 August 2009

T20I Debut: vs Ireland at Colombo on 1st February 2010

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Jersey Number: #77

Major Teams: Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Peshawar Zalmi, Afghanistan and Rangpur Riders.

Records

Shahzad became the first ever Afghanistan player to score a century (110) in an ODI in 2009 while playing against the Netherlands.
In 2010 he also became the first Afghanistan batsman to score a first-class double century against Canada in the Intercontinental Cup scoring 214 not out.

Personal Life

Date of Birth: 31st January 1988

Mohammad Shahzad Age (as of May 2020): 32Years

Birth Place: Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan

Nationality: Afghan

Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Aquarius

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Wife and Children

Marital Status: Married

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Awards and recognitions

Mohammad Shahzad Controversies

Mohammad Shahzad got suspended for two matches against Zimbabwe. in 2017 for slamming his bat on the pitch after being abandoned in a qualifying match.
He was also suspended from all cricket- related activities in 2017 for one year after he breached article 2.1 of ICC Anti Doping Code.
Shahzad was sent home midway from 2019 World Cup for fitness reasons.

Physical Appearance

Mohammad Shahzad Height (approx.): 5 feet 4 inches

Mohammad Shahzad Weight (approx.): 85 Kg

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Family

Father: N/A

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Religion: Islam

Address: Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan

Preferences and Favourites

Hobbies: Travelling

Cricketers: MS Dhoni

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Food: Non- Vegetarian

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Smoking/Drinking: NA

Lesser Known Facts

Shahzad has spent his early life in refugee camps in Peshawar, Pakistan.