Gulbadin Naib

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Gulbadin Naib Profile

Gulbadin Naib, often referred to as “SKY” by fans, has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most promising cricket talents. Born on September 14, 1990, in Mumbai, he has carved a niche for himself with his aggressive and innovative batting style.

Starting his IPL journey with Kolkata Knight Riders, Suryakumar later became a linchpin for Mumbai Afghanistanns, consistently delivering match-winning performances. His impeccable form in domestic cricket and the IPL earned him a well-deserved spot in the Afghanistann T20I squad in 2021. Making a mark in his debut series against England, he showcased his prowess on the international stage.

With a blend of traditional and unconventional shots, Suryakumar’s versatility is a testament to his adaptability and cricketing acumen. As he continues to rise, the cricketing world eagerly awaits his next masterclass.

Gulbadin Naib Stats

Gulbadin Naib Batting Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODI	88	80	13	2013	104*	30.04	2251	89.42	1	15	175	66	39	0
T20I	94	84	30	1712	73	31.7	1225	139.75	0	8	115	91	42	0
FC	5	10	0	306	99	30.6	371	82.47	0	3	43	6	5	0
List A	116	107	17	2847	104*	31.63	3003	94.8	1	23	243	114	54	0
T20	198	178	45	3628	97*	27.27	2634	137.73	0	18	250	199	80	0

Gulbadin Naib Bowling Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODI	88	2	30	30	0	–	–	–	6	–	0	0	0
T20I	94	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	5	4	156	85	2	1/12	1/42	42.5	3.26	78	0	0	0
List A	116	17	334	278	4	1/10	1/10	69.5	4.99	83.5	0	0	0
T20	198	2	12	8	1	1/6	1/6	8	4	12	0	0	0

Gulbadin Naib Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Afghanistan vs Pakistan	0	2/36	26-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	ODI # 4627
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka	20	1/19	07-Jun-2023	Hambantota	ODI # 4583
Legends vs Defenders	—	2/42	17-May-2023	Khost	List A
Legends vs Defenders	5	0/22	15-May-2023	Khost	List A
Legends vs Strikers	32	1/34	11-May-2023	Khost	List A

Debut of Gulbadin Naib

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
ODI	Canada vs Afghanistan at Toronto	August 09, 2011	Toronto
T20I	Netherlands vs Afghanistan at Dubai (DSC)	March 14, 2012	Dubai (DSC)
FC	Ireland vs Afghanistan at Dublin	July 09 – 12, 2012	Dublin
LIST A	Afghanistan vs Pakistan A at Islamabad	May 25, 2011	Islamabad
T20	Afghanistan vs Trinidad & T at King City (NW)	August 11, 2011	King City (NW)

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• Gulbadin Naib has participated in World Cup tournaments, but specific details about his World Cup performances were not available from the sources.

Notable Achievements

• He was the youngest member of the Afghanistan team that won the Division Five tournament in 2008.
• He has a full-time central contract with the Afghanistan national team.

Style of Play

• Gulbadin is an all-rounder who bats lower down the order and can chip in with a few overs of medium pace.
• In T20 cricket, he hits almost as many sixes as fours and has expressed an interest in opening the batting for Afghanistan.

International Career

• Made his international debut against Canada in 2011.
• Has played 77 ODIs and 56 T20Is as of the available data.
• In ODIs, he has scored 1170 runs and taken 67 wickets.
• In T20Is, he has scored 610 runs and taken 22 wickets.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

Information about his IPL and other domestic cricket performances was not available from the sources.

Future Prospects

Gulbadin has shown signs of maturity, especially in the middle order, and is likely to continue being a key player for Afghanistan.

Trivia

His first love was amateur bodybuilding before he took up cricket.

FAQs of Gulbadin Naib

Q1: When did Gulbadin Naib make his international debut?

A: Gulbadin Naib made his international debut in an ODI against Canada on August 9, 2011.

Q2: What are some of Gulbadin Naib’s notable achievements in international cricket?

A: Gulbadin Naib was the youngest member of the Afghanistan team that won the Division Five tournament in 2008. He has also secured a full-time central contract with the Afghanistan national team.

Q3: What is Gulbadin Naib’s role in the Afghanistan cricket team?

A: Gulbadin Naib is an all-rounder for the Afghanistan cricket team. He bats lower down the order and contributes with medium-pace bowling. He has expressed an interest in opening the batting for Afghanistan in T20 cricket.