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Saud Shakeel

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Overview

Saud Shakeel (born 5 September 1995) is a Pakistani international cricketer. A left-handed batter, he plays for the Pakistan national cricket team and serves as the vice-captain of the side in Test cricket.

Key facts

Full name Saud Shakeel
Date of birth 5 September 1995
Nationality Pakistani
Role Batter
National side Pakistan
Current position Vice-captain, Pakistan Test team
ODI debut July 2021
Test debut December 2022, against England

Background

Shakeel rose through Pakistan's age-group cricket structure and represented the country at the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he captained the Pakistan U-19 side. The tournament served as an early indicator of his leadership credentials within the national set-up.

International career

Limited-overs debut

Shakeel made his international debut for Pakistan in July 2021, which was also his One Day International (ODI) debut.

Test debut

He made his Test debut in December 2022 against England, joining the Pakistan red-ball squad during a period of transition in the team's middle order.

Double century in Sri Lanka

In July 2023, during a Test match in Sri Lanka, Shakeel became the first Pakistani batter to score a Test double century on Sri Lankan soil against the hosts. The innings is regarded as a defining performance of his early Test career and contributed to his subsequent elevation within the team's leadership.

Significance

Shakeel's progression from U-19 captain to Test vice-captain reflects a sustained development pathway within Pakistan cricket. His record-setting double century in Sri Lanka placed him in the historical record of Pakistani Test batting achievements abroad.

Timeline

  • 5 September 1995 – Born.
  • 2014 – Captained Pakistan at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
  • July 2021 – Made his international and ODI debut for Pakistan.
  • December 2022 – Made his Test debut against England.
  • July 2023 – Scored a Test double century against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, the first by a Pakistani batter in that country.

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