Haris Sohail

Pakistani cricketer and ODI player

Haris Sohail - Pakistani cricketer and ODI player
Born

January 9th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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Born in Pakistan, contributed significantly to the national cricket team as a left-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler. Made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2013 and has been a key player in various international matches. Played important roles in major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Scored 104 runs against South Africa in 2019

Part of the team during ICC World Cup 2019

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