Shahbaz Ahmed is an Indian cricketer who hails from West Bengal. He was born on December 12, 1994, in Medinipur, West Bengal, India. Shahbaz is a left-arm spinner and a handy lower-order batsman. He made his first-class cricket debut for Bengal in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Cricketer (all-rounder) |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI– 9 October 2022 against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex Test– Did not play T20– Did not play |
| Jersey Number | #21 (IPL) |
| Domestic/State Team | Bengal, India A & Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 12 December 1994 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 28 Years |
| Birthplace | Mewat, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mewat, Haryana |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Favorites | |
| Cricketer(s) | Batsman– MS Dhoni [1] Bowler– Ravindra Jadeja [2] |
| Cricket Ground | Eden Gardens [3] |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shahbaz Ahmed hails from a small village in Medinipur, West Bengal.
- He started playing cricket at the age of 7 and was coached by his father.
- Apart from cricket, Shahbaz was also interested in football and played as a midfielder in his school team.
- He made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season and has since become a regular member of the team.
- In the IPL 2020, Shahbaz was picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for his base price of Rs. 20 lakhs. He played a crucial role in RCB’s campaign, taking 8 wickets in 11 matches and contributing with the bat as well.
- Shahbaz is a left-arm spinner and a handy lower-order batsman. He is known for his accuracy and ability to generate turn-on pitches that offer assistance to spinners.
- He has also represented India at the Under-23 level and was a part of the team that won the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2019.
- Shahbaz is an ardent fan of former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and considers him his idol.
- He is also known for his dedication to fitness and follows a strict diet and workout routine.
- Shahbaz has a tattoo of a cricket ball and stumps on his left bicep, which signifies his love for the sport.