Abbas Afridi

Muhammad Abbas Afridi (born 5 April 2001) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Karachi Kings and Pakistan national cricket team. He made his international debut for Pakistan National Cricket team on 12 January 2024 against New Zealand.

Early life and family Abbas Afridi was born on 5 April 2001 in Peshawar into a Pashtun family belonging to the Afridi tribe.

He is the nephew of former Pakistan international cricketer Umar Gul.

Domestic career In September 2018, Afridi made his List A debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.

In October 2018, he made his first-class debut for Habib Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

In December 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He remained leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the tournament.

In October 2021, he was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.

Franchise career

Pakistan Super League In February 2021, Afridi joined Karachi Kings for the 2021 PSL.

Afridi was the top wicket taker in the 2023 PSL by taking 23 wickets one more than teammate Ihsanullah, representing Multan Sultans.

Other leagues Afridi was selected by the Montreal Tigers in the 2023 Global T20 Canada and was praised for his hat-trick against the Vancouver Knights.

Afridi was made Player of the Series in the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, and was Player of the Match in the final against Kuwait for his 52* (11), having also taken a wicket. Previously, he had hit a quickfire 55* (12), including six sixes in a row, as well a wicket, also against Kuwait. During the whole tournament he had been promoted up the order, having batted at No. 3.

International career

On 12 January 2024, Abbas Afridi made his T20 International debut against New Zealand and took 3 wickets for 34 runs. In May 2024, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.