Azan Awais Cricket Player Profile

Azan Awais is a professional Cricket player representing Gujranwala Gaints. Born on 2004-10-10 in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan, they operate primarily as a Batter on the field. Over the course of their career, Azan Awais has featured for Pakistan, Pakistan A, Pakistan Under-19, Gujranwala Gaints, Panthers, Lake City Panthers different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Batter, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Azan Awais made a spectacular entry into Test cricket by scoring a century on his debut in Dhaka during Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh in 2026. It was the only century scored by a Pakistani player on that tour and cemented his spot in the top order of a struggling batting lineup. Subsequently, in the series against the West Indies, he proved his mettle as a Test opener by scoring a courageous half-century on the challenging 'Queen's Park' pitch in Port of Spain; Pakistan won that Test, leveling the two-match series 1-1.

The Sialkot-born left-handed opening batsman earned his Test call-up following outstanding performances in first-class cricket, driven by his ability to effectively handle both pace and spin bowling. In the two seasons following his 2024 debut, no other Pakistani batsman scored more runs than his tally of 2,673 (at an average of 48.6) across the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the President's Trophy combined.