Faheem Ashraf, a Pakistani professional cricketer, plays first-class cricket for Habib Bank Limited and the Pakistan national team. |
He received a central contract from the Pakistan Cricket Board in August 2018. |
Ashraf holds the distinction of being the first Pakistani cricketer to achieve a T20I hat trick. |
Initially dreaming of joining the Pakistan Army, Faheem became dedicated to cricket after watching the 2007 World Twenty20. |
At 13, Faheem decided to contribute to his country after being inspired by the T20 tournament. |
During the 2016-17 Departmental One Day Cup, he emerged as the top wicket-taker with 19 wickets. |
In the 2018 Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United selected him from the Gold category where he became the leading wicket-taker. |
His first five-wicket haul in ODIs came in July 2018. |
He was part of Pakistan's team in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. |
A fitness enthusiast, Faheem regularly visits the gym. |
In December 2021, Islamabad United signed him for the 2022 Pakistan Super League. |
He joined the Galle Gladiators for the Lanka Premier League in July 2022. |
Hobart Hurricanes signed him for the 12th edition of the Big Bash League in August 2022. |
Selected for Pakistan's Test team against South Africa in January 2021, he scored 64 runs in the first Test. |
During practice on 14 February 2023, Faheem's powerful shot broke a bus window. |
He admires Indian Punjabi singer Yo Yo Honey Singh. |