Rahmanullah Gurbaz Explained

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Country:Afghanistan
Birth Date:28 November 2001
Height:5 ft 8 in[1]
Batting:Right-handed
Role:Top-order batter, Wicket-keeper
International:true
Internationalspan:2019–present
Onetest:true
Testdebutdate:28 February
Testdebutyear:2024
Testdebutagainst:Ireland
Testcap:32
Odidebutdate:21 January
Odidebutyear:2021
Odidebutagainst:Ireland
Odicap:50
Lastodidate:14 February
Lastodiyear:2024
Lastodiagainst:Sri Lanka
Odishirt:21
T20idebutdate:14 September
T20idebutyear:2019
T20idebutagainst:Zimbabwe
T20icap:38
Lastt20idate:25 June
Lastt20iyear:2024
Lastt20iagainst:Bangladesh
T20ishirt:21
Club1:Boost Region
Year1:2017
Club2:Mis Ainak Region
Club3:Paktia Panthers
Year3:2018
Club4:Kabul Region
Club5:Khulna Tigers
Year5:2019/20
Club6:Kandy Tuskers
Year6:2020
Club7:Kathmandu Kings XI
Year7:2021
Club8:Multan Sultans
Year8:2021
Club9:Jaffna Kings
Year9:2021–2023
Club10:Islamabad United
Year10:2022–2023
Club11:Guyana Amazon Warriors
Year11:2022
Club12:Gujarat Titans
Year12:2022
Club13:Rangpur Riders
Year13:2023–present
Club14:Kolkata Knight Riders
Year14:2023–present
Columns:4
Hidedeliveries:true
Column1:Test
Matches1:1
Runs1:51
Bat Avg1:25.50
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:46
Catches/Stumpings1:2/0
Column2:ODI
Matches2:38
Runs2:1,295
Bat Avg2:35.00
100S/50S2:5/4
Top Score2:151
Catches/Stumpings2:22/2
Column3:T20I
Matches3:52
Runs3:1,367
Bat Avg3:26.28
100S/50S3:1/7
Top Score3:100
Catches/Stumpings3:27/4
Column4:FC
Matches4:13
Runs4:992
Bat Avg4:47.23
100S/50S4:1/7
Top Score4:153
Catches/Stumpings4:18/5
Date:1 March 2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/974087.html ESPNcricinfo

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Pushto; Pashto: رحمان الله ګربز; born 28 November 2001) is an Afghan cricketer.[2] [3] He made his international debut for Afghanistan in September 2019.[4] His parents hail from the Gurbaz tribe of Afghanistan. In January 2021, he became the first batsman for Afghanistan to score a century on debut in a One Day International (ODI), against Ireland.[5] [6]

Early life

Gurbaz was born on November 28, 2001, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Amidst the challenges of growing up in a rural and tumultuous area, Gurbaz found solace in cricket, playing with improvised equipment. His father, a school principal, encouraged him to pursue a career in medicine.[7] However, Gurbaz was irresistibly drawn to cricket, a path informally supported by his friends who recognized his natural talent.[7] His friend Mohammad Qadir provided transportation and even invested in cricket equipment for Gurbaz, while another friend, Hedayatullah, shared his own cricket bat.[7]

Gurbaz's cricketing pursuits were not initially well-received within his family.[7] After discovering his commitment to the sport, his brother Afsar reacted strongly by burning his cricket bat.[7] Despite this setback, support from his friends allowed him to continue playing.[7] His skills eventually caught the attention of Mohammad Khan Zadran, a former cricketer and coach, during a match where Gurbaz scored a half-century.[7] Impressed by his potential, Zadran invited Gurbaz to join an academy and offered to guide his advancement in cricket.[7]

Domestic and T20 career

Gurbaz made his List A debut for Afghanistan A against Zimbabwe A during their tour to Zimbabwe on 27 January 2017.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut for Mis Ainak Knights in the 2017 Shpageeza Cricket League on 12 September 2017.[9] He made his first-class debut for Mis Ainak Region in the 2018 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament on 1 March 2018.[10]

In September 2018, Gurbaz was named in Paktia's squad in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament.[11] In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Khulna Tigers in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.[12] In July 2020, he was named in the Barbados Tridents squad for the 2020 Caribbean Premier League.[13] [14]

In April 2021, Gurbaz was signed by Multan Sultans to play in the rescheduled matches in the 2021 Pakistan Super League.[15] In November 2021, he was selected to play for the Jaffna Kings following the players' draft for the 2021 Lanka Premier League.[16] In December 2021, he was signed by Islamabad United following the players' draft for the 2022 Pakistan Super League.[17]

In March 2022, Gurbaz was named as Jason Roy's replacement in the Gujarat Titans squad for the 2022 Indian Premier League.[18] In July 2022, he was signed by the Jaffna Kings for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.[19] He was traded to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2023 and represented the now three time, then two time IPL Champions. He made his debut against Punjab Kings. He played a crucial role and helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL championship.

