Kamran Akmal

Pakistani cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman

Kamran Akmal - Pakistani cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman
Born

January 13th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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Debuted in international cricket in 2002 as a wicketkeeper-batsman, participated in multiple formats including Test, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20. Contributed significantly to the Pakistan national cricket team as a reliable top-order batsman. Played for various domestic teams including Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan. Recognized for outstanding performances in international tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.

Represented Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup

Scored over 3000 runs in One Day Internationals

Was part of the squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017

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