Asghar Afghan
Afghanistan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
December 22, 1987 (37 years)
Birth Place
Kabul, Afghanistan
Nickname
Asghar Afghan
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
RECENT FORM
BATTING
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
NAM
31(23)
T20I
31 Oct 21
PAK
10(7)
T20I
29 Oct 21
SCO
DNB
T20I
25 Oct 21
ZIM
24(12)
T20I
20 Mar 21
ZIM
14*(7)
T20I
19 Mar 21
BOWLING
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
ZIM
DNB & 0-1
Test
10 Mar 21
IRE
1-1
ODI
31 Aug 18
IND
0-16 & DNB
Test
14 Jun 18
ZIM
1-4
T20I
12 Mar 16
SL
0-6
ODI
22 Feb 15
TEAMS
Afghanistan, Kandahar Knights, Asia Lions, World Giants, India Capitals, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, Colombo Lions, Afghanistan Pathans
ICC RANKINGS
| FORMAT | CURRENT RANK | BEST RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | 60 |
| ODI | -- | 66 |
| T20I | -- | 48 |
Profile
Asghar Stanikzai is a middle-order batsman who represents Afghanistan. He made his international debut in the year 2009 against Scotland in Benoni. In the past few years, his leadership has taken the center stage and he is touted as one of the best leader Afghanistan cricket has seen.
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
December 22, 1987 (37 years)
Birth Place
Kabul, Afghanistan
Nickname
Asghar Afghan
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
Bio
Batting
Bowling
Career
News
Profile
Asghar Stanikzai is a middle-order batsman who represents Afghanistan. He made his international debut in the year 2009 against Scotland in Benoni. In the past few years, his leadership has taken the center stage and he is touted as one of the best leader Afghanistan cricket has seen.
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
December 22, 1987 (37 years)
Birth Place
Kabul, Afghanistan
Nickname
Asghar Afghan
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
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RECENT FORM
Batting Form
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
NAM
31(23)
T20I
31 Oct 21
PAK
10(7)
T20I
29 Oct 21
SCO
DNB
T20I
25 Oct 21
ZIM
24(12)
T20I
20 Mar 21
ZIM
14*(7)
T20I
19 Mar 21
Bowling Form
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
ZIM
DNB & 0-1
Test
10 Mar 21
IRE
1-1
ODI
31 Aug 18
IND
0-16 & DNB
Test
14 Jun 18
ZIM
1-4
T20I
12 Mar 16
SL
0-6
ODI
22 Feb 15
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 114 | 75 | 0 |
| Innings | 10 | 108 | 68 | 0 |
| Runs | 440 | 2424 | 1382 | 0 |
| Balls | 771 | 3631 | 1247 | 0 |
| Highest | 164 | 101 | 62 | 0 |
| Average | 44 | 24.48 | 21.94 | 0 |
| SR | 57.07 | 66.76 | 110.83 | 0 |
| Not Out | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fours | 37 | 163 | 87 | 0 |
| Sixes | 11 | 65 | 69 | 0 |
| Ducks | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 50s | 3 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 100s | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 114 | 75 | 0 |
| Innings | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Balls | 18 | 139 | 4 | 0 |
| Runs | 17 | 91 | 4 | 0 |
| Maidens | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Avg | 0.0 | 30.33 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 5.67 | 3.93 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 0.0 | 46.33 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| BBI | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/4 | -/- |
| BBM | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/4 | -/- |
| 4w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
t20
Debut
vs Ireland, 2010-02-01, P Sara Oval
Last Played
vs Namibia, 2021-10-31, Sheikh Zayed Stadium
test
Debut
vs India, 2018-06-14, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Last Played
vs Zimbabwe, 2021-03-10, Sheikh Zayed Stadium
odi
Debut
vs Scotland, 2009-04-19, Willowmoore Park
Last Played
vs Ireland, 2021-01-26, Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Profile
Asghar Stanikzai is a middle-order batsman who represents Afghanistan. He made his international debut in the year 2009 against Scotland in Benoni. In the past few years, his leadership has taken the center stage and he is touted as one of the best leader Afghanistan cricket has seen.
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit
He assumed the charge of the Afghanistan team from Mohammad Nabi in February 2015 and since then has taken his side from strength to strength. His litmus test came in the recently concluded ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Initially, Asghar wasn't a part of the tournament and his absence affected Afghanistan's performance massively. Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong in their first three matches and they were almost out of the tournament in the first round.
In a desperate situation for his country, Asghar returned to the side only 2 weeks after having surgery to remove the appendix and his come back made a difference of leap and frogs to the side as they won three matches in a row and qualified for the World Cup. In a must-win encounter against Ireland, he was battling through pain, his team was in a spot of bother and he portrayed fortitude of the highest caliber and played a match-winning innings to take them over the finishing line.
By Varun Dikshit