Mohammad Irfan Khan Niazi, born on December 28, 2002, in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan, is a talented cricketer with a promising career ahead. His cricket journey started in 2015 when he moved from playing tape-ball cricket to hard-ball cricket. This transition marked the beginning of his professional cricket career. Irfan joined the Ikram Shaheed Cricket Club in Mianwali, where he quickly gained attention for his skills. His performances in local cricket were impressive, leading to bigger opportunities.
Cricketing Journey and Career
Irfan began playing cricket with tape balls, which is a more casual and local way of playing the sport. However, he took a significant step in 2015 by switching to hard-ball cricket. This change allowed him to sharpen his skills and gain experience in a more competitive environment. He joined the Ikram Shaheed Cricket Club in Mianwali, where he started to develop into a more serious cricketer.
Breakthrough at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup
Irfan’s hard work paid off when he was selected for Pakistan’s Under-19 team in the 2020 Cricket World Cup. This was a major moment in his career. The Under-19 World Cup gave him the chance to play against some of the best young cricketers in the world, and he used this opportunity to showcase his talents on a global stage.
Domestic Cricket: Central Punjab and Pakistan Shaheens
In 2019, Irfan was named to the newly formed Central Punjab team for the 2019-20 domestic season. His impressive performances in domestic cricket led to him being retained for the 2020-21 season. He made his List A debut for Pakistan Shaheens in February 2020 in a match against the Marylebone Cricket Club during their tour of Pakistan. This was an important step as it introduced him to a higher level of competition.
International Debuts: T20I and ODI
In September 2020, Irfan made his T20I debut for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup. His performances continued to improve, and in 2024, after impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League, he earned a call-up to Pakistan’s T20I squad for a series against New Zealand. Irfan made his debut in the first match, though rain prevented him from batting.
Soon after, Irfan was included in Pakistan’s ODI squad for a three-match series against Australia. In his ODI debut, he scored 22 runs, making a strong contribution to the team. These debuts in T20I and ODI cricket were major milestones in his career and proved that he has the skills to succeed at the international level.
Personal Details
Irfan Khan Niazi is 22 years old and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall. He weighs 70 kg. Irfan was born and currently lives in Mianwali, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Capricorn, and he follows Islam. While more details about his family, education, and net worth are yet to be updated, he remains one of the most promising young cricketers in Pakistan.
Check out the Champions Trophy Schedule, Champions Trophy Squads , Champions Trophy Venues & Champions Trophy Latest News here!