Zaman Khan

Zaman Khan (born 10 September 2001) is a Pakistani cricketer.[2][3][4] In September 2021, he was named in Northern's squad for the 2021–22 National T20 Cup.[5][6] He made his Twenty20 debut on 23 September 2021, for Northern in the 2021–22 National T20 Cup.[7]

Zaman Khan
Personal information
Born (2001-09-10) 10 September 2001
Chakswari, Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021Rawalakot Hawks (squad no. 21)
2021/22Northern
2022Lahore Qalandars (squad no. 155)
Source: Cricinfo, 29 January 2021

Early life

Born in Chakswari, Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir, his father was against his wishes to play cricket, enrolling him into a madrasa after school, with Khan continuing to learn the Qur’an by heart today, but, through the encouragements of his uncle, he later joined different cricket clubs in Mirpur and through his performances and bowling speed he was noticed and got a chance to participate in the Kashmir Premier League in 2021, which would be the breakthrough for his career.[8]

Domestic and T20 career

Zaman played for Rawalakot Hawks in the Kashmir Premier League during 2021.[9]

Zaman was named in Lahore Qalandar's squad in December 2021 for the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League. [10] Zaman impressed everyone with his 'Malinga' style bowling. His bowling with a low economy rate helped Lahore win nerve ending matches. [11] His bowling efforts helped Lahore Qalandars to win their first ever title in six years. He was given the 'Emerging Player of the Season' award, and took 18 wickets. [12]

Personal life

After the victory of Lahore Qalandars in PSL 7 and defeating Multan Sultans in the final, there was a tour held by Lahore Qalandars to visit and celebrate different areas and homes of players including: Wagha Border, Geo News HQ, cricketer houses. After visiting Zaman Khan's house, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi, requested the COO of Lahore Qalandars to build a house for him. Zaman Khan lived in a small mud house with a broken roof.[13]

References
  1. Husain, Amir (23 August 2021). "Talent Spotter: Zaman Khan". PakPassion.
  2. "Zaman Khan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. "Zaman Khan continues to impress in KPL 2021". The News. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  4. "Rawalkot Hawks' Zaman Khan says Shoaib Akhtar is an inspiration". The Frontier Post. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. "Pakistan's best shortest format players assemble for National T20". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  6. "Pakistan's best shortest format players assemble for National T20". Cricket World. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  7. "1st Match (D/N), Rawalpindi, Sep 23 2021, National T20 Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  8. Husain, Amir (23 August 2021). "Talent Spotter: Zaman Khan". PakPassion.
  9. "Zaman Khan's influence continues in KPL 2021 - Henry Club". Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  10. "PSL 2022: Here's Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 7". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  11. "Watch: 20-Year-Old Pakistani Quick Zaman Khan Channels Lasith Malinga With Match-Winning Final Over In PSL". Wisden. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  12. Tahir, Sameer (28 February 2022). "PSL 7: All the Award Winners and the Team of PSL 7 Revealed". Mashable Pakistan. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  13. Nasir, Saad (14 March 2022). "Qalandars are Building House for Zaman Khan After Mud House Images Go Viral". Retrieved 10 April 2022.
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