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Mujeeb Zadran (Cricketer) Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Biography & More

Mujeeb Zadran

Bio
Real NameMujeeb Ur Rahman
ProfessionCricketer (Right-arm leg break bowler)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet inches- 5’ 11”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 40 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 14 inches
Eye ColourHazel Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutODI- 5 December 2017 against Ireland at Sharjah, UAE
T20- 5 February 2018 against Zimbabwe at Sharjah, UAE
Jersey Number#88 (Afghanistan)
#88 (Domestic)
Domestic/State TeamBengal Tigers, Comilla Victorians, Kabul Zalmi, Khost Province, Mis Ainak Knights, Speen Ghar Region
Favourite BallGoogly
Records (main ones)• He is the first 21st-century born male to play International cricket.
• In 2017, he became the youngest player to pick 5 wickets in an ODI match.
• He was the highest wicket-taker in 2017 ACC Under-19 Youth Asia Cup by picking 20 in just 5 matches.Mujeeb Zadran record of 20 wickets in 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup
Awards/Honours/Achievements • Player of the ACC U19 Youth Asia Cup 2017 tournamentMujeeb Zadran-Player of the ACC U19 Youth Asia Cup 2017 tournament
Personal Life
Date of Birth28 March 2001
Age (as in 2018)17 Years
Birth PlaceKhost, Afghanistan
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
NationalityAfghan
HometownKhost, Afghanistan
SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityKabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Educational QualificationNot Known
Coach/MentorNot Known
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling
Girls, Affairs & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
Family
ParentsFather- Name Not Known (Died)
Mother- Name Not Known
SiblingsNot Known
Favourite Things
Favourite CricketerRashid Khan
Favourite Actor(s)Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor
Favourite Food(s)Chicken Biryani, Fish
Money Factor
Salary (as in 2018)IPL- ₹3 Crore/year

Mujeeb ZadranSome Lesser Known Facts About Mujeeb Zadran

  • Does Mujeeb Zadran smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Mujeeb Zadran drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • Mujeeb is the nephew of famous Afghan cricketer ‘Noor Ali Zadran.’Noor Ali Zadran
  • When he was just 3 months old, he lost his father.
  • In 2017, he played his first List A match for ‘Speen Ghar Region’ against ‘Band-e-Amir Region’ at Khost, Afghanistan; in which he picked 3 wickets.
  • In the same year, he played his first T20 match for ‘Boost Defenders’ against ‘Kabul Eagles’ at Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • His consistent great performance helped him to play for ‘Afghanistan Under-19’ cricket team and he became the part of the ‘2017 ACC Under-19 Youth Asia Cup’ tournament, in which he picked maximum 20 wickets in just 5 matches. The team also won the tournament.Afghanistan Under-19 won the 2017 ACC Under-19 Youth Asia Cup tournament
  • In November 2017, ‘Comilla Victorians’ signed him for ‘2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League’ (BPL) season.
  • In December 2017, he got selected to play for ‘Afghanistan’ cricket team and made his ODI debut against ‘Ireland’ at Sharjah, UAE, in which he picked 4 wickets. He was also declared as the ‘Man of the Match.’
  • In the same month, his name was announced for the ‘2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.’
  • In 2018, ‘Kings XI Punjab’ bought him for Rs. 4 crores for the ‘2018 Indian Premier League’ (IPL) auction.
  • He speaks in the ‘Pashto’ language and his coach translates it.
  • Mujeeb was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 2 crore in the 2024 IPL auction, held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 19 December 2023.