Pakistani Cricket Players: Ahmed Shehzad

Ahmed Shehzad Biography

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Ahmed Shehzad aims to be an aggressive batsman like Ricky Ponting, and he is well on his way if his top-order performances for Pakistan Under-19s are any indication. Shehzad made his first-class debut in January 2007, just two months after his 15th birthday, and has since established himself as an opening batsman for the U-19 team. His 167 in the same year helped Pakistan chase down a stiff 342 in the first Youth Test against England in Derby. He backed that up with impressive performances at home, scoring 315 runs - with a highest of 105 - as Australia Under-19s were thrashed 5-0. Another century followed in the Youth Test against Bangladesh, and he carried that form into the triangular tournament in Sri Lanka in 2008, which Pakistan won. He made it to the Pakistan Test squad for the home series against Sri Lanka the following year despite not being in the probables. A century in the tour game against the visitors changed his fortunes. He returned to the Under-19 circuit to represent Pakistan in the World Cup in New Zealand.

Career statistics

Test debut

Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi, Dec 31, 2013 - Jan 4, 2014 scorecard

Last Test

Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Colombo (SSC), Aug 14-18, 2014 scorecard

Test statistics

ODI debut

Australia v Pakistan at Dubai (DSC), Apr 24, 2009 scorecard

Last ODI

Australia v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, Oct 12, 2014 scorecard

ODI statistics

T20I debut