Nationality: Kuwait
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 2001-09-24 Age: 23

Faez Qureshi's journey through the world of cricket is a tale woven with dedication and unyielding spirit. Born on 24th September 2001 in the often-unrepresented cricketing outpost of Kuwait, Faez's romance with the sport began on the dusty fields of his hometown. Inspired by the swirling passion for cricket that gripped the subcontinent, Faez's youthful days were spent meticulously imitating the heroes he watched on television. Yet, it wasn't until a local coach spotted his unique flair with the ball that Faez's potential began to be recognised.
Choosing to specialise in bowling, Faez honed his skill as a right-arm offbreak bowler with an uncanny ability to extract turn from even the most benign surfaces. His agile right-handed batting has often provided the necessary stability lower down the order. Faez's formal cricketing journey took shape when he was selected for a local club at the age of 16, where his striking accuracy and deceptive variations began to turn heads. His performances soon earned him a place in the national team, marking his professional debut as a defining moment not just for him, but for cricket in Kuwait.
Among Faez's major achievements, leading his team to a historic win in the ICC Western Region T20 tournament stood out, a testament to his strategic brilliance and composure under pressure. Faez's spellbinding performance, turning the ball with a wizardly touch that left batsmen baffled, became a cornerstone for his team’s success.
Notable throughout his career has been the ongoing rivalry with an emerging cricket powerhouse from neighbouring UAE. Matches against this team often evolved into thrilling battles of wits and will, with Faez’s ability to outfox his opponents frequently stealing the spotlight. One particularly memorable match saw him clinch a hat-trick, a feat that significantly tilted the scales in favour of his side, etching his name in the annals of the sport's lesser-known heroes.
Faez Qureshi’s style is characterised by a blend of classical off-spin intertwined with modern-day aggression. His knack for adapting to conditions, coupled with an innate cricketing intellect, allows him to be a formidable force on the field. As the curtain continues to rise on his career, Faez remains a beacon of hope for cricketing aspirants in non-traditional countries, embodying the essence of the sport's global appeal. His journey is one of uncharted paths and insurmountable odds, forever changing Kuwait's cricketing narrative.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODI | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5.00 | 27 | 55.56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODI | 3 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 12 | 29.00 | 4.83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-05-18