Waqar Salamkheil
Rising Afghan Cricket Star Stats, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Career Info, Wife, And Net Worth
In the world of cricket, one name that is making waves for its exceptional left-arm wrist spin bowling is Waqar Salamkheil. This 21-year-old promising Afghan cricketer has been on a steady rise since his debut in 2017, capturing the attention of cricket enthusiasts around the globe. In this article, we’ll delve into the life and career of Waqar Salamkheil, exploring his biography, batting, and bowling statistics, as well as his early life.
Waqar Salamkheil Biography
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil |
| Nick Name | Waqar Salamkheil |
| Date of Birth | October 02, 2001 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birth Place | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Wrist Spin |
| Batting Position | Lower Mid Order Position |
Physical Stats
| Attribute | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height (approx) | 178 cm (5’9″ feet) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
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Waqar Salamkheil Stats
Batting Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 32 | 5 | 14 | 1.00 | 93.33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 10.00 | 10.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| T20 | 12 | 16 | 110 | 39.42 | 39.42 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Avg | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 2 | 31 | 101 | 4 | 2/35 | 3.25 | 25.25 | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 32 | 32 | 120 | 923 | 47 | 4/14 | 7.69 | 19.63 | 15.3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 8 | 8 | 62 | 294 | 4 | 2/22 | 4.74 | 73.50 | 93.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 12 | 22 | 509 | 1812 | 74 | 7/53 | 3.55 | 24.48 | 41.2 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Career Info
Teams: Afghanistan, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jaffna Kings, Kabul Province, MI Cape Town, MI New York, Peshawar Zalmi, Trinbago Knight Riders
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Cricket Debut
First-Class Debut: November 19, 2017, in the match of Boost vs. Band-Region at Khost.
List A Cricket Debut: September 10, 2019, in the match of Band-Region vs. Amo-Region at Amanullah.
T20s Debut: October 06, 2018, in the match of Knights vs. KingsLeopard at Sharjah.
BBL Debut: Not Yet.
Test Debut: March 15, 2019, in the match of Ireland vs. Afghanistan at Dehradun.
ODI Cricket Debut: Not Yet.
T20I Cricket Debut: Not Yet.
Personal Life
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Net Worth: $1 Million
School: Not Known
College: N/A
Educational Qualification: Graduation
Family: Father- Not Known, Mother- Not Known, Siblings- Not Known
Wife: Unmarried
Hobbies: Playing Cricket
Waqar Salamkheil’s Journey
Waqar Salamkheil hails from Kabul, Afghanistan, and has emerged as a notable left-arm wrist spin bowler. He made his international cricket debut for the Afghanistan team in March 2019, starting with Test cricket. Although he has only played debut matches in various formats so far, his talent is undeniable.
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Domestic Career
In the domestic circuit, Waqar Salamkheil made his first-class debut in November 2017 during the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament. Impressively, he finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 55 wickets to his name. In his 12 first-class matches, he has taken 74 wickets.
His List A debut came in September 2019 during the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional List A Tournament. In September 2020, he was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the 2020 Shpageeza Cricket League.
International Career
Following his outstanding
performances in domestic cricket, Waqar Salamkheil made his Test international debut for Afghanistan on March 15, 2019, against Ireland at Dehradun. He was also pending selection for Twenty20 International (T20I) matches against Zimbabwe in March 2021, although visa issues prevented him from making his T20I debut.
As for One Day Internationals (ODIs), he has not had the opportunity to debut in this format yet.
CPL Career & Debut
In the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Waqar Salamkheil was selected by the Guyana Amazon Warriors in 2021. He made his CPL debut in the same year for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In 2023, he joined the Trinbago Knight Riders, continuing to make strides in T20 cricket.
Unknown Facts About Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar Salamkheil is an Afghan bowler who started playing international cricket for the Afghanistan team in 2021.
In 2021, he made his CPL debut with the Guyana Amazon Warriors, marking a new chapter in his T20 career.
He was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the 2020 Shpageeza Cricket League, a testament to his bowling prowess.
Waqar Salamkheil is undoubtedly a rising star in Afghan cricket, and his journey has only just begun. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await his future performances and hope to see him achieve even greater heights in the world of cricket.
