Afsar Zazai Cricket Player Profile

Afsar Zazai is a professional Cricket player representing Afghanistan. Born on 1993-08-10 in Afghanistan, they operate primarily as a Wicket-Keeper on the field. Over the course of their career, Afsar Zazai has featured for Afghanistan, Comilla Victorians, Afghanistan A, Mis Ainak Knights, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Blank, Afghanistan Women, Boost Defenders, Hindokush Strikers, Mis Ainak Region, Band-e-Amir different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Wicket-Keeper, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Afsar Zazai is an Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter who bats right-handed. He represented Afghanistan at two Under-19 World Cups before progressing to senior cricket, and made his international debut in T20Is. His career includes Afghanistan’s first Test against India in 2018, in which he became the side’s first Test cap.

Profile

Zazai played in the 2010 and 2012 Under-19 World Cups. He made his first-class debut for Afghanistan against the Netherlands in an Intercontinental Cup match in Sharjah in 2012. In the second innings, he scored an unbeaten 84 as Afghanistan won by three wickets. He made his T20I debut against Kenya in October 2013, followed by his ODI debut against the United Arab Emirates in November 2014.

Zazai scored 60 on his ODI debut. In March 2017, he made his maiden first-class century against Ireland. He was named in Afghanistan’s squad for its inaugural Test against India and made his Test debut on 14 June 2018. He was also named as a travelling reserve in Afghanistan’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Records

Zazai became Afghanistan’s first Test cap when he played in the country’s inaugural Test, against India in June 2018.

FAQs

What role does Afsar Zazai play?

He is a wicketkeeper-batter who bats right-handed.

When did Afsar Zazai make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut against Kenya on 11 October 2013.

When did Afsar Zazai make his Test debut?

He made his Test debut against India on 14 June 2018.

Did Afsar Zazai play in the Indian T20 League?

The available sources list no Indian T20 League appearances for him.