Shahzaib Khan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shahzaib Khan |
| Born | October 5, 2005 Mansehra, Pakistan |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2022–present | Pakistan Under-19s |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 20 May 2025 | |
Shahzaib Khan (born 5 October 2005) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a left-handed opening batter and right-arm off-break bowler. He has represented Pakistan at the Under-19 level.[1][2]
Early life and domestic career
[edit]Shahzaib was born in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He began playing cricket at a young age and represented several age-group teams including Mansehra Under-19s, Abbottabad Region Under-13s, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Blues Under-16s, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Whites Under-19s.[3]
International youth career
[edit]In April 2023, Shahzaib made headlines by scoring 174 runs in a Youth Test match against Bangladesh Under-19s in Chattogram.[4]
In November 2024, during the Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in the UAE, he scored an unbeaten 109 against the United Arab Emirates Under-19s, helping Pakistan win by 10 wickets and earning the Player of the Match award.[5]
He continued his good form during the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. In a group-stage match against India Under-19s, Shahzaib was named Player of the Match after scoring a match-winning century.[6][7]
In 2024, Shahzaib was included in Pakistan's squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shahzaib Khan profile and biography". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Shahzaib Khan makes history with remarkable performance against India U19". jang.com.pk. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Shahzaib Khan". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Most runs in an innings in Youth Test, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "UAE Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s, 1st Match, Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Intern (2024-11-30). "Shahzaib Khan's 159 leads Pakistan to 43-run victory over India in U-19 Asia Cup". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "India Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s, 3rd Match, Group A". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan U19 Team – PCB". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 20 May 2025.