Aslam Mohammad

Aslam Mohammad, born on the 8th of August, 1971, has charted a remarkable course through the hectic corridors of cricket, earning a well-deserved reputation as one of the sport’s most steadfast allrounders. Hailing from a small town in the heart of Yorkshire, Aslam’s cricketing journey began in the playgrounds of his local village, where an old bat and a somewhat beaten-up tennis ball were his earliest tools of the trade. By his teen years, it was evident that under the quiet, unassuming exterior lay a rare talent, soon to be groomed by local coaches who recognised his potential.

Making his professional debut at the tender age of 19, Aslam’s career took off with a bang as he swiftly cemented his place in the Yorkshire County squad. Over the years, his right-hand batting flair, coupled with his right-arm-offbreak, enabled him to sculpt some of the most memorable performances witnessed in county cricket. Ever the versatile player, Aslam earned his reputation on his ability to stabilise innings with his stoic batting and dismantle rival batting orders with his cunning off-breaks.

A career milestone came when he contributed significantly to Yorkshire's Championship triumph in the late 1990s, a period fondly remembered for his gripping rivalry with Lancashire’s own cricketing maestro, Tom Preston. The duels between these two teams became a spectacle for fans—a fierce rivalry driven by respect and a penchant for competition.

Not just a player for the records, Aslam’s career was also punctuated by memorable moments that highlighted his impact on the sport. Who could forget his stunning century against Surrey at The Oval, where his calculated yet aggressive play snatched victory from the jaws of defeat? Or the three-for he secured at Lord’s, turning around what seemed like an inevitable loss?

Aslam Mohammad was the quintessential allrounder. While he may not have screened his flair from the rooftops, his subtlety on the field—whether with the bat carving elegant drives or the ball delivering spinning conundrums—meant he often turned the tide of a match without a fuss. His commitment to craftsmanship over flair, combined with genuine spots of brilliance, left an indelible mark on English cricket, immortalising the simple, yet profound beauty of the game.

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