Nationality: France
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25

Mustafa Omer's cricketing journey is a testament to tenacity and brilliance. Born on New Year's Day in 2000, in a quaint town in France, Mustafa's rise to fame was neither meteoric nor predictable. Cricket, a sport not traditionally associated with France's sporting landscape, found an unexpected advocate in young Mustafa who fell in love with the game from the time he could walk. His earliest memories are filled with improvised matches played on the streets with friends and a makeshift bat.
From these humble beginnings, Mustafa's talent was quickly evident. His adeptness with both bat and ball offered a rare prospect, one that French cricket had hardly seen. As a teenager, he moved to England to further hone his skills—a decision that marked the beginning of his journey towards professional cricket. Mustafa debuted for the French national team at the tender age of 18, a significant milestone for both him and the team's evolving tapestry.
Mustafa emerged as a pivotal force on the field, with his adaptable batting approach and versatile bowling skills. A hallmark of his batting is his ability to seamlessly switch between aggression and caution, a quality which has allowed him to anchor innings or accelerate when needed. With the ball, Mustafa’s versatility is his armour, turning the game with his dexterous seam-ups and deceptive spin that keep batsmen guessing.
A career-defining match came during an international fixture against Germany in 2021, where Mustafa's all-round performance led France to an unexpected victory. His swashbuckling 75 off 50 balls coupled with a five-wicket haul in the same match remain etched in the memories of fans—a day when Mustafa single-handedly turned the tide.
Throughout his career, Mustafa has not only set records but broken barriers. Under his influence, France has enjoyed significant wins, including a cherished championship victory in the European Cricket League, where his performance in the finals earned him the Player of the Series accolade. Competitive rivalries, most notably against Italy, have been defined by his pivotal contributions, where he often turned the match fortunes with his charismatic play.
Yet, it is Mustafa’s unwavering commitment to the game, his influence beyond personal accolades, and his role in inspiring a new generation of cricketers in France that underline his lasting impact on the sport. In Mustafa Omer, cricket found not just an allrounder, but a pioneer charting new territories and narratives for the cricketing world.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 | 11 | 36.36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 202 | 87 | 28.86 | 90 | 224.44 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 15 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 76 | 5.3 | 25.33 | 14.34 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-10-05