Alishan Sharafu
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Fullname
Alishan Sharafu
Born10 January 2003
Kerala, India
Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
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| Full name | Alishan Sharafu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 January 2003 Kerala, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batting all-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 88) | 8 January 2021 v Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 5 November 2025 v Nepal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 51) | 23 February 2020 v Iran | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 16 November 2025 v Nepal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 1 January 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alishan Sharafu (born 10 January 2003) is a cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International League T20 (ILT20).[1][2]
Alishan Sharafu was born on 10 January 2003 in Kerala, India. He spent his early life in the UAE.[3] His interest in cricket began during childhood visits to Kerala, India, and India's win in the 2011 Cricket World Cup inspired him to play cricket as a professional.[3]
Sharafu holds a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity.[3]
