Danish Aziz (born 20 November 1995) is a Pakistani cricketer. He made his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in April 2021.

Danish Aziz
Personal information
Born (1995-11-20) 20 November 1995 (age 29)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Height6 ft (183 cm)[1]
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 229)2 April 2021 v South Africa
Last ODI4 April 2021 v South Africa
T20I debut (cap 91)21 April 2021 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I23 April 2021 v Zimbabwe
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2014Karachi Dolphins
2017, 2023/24—presentKarachi Whites (squad no. 64)
2018, 2021Karachi Kings
2018/19–2022Sindh
2019Quetta Gladiators
2022Islamabad United (squad no. 22)
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I
Matches 2 2
Runs scored 12 37
Batting average 6.00 18.50
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 9 22
Balls bowled 30 18
Wickets 0 2
Bowling average 14.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/29
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 23 April 2021

Early life

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Born in Karachi into a Memon family, his father and siblings supported his interest in cricket, where his main inspiration is the former Indian international player Yuvraj Singh, his older brother Maroof Aziz having played some first-class cricket as well, and he pursued a Masters of Health and Physical Education program at Karachi University.[1]

Career

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He made his Pakistan Super League debut for Karachi Kings on 21 March 2018. He made his first-class debut on 12 December 2014 for Karachi Dolphins.[2] He made his List A debut on 8 January 2017 for Karachi Whites in the 2016–17 Regional One Day Cup.[3] He has also represented the Pakistan national under-19 cricket team. He made his international debut for Pakistan against South Africa in April 2021.

In 2018, he scored an unbeaten knock of 86, in a massive partnership of 192 runs with Fawad Alam, to help Karachi Whites win the final against Islamabad and clinch the National One-day Regional Cup.[4] In April 2018, he was named in Sindh's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup.[5][6]

In November 2020, he was named in Pakistan's 35-man squad for their tour to New Zealand.[7] In January 2021, he was named in Pakistan's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against South Africa.[8] In March 2021, he was named in Pakistan's limited overs squads for their tours to South Africa and Zimbabwe.[9][10] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Pakistan, against South Africa, on 2 April 2021.[11] He made his T20I debut on 21 April 2021, for Pakistan against Zimbabwe.[12]

In December 2021, he was signed by Islamabad United following the players' draft for the 2022 Pakistan Super League.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b Husain, Amir (24 October 2020). "Talent Spotter : Danish Aziz". PakPassion. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Danish Aziz". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Regional One Day Cup, Karachi Blues v Karachi Whites at Islamabad, Jan 8, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Ton-up Fawad, Danish star as Karachi Whites clinch Cup - Pakistan - DAWN.COM".
  5. ^ "Pakistan Cup one-day tournament to begin in Faisalabad next week". Geo TV. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Pakistan Cup Cricket from 25th". The News International. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Pakistan name 35-player squad for New Zealand". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Mohammad Wasim announces squad for T20I series against South Africa". Geo Super. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Pakistan squads for South Africa and Zimbabwe announced". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Sharjeel Khan returns to Pakistan T20I side for tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  11. ^ "1st ODI, Centurion, Apr 2 2021, Pakistan tour of South Africa". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  12. ^ "1st T20I, Harare, Apr 21 2021, Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Franchises finalise squad for HBL PSL 2022". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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