Mehran Mumtaz
Pakistani cricketer (born 2003)
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Mehran Mumtaz (born 7 April 2003) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League.[1][2]
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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| Born | 7 April 2003 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020/21–2023 | Northern | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024-2025 | Peshawar Zalmi (squad no. 167) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Islamabad United | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 25 January 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early life
Mehran was born on 7 April 2003 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, with family roots in Azad Kashmir.[3] He began playing cricket in the streets and neighborhoods of Rawalpindi before joining a local cricket club.[3] He initially started as a fast bowler, citing Mohammad Amir as his inspiration.[3]
Mumtaz worked with his brother in the Sunday market near Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while pursuing his passion for cricket.[3][4]
Career
Mehran began his professional cricket career through under-16 cricket during the 2016-17 season.[5][6] He has since represented Pakistan A cricket team as well.[7]
Mehran made his first-class debut on 17 November 2021, for Northern in the 2021–22 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[8]
In December 2021, Mehran was named in Pakistan's team for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.[9]