Abdul Samad is a young Indian cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir. He grabbed the limelight for his powerful hitting ability which also helped him to land an IPL contract with Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2020. He is only the fourth player from Jammu and Kashmir to make it to the IPL. Be it a T20, ODI or a Test match, Abdul’s batting style remains almost the same in all formats, which is the hallmark of his batting style.
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Wiki/Biography
Abdul Samadi was born on Sunday, 28 October 2001 (age 19 years; as of 2020) in Kalakote village located in Rajaur district of Jammu. His full name is Abdul Samad Farooq. He did his schooling at Lawrence Public School, Jammu.
Abdul Samad stands with the students and administration of Lawrence Public School
Abdul grew up playing cricket at the local ground of Ustad Mohalla in Jammu. Considering Abdul’s growing interest in cricket, his father, himself a former athlete (a national level volleyball player), admitted Abdul to MA Stadium Coaching Centre, a premier sports training academy in Jammu. Abdul was trained there by Randhir Singh Manhas and his assistant Raman Taploo. Along with fulfilling his cricketing aspirations, Abdul Samad also focuses equally on his studies. He is pursuing his Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) course at Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Koradi and is expected to complete the two-year course in 2021.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family and caste
Abdul was born into a middle-class Muslim family.
parents and siblings
His father, Mohammad Farooq, has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is a master of physical education in the office of Youth Services and Sports, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. His mother, Farzana Kausari, is a housewife. His elder brother, Tayyab Farooq, is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical education at the same college where Abdul is studying.
Abdul Samad with his family
Career
Foundation years
Abdul’s cricketing journey began when he was given the opportunity to play for the Jammu Under-14 cricket team at the age of eleven. Later, he played for J&K under-14 team for three years, under-16 team for two years and under-19 team for one year before joining the senior team.
Abdul Samad with his team during his formative years as a child cricketer
turning point
While Samad played junior cricket, he failed to make a noticeable impact. Most of the time he lost his wicket quite early while trying to hit big shots. His strike rate was good; However, he lacked the approach to build his innings. In 2018, when he returned to Jammu after playing in the Under-19 tournament, a camp was organized at the Science College grounds where former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan came to discover and nurture the young cricketing talent of Jammu and Kashmir. The turning point in Samad’s career came when he was spotted by former Irfan Pathan during the cricket trials held at the camp. Irfan, who was then mentoring the Jammu and Kashmir senior team, was amazed to see how easily Samad could hit the ball out of the park. Samad was only a 16-year-old child at that time. Irfan Pathan, intrigued by his powerful batting skills, dug up Samad’s performances in junior-level cricket, only to discover that Samad had yet to score a half-century. Irfan realized that Samad lacked the patience required for a long run. Irfan made Samad realize his potential as Batman. Irfan told Samad to focus on building his innings and hitting the ball selectively rather than trying to get every ball over the boundary rope. Irfan kept him under his wing and not only trained him as a coach but also guided him as a mentor.
The cricket camp where Irfan Pathan spotted Abdul Samad
Samad’s coaches and Irfan played a crucial role in improving Samad’s game and developing him as a more mature cricketer.
Abdul Samad with his father and former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan
Domestic career
On 21 February 2019, Samad made his T20 debut for Jammu and Kashmir’s senior team in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Nagaland. He played a fiery innings in the first game and scored 76 runs in 51 balls. On 27 September 2019, Abdul began his List-A cricket career by playing against Rajasthan in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. On 9 December 2019, he played his first Ranji Trophy match for Jammu and Kashmir against Uttarakhand. He was his team’s leading scorer in Ranji Trophy 2019-20 with 592 runs in 10 matches. Also, he hit 36 sixes, the highest by any player in the tournament.
Abdul Samad hits one over the boundary Jammu & Kashmir v Karnataka Ranji Trophy 2019-20 Quarter Final Jammu 23 Feb 2020.
IPL career
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) selectors noticed his strong performances in the domestic circuit and invited him for the cricket trials held before the IPL 2020 auction. The franchisee picked it up for its base price of Rs. 20 lakhs in IPL 2020 auction. Samad played his first IPL match on 29 September 2020 against Delhi Capitals.
Abdul Samad hits the ball over the boundary rope in his debut IPL match
He contributed to the team’s game with the bat as well as the ball as a part-time bowler. He largely played the role of finisher and successfully won several games for his team while struggling in the lower ranks.
Abdul Samad hit a long-run maximum during the match against Mumbai Indians in Sharjah on October 4, 2020.
favorite things
Facts/Trivia
- While millions of cricket fans around the world are familiar with Abdul’s prowess with the bat, most of them are unaware of his hidden singing talent. Abdul Samad is blessed with a soulful singing voice. Here is a clip from one of his singing sessions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IiuFtq4-Ik
- Abdul Samad’s mother wanted her son to become a doctor. Speaking to a media correspondent, he revealed that his son excelled in academics as a child and because of that, he used to tell Abdul to play less sports and spend more time on books. However, seeing his son’s talent and passion for cricket, he gradually started supporting him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd74-xSWK7Y
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