Nationality: Germany
Position: Batsman
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25

Taha Khan emerged from the unlikely cricketing shores of Germany, born on 1st January 2000, transforming his dreams of playing cricket at a professional level into reality. His journey began in his childhood days in Frankfurt, where he spent countless hours mimicking his cricketing idols with a makeshift bat. Despite being in a country where football reigned supreme, Taha's dedication to cricket never wavered.
Taha's family noticed his talent early on and supported his move to England as a teenager, where he had more opportunities to refine his skills. It was here, amidst the competitive league circuits of London, that Taha honed his craft. Baptised by the tough conditions of English cricket, he developed an adaptable batting style, capable of anchoring innings while also taking the attack to bowlers when needed.
His professional debut came at the ripe age of 19, a testament to his unswerving dedication. It didn't take long before Khan carved a niche for himself, becoming a linchpin in his team's line-up. A particularly memorable inning came against a fiery Yorkshire side, where Taha's calm demeanour under pressure and a delightful counter-attack saw him notch his maiden century in resplendent fashion.
Over the burgeoning years of his career, Taha set several records, not least the youngest player to achieve 1000 runs in a domestic season. His exploits opened the door to international opportunities, and while representing Germany, he played a key role in their surprising run to the finals of the EU Twenty20 Championship, setting the tournament alight with his blend of classical strokes and fearless innovation.
One of his career-defining rivalries was against neighbouring rivals, the Netherlands, where his duel with their seasoned bowling attack produced compelling contests. His match-winning 85 in the final game of the series showed his mettle, underpinned by not just technical finesse but innate cricketing intelligence—a significant knockout punch that sealed a series win.
Apart from batting, his versatile bowling, though less frequent, often provided crucial breakthroughs in tight spots, earning him recognition as a handy all-rounder in the longer format of the game.
Taha Khan, with his blend of character and cricketing artistry, has left an indelible mark on the game, underlining that passion and perseverance can pave the way for success, irrespective of origins or odds. His story serves as an inspiration for many young aspirants burgeoning from non-traditional cricketing landscapes.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 9.00 | 9 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 89 | 8 | 44.50 | 11.13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2022-08-18