Azhar Ali Age, Wiki and Bio

Azhar Ali

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth19/02/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceKot Radha Kishan, Punjab, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

NicknameAjju

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight75 Kg (168 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date19/02/2007

Family

FatherMuhammad Rafiq (athlete)
MotherUnknown
SpouseNaila Azhar
Children
Sons
  • Ibtisam Azhar (Cricketer)
  • Azan Ali
  • Azlan Ali

Career

International Debut
Test13/06/2010 vs Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground, London
ODI30/05/2011 vs Ireland at Belfast
Jersey Number# 79 (Pakistan)
Domestic/State Team
  • Khan Research Laboratories (2006-2010)
  • Lahore Eagles (2011-2013)
  • Lahore Lions (2014-2015)
  • Lahore Qalandars (2016-2017)
  • Baluchistan (2015)
  • Somerset (2018-2021)
  • Central Punjab (2019-2023)
  • Worcestershire (2022-2023)
  • Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (2023/24)
Coach/MentorMickey Arthur
Batting StyleRight-hand
Bowling StyleLeg-break
Favourite ShotCover Drive
Medals
  • ICC Champions Trophy, England and Wales (2017)
  • Asia Cup, Bangladesh (2012)
Records
  • In a 50-over format, became the quickest Pakistani batsman to score 1000 runs
  • First centurion in the day-night test match
Career Turning PointJuly 2010, scored an unbeaten 92 in the 3rd Test against England

Some Lesser Known Facts

Azhar Ali is from Lahore, Pakistan.
His father, Muhammad Rafiq, is a marathon athlete.
His son, Ibtisam Azhar, is an all-rounder cricketer.
He started playing cricket at 13, focusing on bowling.
Azhar Ali debuted in first-class cricket at 16 as a leg spinner.
At 19, he joined Huntly Cricket Club in Scotland.
Played cricket in Scotland from 2004 to 2007.
In the 2007-2008 season, he scored 503 runs with an average of 50.25.
He was selected for Pakistan A team's tours based on his performance.
Azhar Ali played Test cricket before making his ODI debut.
He scored centuries and half-centuries in various series for Pakistan.
Captain of Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League.
Resigned from ODI captaincy in February 2017.
Joined Somerset in 2018 and performed well in the County Championship.
Selected as Test captain for various series, showcasing leadership skills.