Nationality: Spain
Position: Bowler
Date of Birth: 2002-01-01 Age: 23

Born on the first day of 2002 in the coastal city of Alicante, Spain, Danish Abdullah's journey to cricket was anything but typical. In a nation more synonymous with football, Danish discovered his love for cricket at a young age, inspired by his expatriate father. From makeshift cricket fields in local parks, he gradually emerged as a prodigious talent, showing a natural gift for bowling that caught the attention of local coaches.
As Danish grew, so did his ambitions. By the time he was fifteen, he had already built a reputation as a formidable bowler with a yard of pace that belied his slender frame. His adaptability extended to his batting style, where a rescuing knock was never out of the question. His versatile bowling skills, ranging from lethal outswingers to cleverly-disguised slower balls, were unique—especially in his Spanish surroundings. He marked his professional debut with the Andalusia Warriors at eighteen, a regional team competing in the burgeoning European cricket circuit.
Setting records was a hallmark of Danish's early career. Within his first season, he delivered a spell against the Catalonia Kings that saw him claim five wickets for a mere 12 runs—an encounter still spoken of with revered tones in local circles. This performance etched his name firmly in the annals of European cricket, marking him as a player to watch.
Among his most notable matches was a fiery contest against the Gibraltar Thunder. A fierce rivalry had developed, fuelled by heated encounters and Danish at the centre of it—both as the hero and, at times, the provocateur. His bowling—aggressive and unyielding—became a thorn in the side of the Gibraltarians, making for enthralling battles that captivated fans.
Off the field, Danish Abdullah's impact on the game cannot be overstated. He became an ambassador for cricket in Spain, encouraging the youth to embrace the sport. His story—a testament to passion overcoming odds—has inspired many to pick up the bat and ball in a country where cricket often plays second fiddle.
Danish Abdullah continues to forge his legacy in cricket, with a career still blooming. His adaptable approach to batting and bowling ensures his contributions are both substantial and memorable—a driving force in every team he's part of and a beacon of cricket's potential in untraditional lands.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 21 | 9.00 | 25 | 180.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 116 | 11 | 19.33 | 10.55 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-03-10