International career

In December 2017, Gurbaz was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[20]

In October 2019, Gurbaz was the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in the 2018 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, with 117 runs in four matches.[21] In December 2018, he was named in Afghanistan's under-23 team for the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.[22]

In August 2019, Gurbaz was named in Afghanistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2019–20 Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series.[23] [24] He made his T20I debut for Afghanistan, against Zimbabwe, on 14 September 2019.[25]

In January 2021, Gurbaz was named in Afghanistan's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Ireland.[26] He made his ODI debut for Afghanistan, against Ireland, on 21 January 2021, scoring 127 runs, becoming the first Afghan player to score a century on ODI debut and 16th overall.[27]

In September 2021, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[28] In September 2023, he was named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.[29] In May 2024, he was named in Afghanistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[30]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/rahmanullah-gurbaz Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s profile
  2. Web site: 20 cricketers for the 2020s . The Cricketer Monthly . 6 July 2020.
  3. Web site: Celebrating up and coming cricketers this International Youth Day . International Cricket Council . 12 August 2020.
  4. Web site: Rahmanullah Gurbaz . 27 January 2017 . ESPNcricinfo.
  5. Web site: Gurbaz century stars on Afghanistan debut in Super League win over Ireland. 2021-07-28. www.icc-cricket.com. en.
  6. Web site: Rahmanullah Gurbaz's debut hundred helps Afghanistan hold off Ireland. 2021-07-28. ESPNcricinfo. en.
  7. Web site: ICC World Cup 2023: Forged in Fire – Tales From Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Childhood. Shuvaditya. Bose. 16 October 2023. TheQuint.
  8. Web site: Afghanistan A tour of Zimbabwe, 1st unofficial ODI: Zimbabwe A v Afghanistan A at Harare, Jan 27, 2017 . 27 January 2017 . ESPNcricinfo.
  9. Web site: 3rd Match, Shpageeza Cricket League at Kabul, Sep 12 2017 . 12 September 2017 . ESPNcricinfo.
  10. Web site: 3rd Match, Alokozay Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament at Khost, Mar 1-4 2018 . ESPNcricinfo . 4 March 2018.
  11. Web site: Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft . CricTracker . 10 September 2018.
  12. Web site: BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka . ESPNcricinfo . 18 November 2019.
  13. Web site: Nabi, Lamichhane, Dunk earn big in CPL 2020 draft . ESPNcricinfo . 6 July 2020.
  14. Web site: Teams Selected for Hero CPL 2020 . Cricket West Indies . 6 July 2020.
  15. Web site: Lahore Qalandars bag Shakib Al Hasan, Quetta Gladiators sign Andre Russell . ESPNcricinfo . 28 April 2021.
  16. Web site: Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews miss out on LPL drafts . ESPNcricinfo . 10 November 2021.
  17. Web site: Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022 . Pakistan Cricket Board . 12 December 2021.
  18. News: Gujarat Titans sign Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Jason Roy's replacement . 8 March 2022 . ESPNcricinfo . en.
  19. Web site: LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants . ESPNcricinfo . 6 July 2022.
  20. Web site: Mujeeb Zadran in Afghanistan squad for Under-19 World Cup . 7 December 2017 . ESPNcricinfo.
  21. Web site: Asian Cricket Council Under-19s Asia Cup, 2018/19 - Afghanistan Under-19s: Batting and bowling averages . ESPNcricinfo . 7 October 2018.
  22. Web site: Afghanistan Under-23s Squad . ESPNcricinfo . 3 December 2018.
  23. Web site: Afghanistan squads announced for Bangladesh Test and Triangular Series in September . Afghan Cricket Board . 20 August 2019.
  24. Web site: Rashid Khan to lead new-look Afghanistan in Bangladesh Test . ESPNcricinfo . 20 August 2019.
  25. Web site: 2nd Match (N), Bangladesh Twenty20 Tri-Series at Dhaka, Sep 14 2019 . ESPNcricinfo . 14 September 2019.
  26. Web site: Afghanistan announce 16-member squad for ODI series against Ireland . Cricbuzz . 2 January 2021.
  27. Web site: 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi, Jan 21 2021, Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates . ESPNcricinfo . 21 January 2021.
  28. Web site: Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain over team selection. Cricbuzz . 9 September 2021.
  29. Web site: Pacer returns after two years as Afghanistan name World Cup squad . 2023-10-17 . www.icc-cricket.com . en.
  30. Web site: Afghanistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup . 2024-06-07 . ScoreWaves . en.

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