Fahim Ashraf is a professional Pakistani cricketer. He plays for Habib Bank Limited in first-class cricket and is also a part of the Pakistan national cricket team. In August 2018, Ashraf was among the 33 players who received a central contract from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the 2018–19 season. He is the first Pakistani cricketer to take a hat-trick in T20 Internationals.
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Wiki/Biography
Rana Fahim Ashraf was born on Sunday, 16 January 1994 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Phul Nagar, Punjab, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. When he was young, Fahim Ashraf dreamed of joining the Pakistan Army and cricket was not his main focus. But everything changed when he watched the 2007 World Twenty20 tournament. At the age of 13, after witnessing this momentous event, Fahim developed a strong desire to make a valuable contribution to his country through cricket. Around the same time, Pakistan lost the final of the 2007 World Twenty20 against their rivals India. This experience motivated the young Faheem Ashraf to pursue a career in cricket rather than join the Pakistan Army.
A childhood picture of Fahim Ashraf with a bat
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 40 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 13 inches
family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Rana Muhammad Ashraf, who is a famous lawyer in Pakistan.
Fahim Ashraf with his father (seated) and older brother
He has two sisters and seven brothers. His elder brother’s name is Naveed Ashraf.
Fahim Ashraf with his older brothers
Fahim Ashraf with one of his brothers and a nephew
wife and children
He is not married.
religion
He follows Islam.
Caste
Rajput
Autograph
Autograph of Fahim Ashraf
Career
Cricket
Fahim Ashraf started playing professional cricket in the 2013-14 season. He scored a century in one of the matches against Multan.
Fahim Ashraf in the 2013-14 season
Fahim Ashraf was the highest wicket-taker in the 2016-17 Divisional One Day Trophy with 19 wickets. He then captained the Punjab team in the 2017 Pakistan Cup and took eight dismissals in four matches. Fahim Ashraf joined Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) squad in March 2017 but did not play in the series against West Indies. In April 2017, he was selected as part of Pakistan’s ODI squad for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan’s ODI squad after winning the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in April 2017
In the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy warm-up game against Bangladesh, Ashraf scored 64 runs to help Pakistan win by two wickets. He played his first ODI for Pakistan on 12 June 2017 against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy match. He bowled Dinesh Chandimal in that game and became the first Pakistani cricketer to do so in ODIs. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Pakistan on 12 September 2017 against a World XI as part of the 2017 Independence Trophy. On 27 October 2017, during the second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Faheem Ashraf became the first Pakistani bowler and the sixth player overall to take a hat-trick in a T20I.
Fahim Ashraf during the second T20I match against Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 27, 2017
In April 2018, Fahim Ashraf was selected in the Pakistan Test squad for the May tours of Ireland and England. He featured in Pakistan’s first Test match against Ireland on 11 May 2018. Islamabad United picked Faheem Ashraf from the Gold category during Pakistan Super League 2018. Fahim Ashraf has been a key contributor to his team’s success in the 2018 season. He finished with the most wickets in the competition and won the bowler of the season award and the Maroons cap after the match.
Fahim Ashraf in action while playing for Islamabad United
Fahem Ashraf recorded his first five-wicket haul in an ODI (One Day International) against Zimbabwe in July 2018 at Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club. He was named PCB’s Emerging Player of the Year in August 2018.
Fahim Ashraf during the ODI (One Day International) against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo
In September 2018, he was selected to play for the Paktia team in the first competition of the Afghan Premier League. In April 2019, Fahim was selected to play for Pakistan in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. However, on May 20, 2019, when the final roster for the tournament was revealed, he was kicked out of the group. Fahim Ashraf was selected as part of the Central Punjab squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy competition in September 2019.
Fahim Ashraf (standing second from right) as he celebrates his team’s victory over the Central Punjab team for the 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament
Fahim Ashraf has been selected as one of the 29 players for Pakistan’s tour of England in June 2020. This tour was organized in the midst of the spread of COVID-19. He was one of the 20 athletes selected to represent Pakistan in the Test matches against England in July 2020. He is signed by Islamabad United for the 2022 Pakistan Super League. Fahim Ashraf joined Galle Gladiators in July 2022 to play in the third season of the Lankan Premier League. He signed a contract with the Hobart Hurricanes in August 2022 to play in the 12th season of the Big Bash League.
