Iftikhar Ahmed Age, Wiki and Bio

Iftikhar Ahmed

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/09/1990
Age34 years
BirthplacePeshawar, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Other nameIftikhar Ahmad
TwitterIftikhar Ahmad
Nickname(s)
  • Chacha-e-Cricket
  • Ifti Chacha

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 10”
Weight70 lbs
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children
Son1
Daughter1

Career

Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Records
  • On 3 November 2022, he and Shadab Khan made Pakistan's highest 6th wicket T20I partnership, scoring 82 runs against South Africa.
  • On 17 April 2023, he and Faheem Ashraf made Pakistan's highest 8th wicket T20I partnership with 82 runs against New Zealand.
  • On 30 August 2023, he and Babar Azam made Pakistan's highest 5th wicket ODI partnership by scoring 214 runs against Nepal.
  • Most expensive overseas player in 2023 Lanka Premier League (LPL)
  • On 30 August 2023, he became the second oldest Pakistani player to score an ODI century at the age of 32 years and 361 days.
Cricket
International Debut
ODIOn 13 November 2015 against England
TestOn 11 August 2016 against England
T20On 4 March 2016 against Sri Lanka
Jersey Number# 95 (Pakistan)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Nowshehra
  • Federally Administered Areas
  • Peshawar
  • Water and Power Development Authority
  • Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Peshawar Panthers
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fighters
  • Rawalpindi regions
  • Sindh
  • Punjab
  • Peshawar Region
  • Islamabad Region
  • Pakistan Shaheens
  • Pakistan-A
  • Pakistan
  • Karachi Kings
  • Peshawar Zalmi
  • Islamabad United
  • Quetta Gladiators
  • Galle Gladiators
  • Colombo Strikers
  • Mis Ainak Knights
  • Bangla Tigers
  • Surrey Jaguars
  • Fortune Barishal

Favourites

MeatLamb
Holiday DestinationNew Zealand

Some Lesser Known Facts

Iftikhar Ahmed is a Pakistani cricketer known for his ability to hit big sixes with explosive power.
He gained recognition as one of the most aggressive batsmen in international cricket in the early 2020s.
Iftikhar developed a love for cricket at a young age and eventually pursued a career as a professional cricketer.
On May 5, 2010, he played his first two-day match for Nowshehra, scoring 56 runs against Lower Dir in the Inter-District Senior Tournament.
On October 18, 2011, he made his first-class debut for Peshawar, scoring 37 runs in the first innings during the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
His first List A match was on February 27, 2012, for Peshawar Panthers in the One Day National Cup Division Two Tournament where he scored 17 runs.
Iftikhar made his debut for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fighters on December 31, 2014, contributing 11 runs in the Pentangular Cup One Day Tournament.
He played his T20 debut on October 12, 2010, scoring 9 runs for Peshawar Panthers in the National T20 Cup.
Iftikhar made his Test debut on October 29, 2018, scoring 4 and 45 runs in the respective innings for Pakistan-A against Australia.
His one-day debut for Pakistan-A was on December 16, 2014, where he scored 12 runs against Kenya at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
He achieved his first T20I fifty on November 5, 2019, with 62 runs against Australia.
On February 5, 2023, he smashed 6 sixes in the final over bowled by Wahab Riaz during an exhibition PSL match for Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi.
Controversies have arisen regarding Iftikhar Ahmed's age, with fans questioning the accuracy of his official age.
In his conversations, Iftikhar Ahmed often uses the term 'Bhai,' which means 'brother' in English.
He has built a stadium in his village to provide support to underprivileged children.