Azam Khan Cricketer – Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Father and Family

Azam Khan is one of the young and famous cricketers in Pakistan. he is the son of former Pakistan wicket-keeper Moin Khan, Azam began his List-A career with Sindh. He debuted in the T20s with Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Azam Khan went on to represent Gladiators from 2018 to 2021 and he will represent Islamabad United in the PSL since the 2022 season.

Azam got into the Pakistan T20I squad after an eventful Pakistan Super League 2020/21. His aggressive batting got him a place in the Pakistan T20I national squad in 2021. And he made his International debut in July 2021.

Azam Khan Biography
Full NameAzam Khan
NicknameAzam
BornAugust 10, 1998
Azam Khan Cricketer Age23 years
Birth PlaceKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Playing RoleWicket-keeper batter
Batting StyleRight-Handed Bat
Bowling StyleLeft-arm medium (doesn’t bowl often)
Physical Stats & More
Azam Khan Cricketer Height (approx.)176 cm
1.76 m
5′ 8″ Feet
Azam Khan Cricketer Weight140 Kg
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack

Azam Khan Batting Stats 🏏

BATTING Test ODI T20I T20 List A FC
Matches 8 158 30 16
Innings 7 146 23 27
Runs 29 3131 590 739
Avg 4.83 25.04 29.50 28.42
SR 90.62 147.82 115.00 76.58
NO 1 21 3 1
Balls 32 2118 513 965
HS 10 109 83 103
100s 0 1 0 1
50s 0 16 2 4
4s 2 270 62 102
6s 1 193 22 17
Ct 3 67 29 34
St 0 16 6 2

Azam Khan Bowling Stats

BOWLING Test ODI T20I T20 List A FC
Matches 8 158 30 16
Innings 0 0 0 2
Overs 0 0 0 3
Runs 0 0 0 16
Wkts 0 0 0 0
BBI
Econ 5.33
Avg
SR
4w 0 0 0 0
5w 0 0 0 0
10w 0 0 0 0
Career Info
TeamsPakistan
Barbados Royals
Desert Vipers
Dhaka Dominators
Galle Gladiators
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Islamabad United
Khulna Tigers
Mississauga Panthers
Pakistan Television
Quetta Gladiators
DebutODI debut
Not yet debut

T20I debut
He made his T20I debut on 16 July 2021 in the match of Pakistan vs England at Trent Bridge

Test debut
Not yet debut

PSL debut
He made his PSL debut on 5 March 2019 against Islamabad United at Abu Dhabi
Jersey Number#77 (Pakistan)
Coach/MentorMoin Khan
Recordsscored 38 runs in 10 balls against Shahid Afridi
Career Turning PointScored 88 off 43 balls in the National T20 Cup for Sindh vs Northern in 2020
Personal Life
Zodiac signLeo
SchoolNot Known
CollegeNot known
Educational QualificationNot known
Azam Khan FamilyFather – Moin Khan Mother –Tasleem
Siblings – Owais Khan
WifeUnmarried
ReligionMuslim
HobbiesNot known
Favourite Things
Favourite CricketersMoin Khan, Rashid Latif, Ricky Ponting
Azam Khan Profile

Azam Khan Biography

The Islamabad United Wicket-keeper Batter Azam Khan was born on 10th August 1998 in Karachi. His father Moin Khan is a former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman. He has an older brother named Owais Khan who is married to Pakistan actor Maryam Ansari. He didn’t take cricket seriously until he got into the Pakistan U-19.

And He started playing International cricket for the Pakistan team in 2021 with T20I formats of International cricket.

Azam Khan Father & Family

Azam is the son of former Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Moin Khan. Moin Khan has been one of the legendary players of the Pakistan cricket team, who has performed brilliantly in both Test and ODI formats. It would not be wrong to say that Azam got the skills of cricket from his father only.

Azam Khan FatherMoin Khan (Former Cricketer)
Azam Khan MotherTasneem Khan

Azam Khan’s Cricket Coach

Azam Khan’s father Moin Khan has been his mentor and coach since the beginning of his career. Azam also follows former Pakistan keeper Rashid Latif closely when it comes to keeping.

At Islamabad United, Azam Khan will be playing under a different coach, other than his father, for the first time. When he was asked about this, Azam said: “Now I am playing for another franchise with a different coaching staff, therefore, this is a new experience for me and I’ll surely be free of that added pressure.

Azam Khan’s U-19 Cricket

Azam Khan’s U-19 career began in 2014/15 when he made it to the Karachi Region cricket squads. He represented them in both white ball and red ball format of cricket until 2016. He then made it to the Pakistan U19 squad but never really got big opportunities.

Azam Khan’s Career and International Debut

Azam Khan played in U16 and then U19 state tournaments until 2016. then he went to the USA and played in Dallas Premier League before returning to Pakistan. And then Azam Khan got into the senior cricket group and his List A debut came in 2018. He featured in the Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup 2018/19 representing Pakistan Television. The team had an eight-wicket win over the hosts Multan in that match. He kept wickets for the team and had two catches that day. He did not bat in that match.

International Debut

After a brilliant performance in the Pakistan Super League 2020/21, Azam was included in the Pakistan T20 national team in 2021. And he made his international cricket debut in July 2021. So far, He has got a chance to play only 8 T20I matches, In which he scored only 29 runs with his bat.

Azam Khan T20I debut16 July 2021 against Pakistan
Azam Khan ODI debutN/A

Franchise Cricket Career

His T20 career began in the 2019 Pakistan Premier League with Quetta Gladiators and his debut came on March 5, 2019, against Islamabad United. He batted at number three and made 15 runs in 12 balls in that match. He continued to represent the franchise until the 2024 edition. And after that, they have been part of the Islamabad United team in the Pakistan Super League since the year 2022.

He also played in the 1st ever Lanka Premier League where he represented Galle Gladiators. He plays for Barbados Royals in the Caribbean Premier League.

Azam Khan Cricketer Weight

Azam Khan faced criticism for his fitness and many cricketers have advised him to reduce weight. According to reports, at the beginning of his cricket career, his weight had reached 140 kg.

Azam Khan Cricketer Weight: 140 kg

Unknown Facts About Pakistani Cricketer Azam Khan

  • Azam Khan played in Dallas Premier League in the USA during his teenage years before moving back to Pakistan.
  • He has openly admitted that the criticism about his fitness and nepotism accusations have affected him mentally.
  • Azam’s favourite wicket-keeper from Pakistan is Rashid Latif and not his father, Moin Khan

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