Shadab Khan (born 4 October 1998) is a Pakistani international cricketer who represents the Pakistan national cricket team. A leg-spinning all-rounder, he is regarded as one of Pakistan's key bowlers in white-ball cricket and is also widely considered among the country's finest fielders. He has served as the vice-captain of Pakistan in Twenty20 Internationals and captains Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
| Full name | Shadab Khan |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 October 1998 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Role | All-rounder (leg-spin bowling) |
| National team | Pakistan |
| T20I role | Vice-captain |
| PSL franchise | Islamabad United (captain) |
| Major honours | 2017 ICC Champions Trophy; 2024 Pakistan Super League |
| Central contract | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as of 2022 |
Khan plays across formats for Pakistan and has established himself as a frontline white-ball bowler for the side. He was a member of the Pakistan squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. He has also held the position of vice-captain in the T20I side.
Khan captains Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League. Under his leadership, the franchise won the 2024 edition of the tournament, claiming the title for a record third time in PSL history.
An all-rounder, Khan is known primarily for his leg-spin bowling in limited-overs cricket and contributes with the bat in the lower middle order. He is regarded as one of the best fielders in the Pakistan setup. As of 2022, he has been among the players centrally contracted by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Shadab Khan's role as a wicket-taking spinner in the powerplay and middle overs, combined with his captaincy of a leading PSL franchise and his vice-captaincy of the national T20I team, has made him a central figure in contemporary Pakistani cricket.