Fahim Ashraf during the 12th edition of BBL (Big Bash League).
In January 2021, Fahim Ashraf was selected to play in the Pakistan Test squad for their series against South Africa. Ashraf scored 64 runs in the first Test of this series.
Fahim Ashraf in Pakistan’s Test squad for their series against South Africa in 2021
Career statistics
Test matches
In 16 matches he scored 673 runs at an average of 28.04. He scored four half-centuries, his highest score being 91. He also bowled 1,764 balls, taking 24 wickets at an average of 35.87. In addition, he had five catches.
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
In 31 matches, Fahim Ashraf scored 218 runs at an average of 11.47. His highest score was 28. He bowled 1244 balls, taking 23 wickets at an average of 46.08. He also had eight catches.
Twenty20 International (T20I)
In 42 matches he scored 259 runs at an average of 11.77. His highest score was 31. He took 903 balls, taking 35 wickets at an average of 25.80. He took eleven catches.
First Class Matches (FC)
In his 59 matches, Fahim Ashraf scored 2210 runs at an average of 29.07. He scored ten half-centuries and two centuries, his highest score being 116. He bowled 8,741 balls, taking 150 wickets at an average of 29.99. In addition, he had 29 catches.
records
- 13 June 2018: Highlights of the innings bowling analysis of the Pakistan vs Scotland series in Edinburgh
- 18 December 2020: Most runs in an innings (by batting position) during a series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Auckland
- 25 April 2021 – 24 March 2023: Most consecutive runs between matches for a team (missed Spain – 1 year 333 days)
Intra/State Teams
Faisalabad, National Bank, Habib Bank Limited, Comilla Victorians, Islamabad United, Northamptonshire, Central Punjab, Melbourne Renegades, Dhaka Platoon and Sussex
Car collection
He has a gray Toyota CHR.
Fahim Ashraf with his Toyota CHR
Fahim Ashraf owns a Cadillac Escalade.
Fahim Ashraf with his Cadillac Escalade
He owns a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Fahim Ashraf poses with his Toyota Land Cruiser
Fahim Ashraf owns a yellow Toyota CH-R.
Fahim Ashraf poses with his Toyota CH-R
Facts/Trivia
- He also has the name Yoyo.
- Fahim Ashraf loves to hit the gym and often posts photos of his workouts on multiple social media sites.
Fahim Ashraf is working out in the gym
- On February 14, 2023, during a training session, Fahem Ashraf fired a very powerful shot at the window of a bus belonging to the Special Security Unit (SSU) of the Sindh Police. The bus was parked near the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi at that time. The window of the bus was shattered when Ashraf’s shot hit. For the safety of the cricketers, the bus which was responsible for their safety was taken away from the practice area after the incident.
The incident occurred during Islamabad United’s training session on February 14, 2023.
- Fahim claims that Yo Yo Honey Singh, an Indian Punjabi musician, is one of his all-time favourites.
- In his free time, Fahim Ashraf likes to see faraway places and listen to music.
Fahim Ashraf enjoying his holidays
- His jersey number is #41 (Pakistan).
Fahim Ashraf jersey number
- Tauseef Ahmed, a former offspinner and national selector, has reportedly been keeping a close eye on Faheem Ashraf’s progress from district-level cricket to the first-class arena. In 2015, while working at the National Bank of Pakistan, Tausef had a chance to observe Ashraf closely. In the media conversation, Tausef Ahmed spoke about Fahim’s sports abilities. Ahmed said
I actually saw him when he played in NBP and his ability to hit the ball was impressive. What else does a team need when a tail batsman can get a speed rating of 8 to 10? He has a lot of firepower and I’ve seen him do that quite often on the inner circle. “
Tauseef Ahmed during a media talk at Pakistan Cricket Team
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