Overview
Sikandar Raza Butt (Urdu: سکندر رضا; born 24 April 1986) is a Zimbabwean international cricketer. An all-rounder, he bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin. Raza made his international debut for Zimbabwe in May 2013 and is the first player from Zimbabwe to score a century in Twenty20 Internationals. He is the captain of the Zimbabwe T20I team.
Key facts
| Full name | Sikandar Raza Butt |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 April 1986 |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-spin |
| International debut | May 2013, for Zimbabwe |
| Current role | Captain, Zimbabwe T20I team |
Background
Raza represents Zimbabwe in international cricket across formats. As an all-rounder, he contributes with both bat and ball, complementing top-order batting with off-spin bowling.
Career
Raza began his international career with Zimbabwe in May 2013. He went on to become the first cricketer from Zimbabwe to score a century in a Twenty20 International, a notable milestone in the country's white-ball cricket history. He has subsequently taken on the captaincy of Zimbabwe's T20I side.
Significance
Raza's record as the first Zimbabwean to record a T20I century marks a landmark in Zimbabwe's cricketing history, and his all-round contribution along with leadership responsibilities have made him a central figure in the national team.
Related topics
References
- Sikandar Raza – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata: Q7513554