Abdullah began playing cricket at the age of three, showcasing his talent early with a plastic bat during shadow practice. |
His professional journey in cricket took off when his father enrolled him at Sialkot’s Late Amir Waseem Academy. |
Abdullah's cricket interest was ignited by his uncle, who used to take him to practice sessions. |
At sixteen, he made a mark by scoring two centuries in his debut season of the under-19 domestic tournament, earning a spot on the Pakistan under-19 team. |
Mansoor Rana, a former player, recognized Abdullah’s potential and selected him for the Under 19s. |
In the 2018 Pakistan Super League player’s draft, he was bought by Multan Sultans in November 2017. |
Abdullah debuted in first-class cricket in December 2019, scoring 133 on his debut match. |
While playing for Central Punjab, he marked his T20 debut with a century, remaining unbeaten at 102 runs. |
His T20 international journey faced challenges with four consecutive ducks in matches against New Zealand and Afghanistan. |
Interestingly, Abdullah's father avoids watching him play live, opting to view match highlights later as it makes him anxious. |
He celebrated his maiden test century against Australia in February 2022 during a home match. |
In July 2022, he scored 160* in the fourth innings, leading his team to victory against Sri Lanka in a historic test match. |
In October 2023, Abdullah made his World Cup debut against Sri Lanka, scoring 113 and contributing to a record-breaking chase. |