Shri Lankan Fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz made his debut for Sri Lanka in the first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka. 29-year-old Mohamed Shiraz has been included in Sri Lanka’s ODI team as a cover for injured fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana and he got a chance to play in the first match of the ODI series itself against India on 2 Aug 2024. This Sri Lankan player has a great record in domestic cricket. In This article, we will explain Shri Lankan Fast Bowler Mohamed Shiraz Biography in depth. This Story will inspire you.
The first match is being played at R Premadasa. In this match, the Sri Lankan team has given a chance to young fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz. He will be seen playing his first ODI match. Many Sri Lankan players are out of this series due to injury. That is why this young player has got a chance.
Shiraz’s Birth Place: Candy, Shri Lanka
Shri Lankan Fast Bowler Mohamed Shiraz was born on 13th Feb 1995 in Candy city of Shri Lanka. Shiraz is a resident of Kandy city of Sri Lanka. This 29-year-old bowler bowls with the right hand. He has played 49 matches in first-class cricket so far. He has taken 125 wickets in 79 innings at an average of 31.31. He has taken 4-wicket hauls 6 times and 5-wicket hauls 6 times. His best performance has been 6/86 wickets. He played his first first-class match in the year 2016.
Shri Lankan Fast Bowler Mohamed Shiraz Biography: Personal Profile
| Personal Profile | |
| Full Name | Katupulle Gedara Mohamed Shiraz Saheb |
| Nick Name | Mohamed Shiraz |
| Date of Birth | 13th Feb 1995 |
| Birth Place | Candy, Shri Lanka |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Nationality | Shri Lankan |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm medium fast |
| Role | Medium Fast bawler |
| International ODI Debut | Vs India, 02 Aug 2024, R Premadasa Stadium |
| Teams | Shri Lanka International team, Colombo, Shri Lanka Cricket President XI, Shri Lanka A, Galle Gladiators, Galle Marvels, |
Shiraz’s statistics in T20 cricket and Shri Lanka List A
Shiraz has played 23 matches in T20 cricket so far. He has taken 23 wickets in 21 innings at an impressive average of 19. His economy rate has been 6.93. His best performance has been 3/10. This player has played 47 matches in List-A cricket. He has taken 80 wickets in 47 innings at an average of 17.52. He has taken 5 wicket haul 3 times. His best performance has been 6/21.
The only Muslim player in the Sri Lankan team: Mohamed Shiraz
The special thing is that he got a place in the team five years ago as well, but he could not make his debut then. Shiraz got a place in the Test team against South Africa. But he could not play a single match. He has taken 125 wickets in 49 first class matches. While he has 80 wickets in 47 List A matches. He has taken 23 wickets in 23 T20 matches. He has also scored a half-century in first class cricket. If Mohammad Shiraz gets a chance, he will also become the first Muslim player to represent Sri Lanka after 8 years. Mohammad Parvez Maharoof and Tillakaratne Dilshan were Muslim players in the Sri Lankan team.
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