Shamyl Hussain
Pakistani Cricketer
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Shamyl Hussain (Urdu: شمائل حسین born 10 October 2004) is a Pakistani cricketer who represents Pakistan national cricket team. He made his One Day International debut on 11 March 2026 against Bangladesh.[1] Hussain is part of Quetta Gladiators squad in Pakistan Super League.[2]
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| Full name | Shamyl Hussain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 October 2004 Islamabad, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Syed Talat Hussain (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 258) | 11 March 2026 v Bangladesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 13 March 2026 v Bangladesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Pakistan Under-19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025-present | Pakistan Shaheens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, March 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic career
Shamyl has played for Pakistan Television cricket team in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[3][4] He was also part of Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League[5] and now represents Quetta Gladiators.[2]. He also represents Islamabad team in President Cup.[6]
Hussain has captained Pakistan Shaheens in a series against England Loins.[7][8]
International career
Hussain was part of Pakistan's ODI squad in a series against Bangladesh. He made his One Day International debut on 11 March 2026 against Bangladesh.[1][9]
Personal life
He is the son of Pakistani journalist and television anchor Syed Talat Hussain.[5] He often comes under criticism for nepotism for his father's position at Pakistan Television.[8]