Akif Javed
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 2000 Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[2] |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm fast |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side |
|
| ODI debut (cap 251) | 29 March 2025 v New Zealand |
| Last ODI | 2 April 2025 v New Zealand |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2019–2023 | Balochistan |
| 2020 | Islamabad United |
| 2024 | Fortune Barishal |
| 2025 | Rangpur Riders |
| 2025-present | Multan Sultans |
Source: Cricinfo, 29 March 2025 | |
Akif Javed (born 10 October 2000) is a Pakistani cricketer.[3]
Early life
[edit]Akif was born in Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where due to the lack of facilities he had to play tennis ball cricket in the streets. As his family wasn't well-off he had to help his late father run the shop. Later, in 2018, he would participate in the trials for Karachi Kings held in Dera Ismail Khan, ahead of the 2019 PSL, which would help him for his professional debut.[2]
Domestic career
[edit]In September 2019, he was named in Balochistan's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.[4][5] He made his Twenty20 debut on 13 October 2019, for Balochistan in the 2019–20 National T20 Cup.[6] He made his first-class debut for Balochistan in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 28 October 2019.[7]
In November 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh.[8] He made his List A debut for Pakistan, against Afghanistan, in the Emerging Teams Cup on 14 November 2019.[9] In October 2021, he was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.[10]
International career
[edit]In March 2025, Akif made his International cricket debut with 2025 Pakistan – New Zealand series.
References
[edit]- ^ Staff Report (13 November 2019), "PCB unearths talented pacer Akif Javed from remote area", Daily Times. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ^ a b Husain, Amir (19 November 2019). "Talent Spotter : Akif Javed". PakPassion. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Akif Javed". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ "PCB announces squads for 2019-20 domestic season". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic sides". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "1st Match (D/N), National T20 Cup at Faisalabad, Oct 13 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ "13th Match, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Quetta, Oct 28-31 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Saud Shakeel named Pakistan captain for ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Group B, Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup at Cox's Bazar, Nov 14 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Pakistan Shaheens for Sri Lanka tour named". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 2 October 2021.