Zeeshan Ashraf (cricketer)
Pakistani cricketer (born 1992)
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Zeeshan Ashraf (born 11 May 1992) is a Pakistani cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for Multan in the 2012–13 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 13 January 2013.[2] He was the leading run-scorer for Multan in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup, with 370 runs in eight matches.[3] In March 2019, he was named in Balochistan's squad for the 2019 Pakistan Cup.[4][5]
Okara, Punjab, Pakistan
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| Full name | Zeeshan Ali Ashraf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 May 1992 Okara, Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Southern Punjab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Multan Sultans (squad no. 60) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023/24–present | Multan Region (squad no. 26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 8 September 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Career
Ashraf began cricket career when he joined school cricket team of Government Islamia High School in Okara.[6] His performance in school cricket led to participation in regional Under-15 tournaments.[6]
At 15, Ashraf was noticed by Mian Munir, then Club President at Okara Gymkhana Cricket Club, and joined the club, eventually becoming its captain.[6]
In 2013, Wasim Haider facilitated his entry into first-class cricket with Multan and on his debut he made a half-century.[6] Later, he also played in limited-overs formats with the Multan Tigers.[6] Despite setbacks, including being dropped from the Pakistan Under-23s and playing during Multan's relegation to Grade II, Ashraf continued to compete in club cricket.[6]
He later joined Ghani Glass cricket team, where he led the scoring in the PCB Patron's Trophy (Grade II).[6] Ashraf also played for Lahore Whites in the National T20 Cup and opened the batting for Balochistan in the Pakistan Cup of 2019.[6]