Mohammed Azharuddeen Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	Junior Azhar
Profession	Cricketer (Batsman/Bowler/ Wicket-keeper)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
Domestic/State Team	Kerala, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Coach/Mentor	Bijumon N (coach at the Kerala Cricket Association's College Academy)
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm
Records (main ones)	• The first T20 centurion for Kerala (on 13 January 2021 vs Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) • The first kerala player to score a century in a Ranji Trophy SemiFinal vs Gujarat (18 Feb 2025)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	22 March 1994 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2025)	31 Years
Birthplace	Thalangara, Kerala, India
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Thalangara, Kerala, India
School	Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Thevara, Ernakulam, Kerala
College/University	Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kerala
Religion	Islam
Social Media	• Instagram • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Year, 2024
Family
Wife/Spouse	Ayesha Ameer
Parents	Father- B K Moidu Mother- Nafeesa
Siblings	Brother- 7 • Kamarudden • Unais
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Tata harrier dark edition

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohammed Azharuddeen

• Azharuddeen is the youngest sibling among his brothers.

• Azharuddeen started playing cricket at the age of ten at the Thalangara Tas Club. At 11, he was selected for the Under-13 district team and later became the team’s captain.

• In an interview, Azharuddeen said that his parents wanted to name him Ajmal, but his eldest brother, Kamarudden, named him after the name of former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin. He further said,
  

  All my brothers are huge fans of Sachin (Tendulkar) sir. They are mad about him. There was a time when if Sachin sir got out, they would turn off the television But one of my older brothers, Kamaruddin, is a huge Azhar sir fan. He convinced my parents to name me Azharuddeen. He didn’t keep the same spelling, but wanted the same name. That’s how I got this name,”

• After he lost his father at 15 and his mother at the age of 20, Azharuddeen was supported by his brother Unais, who helped him to achieve his cricketing ambitions.

• Azharudeen made his first-class debut on 15 November 2015 in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy.
  

  Mohammed Azharuddeen playing in a domestic match for Kerala

• Azharudeen made his List A debut on 10 December 2015 in the 2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

• Azharuddeen made his Twenty20 debut on 2 January 2016 in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

• Azharuddeen’s name was among the list of five players who were suspended for three games in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy after showing dissent against Kerala’s captain, Sachin Baby, in August 2018.

• On 13 January 2021, Azharuddeen made a century against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in just 37 balls, the second-fastest record century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the third-fastest by an Indian batsman. His final score of 137 off 54 deliveries was also the third-highest score in the tournament.

• In February 2021, Azharuddeen was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs. 20 lakhs in the IPL auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.
  

  Mohammed Azharuddeen playing in a RCB’s practice match