Nationality: Pakistan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Date of Birth: 1987-12-15 Age: 37
Born on a chilly December day in 1987, Atta us Samad's cricketing journey mirrors the rise of a determined athlete whose passion for the game was evident from a very young age. Growing up in a small town, Atta was often seen bowling against the dusty walls of his backyard, perfecting his craft with each passing day. It wasn’t long before local coaches noticed his potential, and he began formal training, where his natural ability with the ball started to shine.
By the age of 18, Atta's sheer pace and inswingers were causing a stir on local pitches. His professional debut soon followed in the domestic leagues, a stepping stone that further honed his skills. As a right-arm fast bowler, he developed a reputation for his fierce pace and the uncanny ability to deliver toe-crunching Yorkers, a skill that left many batsmen contemplating their career choices.
Atta’s international debut was a spectacle, marking the beginning of a career studded with remarkable achievements. Throughout his career, he consistently topped national bowling charts, with a record for the most wickets in a single season of the domestic T20 league, a feat no other bowler has yet surpassed. His nail-biting five-wicket haul against the touring team in the 2012 home series is still talked about in cricket circles as one of the finest exhibitions of fast bowling.
One of the defining moments of Atta’s career was his enthralling rivalry with the batsman Aamir Khalid. Their duels on the pitch were nothing short of electrifying, often swinging games in unpredictable directions. Many fans remember the tense semi-final clash in the national championship where Atta's precision and tenacity were instrumental in dismantling Khalid’s team.
His contributions went beyond just stats. As a mentor, Atta influenced a generation of young bowlers, instilling in them a sense of strategy and skill refinement that marked his own career. His legacy is not merely documented in records but in the passion he ignited in aspiring cricketers.
Atta us Samad left an indelible mark on the cricketing world, an embodiment of perseverance and dedication. Even after retirement, he continues to inspire both fans and players alike, his name echoing through the annals of cricket history as one who mastered the art of fast bowling.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 3.83 | 27 | 85.19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 259 | 30.5 | 21.58 | 8.49 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-28
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