Asad Shafiq

Pakistani cricketer and Test player

Asad Shafiq - Pakistani cricketer and Test player
Born

January 28th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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Debuted in international cricket in 2010, Shafiq established himself as a consistent middle-order batsman in the Pakistan cricket team. He played a crucial role during the team's tours and home series, contributing significantly to numerous Test matches. Shafiq played his first Test match against Australia and swiftly became an integral player for the team. He is recognized for his skills in challenging conditions and has been part of multiple successful series.

Played in over 70 Test matches

Scored more than 3,500 Test runs

Contributed to victories against India and England

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