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Azhar Ali

Full Name
Azhar Ali
Born
19-02-1985 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Current Age
37 years old
Major Teams
Pakistan
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Leg-break
Azhar Ali

Photos: Azhar Ali

  • In Pics – England vs Pakistan 2020, 3rd Test, Day 3, Southampton

    In Pics – England vs Pakistan 2020, 3rd Test, Day 3, Southampton

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    Photos: Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test, Players to watch out for

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    Photos: PAK vs WI, 2nd Test, Barbados

  • Pakistani cricketers along with their families visit the iconic Manchester United Football club

    Pakistani cricketers along with their families visit the iconic Manchester United Football club

Videos: Azhar Ali

  • WATCH: Better than Azhar Ali? New Zealand pair presents their case for the most bizarre run out

    WATCH: Better than Azhar Ali? New Zealand pair presents their case for the most bizarre run out

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    WATCH: Azhar Ali run out in bizarre manner during mid-pitch chat with Asad Shafiq

  • VIDEO: Pakistan eagerly waiting for Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh 2015, says Azhar Ali

    VIDEO: Pakistan eagerly waiting for Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh 2015, says Azhar Ali

Azhar Ali Biography

It was Pakistan’s domestic season of 2002-03 that Azhar Ali took four wickets against Peshawar with his leg-spin. Not many then would have expected him to become the lynchpin of Pakistan’s Test batting line-up in the future.

It was in 2010, under overcast conditions at Lord’s that Azhar finally make his Test debut against Australia. He didn’t exactly take the world apart with scores of 16 and 42, but unlike some of his colleagues, Azhar showed that ‘never say die spirit’ to battle seaming conditions.   

Despite a front on stance that resembled former Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Ijaz Ahmed, he has gone on to do well for Pakistan in Tests. Azhar has had his fair of share of critics who believe he struggles to convert starts into big scores. However, he has already aggregated five Test hundreds.

In 2012, Azhar showcased his ability to play well on a turning track at Dubai by compiling a century against England’s spin twins; Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann. In 2014 he went one step further when he anchored Pakistan’s innings to help them to script a memorable victory against Sri Lanka at Sharjah.  However, he has only played a handful of One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Pakistan, as he isn’t known as a quick scorer.

Bharath Ramaraj

Azhar Ali Batting & Fielding Averages

Career M In R NO HS Avg BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
Test 94 174 7021 11 302* 43.07 16759 41.89 19 35 682 23 66 0
ODIs 53 53 1845 3 102 36.90 2478 74.45 3 12 168 14 8 0
T20s 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
World Cup 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Azhar Ali Bowling Averages

Career M B R W Avg EC SR 5WI 10WM BBI BBM
Test 94 867 621 8 77.62 4.297 108 0 0 1/4 1/4
ODIs 53 258 260 4 65.00 6.046 64.50 0 0 0/0 0/0
T20s 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
World Cup 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0/0

Azhar Ali Career statistics

Test Debut

Australia v Pakistan at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, July 13, 2010

Last Test

Pakistan v Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, March 21, 2022

ODI Debut

Ireland v Pakistan at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, May 30, 2011

Last ODI

New Zealand v Pakistan at University Oval, Dunedin, January 13, 2018

News ON Azhar Ali

Brain Fade Moment For Azhar Ali As He Gets Out In Identical Fashion To Sachin Tendulkar’s Controversial Ducking Dismissal | VIDEO

Azhar Ali reminded everyone of the controversial Sachin Tendulkar ducking dismissal against the same opponent while getting out in the ...

1st Test, Day 2: Azhar Ali, Imam-ul-Haq Tons Drive Pakistan to Huge Total Against Australia

Pakistan finally declared the innings at 476/4, giving a tricky period to tackle ahead of stumps.

BAN vs PAK: Rain Plays Spoilsport, Washes Out Day 3 of 2nd Test

The umpires eventually decided to call the play off for the day as there were puddles on the ground and the light too wasn't great.

NZ vs PAK 2020: Pakistan Exclude Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Amir And Asad Shafiq From 35-member Squad For New Zealand Tour

The dropping of former captain Malik, who now plays only T20 cricket, could mean that the selectors don't have him in mind for next ...

England vs Pakistan 2020, 3rd Test: Hosts Take Series 1-0 After James Anderson Claims 600th Scalp

James Anderson dismissed Azhar Ali to become the first paceman to 600 Test wickets.

England vs Pakistan 2020, 3rd Test, Southampton, Highlights: James Anderson Reaches Landmark, ENG Seal Series

England won the three-game series 1-0. James Anderson dismissed Azhar Ali to become the first paceman to 600 Test wickets.

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Features ON Azhar Ali

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    1st Test: This win is one of my best without a doubt: Kane Williamson after New Zealand’s thrilling four-run win against Pakistan

    Williamson described a tension-packed narrow four-run win over Pakistan in the first match on Monday a "good advertisement for Test cricket."

    Pakistan vs West Indies 3rd Test, Day 1: Younis Khan’s grand welcome, Azhar Ali’s flying bat and other highlights

    With the Test series level at 1-1 and Pakistan not having won a Test series in the Caribbean is a lot riding on this match.

    Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 3: Azhar Ali’s sleepy hundred, Misbah-ul-Haq’s 99 and other highlights

    After what started on a slow note, the Day three of the second Test between Pakistan and West Indies saw some riveting sessions as the ...

    Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: The West Indies collapse, Ahmed Shehzad’s reprieves and other highlights

    Pakistan were at one point all in control with opener Azhar Ali and Ahmed Shehzad scoring 155 runs for the first wicket. But three ...

    Mickey Arthur: Pakistan players to face consequences if they do not meet fitness standards

    Mickey Arthur spoke about his experience with the Pakistan on the tour of Australia, lack of power-hitters in the Pakistan line-up, ...

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