Ghulam Murtaza

Ghulam Murtaza, born on 1st November 1976, is one of those cricketers who possesses the rare blend of skill, tenacity, and sheer love for the game, which elevates him from just another player to a memorable allrounder in cricket's rich tapestry. Hailing from a small town where cricket was more a passion than a profession, young Ghulam spent his formative years on dusty pitches, with makeshift gear but a clear dream in his heart.

His journey to professional cricket was anything but smooth. With limited access to proper coaching and facilities, Ghulam honed his skills through local tournaments and street cricket, where his flair for the game caught the eye of a regional scout. It wasn’t long before he made his mark, debuting professionally in the late 1990s. Ghulam’s right-hand batting prowess was matched by his right-arm-fast-medium bowling, a combination that soon became the linchpin of his team’s strategy.

Among his records, a standout achievement was in the summer of 2004, when he orchestrated a thrilling victory with a mesmerising allround performance, scoring a match-winning century followed by decimating the opposition with a flurry of well-disguised deliveries. That summer, he was not just a player; he was a phenomenon, and legends grew about his on-field exploits.

His significant rivalries added a different dimension to his career. The eagerly anticipated duels with teams from across the border were the stuff of legends. Innings where he faced off against some of the best batsmen in the world became highlights—his delivery deceptively slow yet viciously accurate, always a hair’s breadth ahead of the willow.

Ghulam’s batting style exuded a certain charisma—he wasn’t just a slogger; he was an architect at the crease, constructing innings with an elegant yet aggressive touch. His bowling was characterised by a cunning variation in pace, often setting up the batsman for a dismissal with a slow, drifting ball that seemed to have a mind of its own.

The 2007 championship win remains etched in the memories of fans, where Ghulam was the undisputed hero. His performance not only clinched the title but also immortalised him in narrative folklore.

Ghulam Murtaza’s career, with all its highs and lows, is not just the story of an allrounder but a testament to determination and the pure, unadulterated joy of playing cricket.

Batting Stats

Bowling Stats