Mohammad Qasim

Mohammad Qasim
Nationality: United Arab Emirates
Position: Bowler
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25
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Mohammad Qasim, born on the first day of the new millennium in the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as one of the most promising bowlers in international cricket. While the UAE may not be the traditional powerhouse of the sport, Qasim’s journey from the dusty pitches of his hometown to the international cricketing stage is a testament to his resilience and undeniable talent.

From a young age, Qasim found solace in cricket. His raw talent was evident in the local leagues, where his pace and swing caught the attention of many seasoned eyes. By the time he turned 16, he was already making waves in the domestic circuit with his lethal delivery and strategic mind. His professional debut came in 2018 during a bilateral series where he became instrumental in securing a win against a formidable opposition, laying down the marker for his career to follow.

Qasim’s repertoire includes a nimble batting approach paired with versatile bowling skills that have perplexed batsmen across the globe. Able to adapt quickly, his batting style, though not his forte, has rescued his team on more than one occasion. However, it's with the ball where Qasim truly shines. His ability to swing the ball both ways combined with a deceptive pace makes him a constant threat.

His contribution to the UAE team became significant during the 2020 ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifiers. Qasim played a pivotal role, taking crucial wickets that helped his team secure a historic qualification to the main event. His rivalry with the seasoned batting line-ups of Ireland and Scotland during this tournament is particularly noteworthy; more often than not, he left them in a bind with his incisive bowling.

One of the crowning moments of his career came in a match against Nepal in 2021, where his extraordinary spell of 5/22 was lauded by critics as perhaps the finest display of fast bowling the tournament had witnessed. It was a performance that not only elevated his standing as a cricketer but also shone a light on the growing capabilities of cricket in UAE.

Qasim’s career, though still young, is a beacon of what hard work, talent, and strategic thought can achieve. His journey reflects not just personal triumph, but also the potential for cricket in non-traditional landscapes, offering hope to aspiring cricketers across new frontiers of the sport.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 11 4 1 26 12 6.50 23 113.04 0 0 0 3
T20 8 2 0 17 17 8.50 14 121.43 0 0 0 2

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 11 4 2 45 4.4 22.50 10.23 2 3 0 0 0
T20 8 4 2 92 7.4 46.00 12.43 5 2 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-05-31

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