People worldwide hold diverse beliefs based on their religions. In Pakistan, about 70% of the population follows Islamic culture, with a portion practicing Shia Islam. Among them are some prominent Pakistani cricketers who practice Shia Islam and have achieved success in the national team.
1. Hassan Ali (Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler)
- Known for his skillful bowling variations, Hassan Ali emerged as a prominent Pakistani fast bowler. Born on July 2, 1994, he quickly rose to international success, taking 240 wickets across all formats:
- Test: 80 wickets in 24 matches
- ODI: 100 wickets in 66 matches
- T20I: 60 wickets in 50 matches
2. Shadab Khan (All-Rounder, Right-Handed Batsman, Leg-Spinner)
- A talented all-rounder, Shadab has proven his worth with both bat and ball, contributing 1,724 runs and 203 wickets across formats. Born on October 4, 1998, he made a mark with his bowling in the 2016 U-19 World Cup:
- Test: 300 runs, 14 wickets in 6 matches
- ODI: 855 runs, 85 wickets in 70 matches
- T20I: 569 runs, 104 wickets in 92 matches
3. Zulqarnain Haider (Right-Handed Batsman)
- Although his international career was brief, Zulqarnain made an impact as a wicketkeeper-batsman. His career ended abruptly in 2010 due to personal threats.
- Zulqarnain Haider, a talented Pakistani cricketer born on April 3, 1986, in Lahore, had a brief but impactful career. Playing for three years, he quickly impressed at the top level. In 2010, Haider replaced Kamran Akmal during England’s tour but faced a severe injury in his debut match, cutting short his promising Test career.
4. Azhar Ali (Right-Handed Batsman, Part-Time Leg-Spinner)
- An accomplished batsman with nearly 9,000 international runs, Azhar has been a dependable player for Pakistan since his debut in 2010. Born on February 19, 1985:
- Test: 7,142 runs, 8 wickets
- ODI: 1,845 runs, 4 wickets
5. Mohsin Hasan Khan (Right-Handed Batsman)
- A popular figure from 1977-1986, Mohsin made history with a double-century and later became an actor. His career totals include:
- Test: 2,709 runs
- ODI: 1,877 runs
6. Zaheer Abbas (Right-Handed Batsman, Part-Time Off-Spinner)
- Renowned for his elegance, Zaheer accumulated 7,634 runs in international cricket and is celebrated for his highest score of 274 in Tests. Born on July 24, 1947:
- Test: 5,062 runs, 3 wickets
- ODI: 2,572 runs, 7 wickets