Mohammad Irfan (Pakistani cricketer) – Wife, Age, Height, Records, Photos, Birthday

Published on: Mar 1, 2020 5:31 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 13, 2021 1:38 pm IST

Mohammad Irfan

Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Irfan has represented Pakistan in Test, ODI, and T20 cricket. standing tall at seven feet one inch, he is the tallest Pakistani cricketer in the history of international cricket. he is famous for his height and nicknamed as ‘lambu’. Irfan was passionate about cricket since his childhood but he was always suggested to play basketball because of his height.

Due to the lack of opportunities in his home town, Irfan had to quit playing cricket in order to support his family. He did a full-time job when former Pakistani bowler Aaqib Javed recognized his talent and got him enrolled in NCA. Soon he was called as a replacement for Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif.

  • Name: Mohammad Irfan Aulakh
  • Nickname: Lambu
  • Profession: Pakistani Cricketer (Fast Bowler)
  • Career Turning Point: QEA Trophy in 2009

Physical Appearance

  • Mohammad Irfan Height (approx.): 216 cm(7’ 1”)
  • Weight (approx.): 105 kg
  • Eye Colour: Black
  • Hair Colour: Black

Personal Life

  • Date of Birth: 6 June 1982
  • Age (as on Feb 2020): 37 years
  • Birth Place: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • School: NA
  • College: NA
  • Educational Qualifications: NA

Family

Irfan has 5 brothers and 2 sisters and he is the youngest of them all and the first one to join the cricket team.

  • Father: NA
  • Mother: NA
  • Sister: NA
  • Brother: 2
  • Coach/Mentor: Rashid Iqbal
  • Religion: Islam
  • Hometown: Gaggo Mandi, Vehari District, Punjab, Pakistan

Cricket Career

DEBUT

  • Test– 14 Feb 2013 vs South Africa in Cape Town
  • ODI– 10 September 2010 vs England in Chester-le-Street
  • T20I– 25 December 2012 vs India in Bengaluru
  • First-class– Khan Research Laboratories v Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi, Oct 10-13, 2009
  • List A- Lahore Eagles v Khan Research Laboratories at Lahore, Feb 12, 2010
  • T20s– Multan Tigers v Peshawar Panthers at Karachi, Feb 28, 2010
  • Jersey Number:
  • #76(Pakistan)
    #76(IPL, County Cricket)
  • Major Teams:  Pakistan U19, Pakistan, Chittagong Vikings, Karachi Kings
  • Nature on the field: Aggressive
  • Likes to play against: India
  • Favorite Ball: In-swing

Mohammad Irfan in IPL 2011

Former Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram recommended Mohammad Irfan in Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) in the 2011 IPL Season. Although, he announced his selection in the team but did not play a match.

Mohammad Irfan in PSL

Irfan had played in the inaugural season of PSL 2016, in Islamabad United squad that emerged out as a Champion that year.

Mohammad Irfan is the tallest cricketer in cricket history

Preferences

  • Hobbies: Listening to music
  • Favorite Cricketer Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Adam Gilchrist
  • Favorite Bowler: Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Curtly Ambrose
  • Favorite Food: Biryani
  • Favorite Actor: Fakhar-e-Alam

Wife and Children

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Girlfriend: Na
  • Mohammad Irfan Wife: NA
  • Marriage Date: NA
  • Children: Daughters– 2

 

Awards and recognitions

NA

Controversies

Na

Lesser Known Facts

Mohammad Irfan made his international debut at the age of 28, replacing fast blowers of Pakistan cricket team Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir who were accused of spot-fixing.

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