Nationality: Afghanistan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 2001-01-01 Age: 24

Born on the first day of the new millennium, Yahya Khan grew up in a small town in Yorkshire where the echoes of cricket were as omnipresent as the sound of children playing on cobbled streets. His cricketing journey began on these very streets, where he spent countless hours perfecting his craft. Yahya's early talent was unmistakable, and by the age of 12, he was already turning heads in local leagues. His natural ability as a right-arm offbreak bowler combined with his guile and precision made him a standout performer throughout his youth.
Khan's impressive displays in regional tournaments earned him a place in the county under-19 team, where he regularly bamboozled batsmen with his clever variations and remarkable consistency. His aspiration to play on the grandest stages grew stronger when he secured a professional contract with a leading county team at just 18. A splendid debut season saw him claiming a remarkable 45 wickets, including a brilliant five-wicket haul against a rival team that cemented his status as a bowler of extraordinary promise.
Throughout his career, Yahya Khan has accumulated an array of achievements, including multiple Best Bowler awards in domestic competitions. His contributions have been pivotal in his county’s success, helping them clinch the Championship title twice. Yahya’s record-setting economy rate remains a testament to his superb control and tactical acumen, elements that have made him an integral figure in his team.
Renowned for his strategic mind, Yahya’s playing style embodies a perfect blend of traditional off-spin and modern flair. His right-hand batting supports his primary role but is no less proficient, often stepping up in lower-order innings to rescue his side from precarious situations. Among the myriad memorable contests, his spirited rivalry against a neighbouring county’s ace batsman has provided fans with countless thrilling moments and has been a narrative of its own in the British cricketing circuit.
Perhaps his most significant moment came during the final match of a national tournament; defending just six runs in the final over, Yahya conjured up an extraordinary spell, seizing the opportunity to take his team over the finish line, etching his name into the annals of cricketing history. Yahya Khan’s journey is one of relentless pursuit and passion, manifesting in a career that inspires aspiring cricketers everywhere.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 4.3 | - | 13.02 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-05-18