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