Asad Zulfiqar (born 28 March 1997) is a Dutch cricketer.[1] He made his List A debut for the Netherlands against the United Arab Emirates on 17 July 2017.[2] In the match, he played alongside his brothers Saqib and Sikander, making it the first instance of three siblings playing for a professional cricket team in the same game.[3]

Asad Zulfiqar
Personal information
Full name
Asad Zulfiqar
Born (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 (age 27)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RelationsZulfiqar Ahmed (father)
Saqib Zulfiqar (brother)
Sikander Zulfiqar (brother)
International information
National side
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 3
Runs scored 39
Batting average 13.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 17
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 January 2022

In January 2022, Zulfiqar was named in the Dutch One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Afghanistan in Qatar.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Asad Zulfiqar". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. ^ "United Arab Emirates tour of Netherlands, 1st Match: Netherlands v United Arab Emirates at Amstelveen, Jul 17, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Triplets add to storied sibling history". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Dutch squad for CWC Super League Series against Afghanistan announced". Royal Dutch Cricket Association. Retrieved 5 January 2022.

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