Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb Rahman

Afghanistan Afghanistan

Overview

Full Name Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Age 23y 271d
Born Wednesday March 28, 2001, Afghanistan
Batting Style Right Handed
Bowling Style Off break
Playing Role Bowler

Teams represented

Asia XI Asia XIHampshire HampshireKolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight RidersPunjab Kings Punjab KingsMiddlesex MiddlesexAfghanistan Under-19 Afghanistan Under-19Afghanistan AfghanistanBrisbane Heat Brisbane HeatMelbourne Renegades Melbourne RenegadesSunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers HyderabadRangpur Riders Rangpur RidersBarbados Royals Barbados RoyalsJamaica Tallawahs Jamaica TallawahsComilla Victorians Comilla VictoriansPeshawar Zalmi Peshawar ZalmiSpeen Ghar Region Speen Ghar RegionBand-e-Amir Dragons Band-e-Amir DragonsBoost Defenders Boost DefendersKabul Eagles Kabul EaglesMis-e-Ainak Knights Mis-e-Ainak KnightsBangla Tigers Bangla TigersNangarhar Leopards Nangarhar LeopardsQalandars QalandarsNorthern Superchargers Northern SuperchargersGalle Marvels Galle MarvelsKandy Falcons Kandy FalconsFortune Barishal Fortune BarishalMaiwand Defenders Maiwand DefendersHindukush Strikers Hindukush StrikersHindukush Stars Hindukush StarsPaarl Royals Paarl RoyalsDubai Capitals Dubai CapitalsGulf Giants Gulf GiantsBulawayo Brave Jaguars Bulawayo Brave JaguarsCape Town Samp Army Cape Town Samp ArmyAjman Bolts Ajman Bolts

Biography

A young prodigy from Afghanistan, Mujeeb developed a taste for cricket, while watching the 2012 T20I World Cup and that is where his journey in cricket began. He discovered his aptitude for spin bowling and learned how to bowl off-breaks and carrom balls too.


He rose through the ranks to represent Afghanistan at the young age of just 16. He was named Rashid Khan's apprentice in the team, but he handled the pressure nicely and was well groomed too. He was also part of the Afghanistan Under-19 team that dismantled Bangladesh 3-1 in their own den. He peaked when he ended with figures of 7/19, defending a very low total of 133 and he showed how he is adaptable to pressure situations.


Mujeeb continued to display his skill as he ended up with 20 wickets in 5 games, in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, with a very great performance in the semi-final and finals too. He made his ODI debut against Ireland in late 2017. His debut was something that he would never forget as he took 4 wickets for 24 runs, from his 10 overs, and helped them win the game, and was also awarded the Man of the Match.


In May 2018, he was also named in Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural Test match, played against India and he also snared a wicket in the first innings. Just at the tender age of 17, he bagged a contract of INR 4 crore with Punjab in 2018. He also represented Afghanistan at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and picked up 7 wickets in the tournament. Also, Hyderabad placed their trust in him, ahead of the 2021 Indian T20 League auctions and picked him for the 2021 season, for INR 1.50 crores.


With age still on his side, Mujeeb has a long road ahead, in his cricketing journey, and with his displays so far, the future looks bright for the young Afghan. Mujeeb has been a prominent figure in the national side and played a key role in the side's success at the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in India. Mujeeb has lost a bit of mystery about him but is still a very hand wicket-taking option and that is the reason that the Kolkata franchise picked him up in the auction for the 2024 season of the Indian T20 League.

Debut
Afghanistan vs India at Bengaluru - Thursday June 14, 2018

Batting

Matches 1
Innings 2
Runs 18
100's - 50's 0 - 0
Sixes - Fours 1 - 2
Average 9.00
Strike Rate 105.88
Highest Score (vs India, 14/06/2018) 15

Bowling

Matches 1
Innings 1
Overs 15
Wickets 1
Economy Rate 5.00
Five-Wicket Haul Innings 0
Ten-Wicket Haul Innings 0
Best Figures (vs India, 14/06/2018) 1/75

Fielding

Catches 0
Stumpings 0
Run Outs 0

Career Wickets

4
3
2
1
Wickets
Years

Biography

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A young prodigy from Afghanistan, Mujeeb developed a taste for cricket, while watching the 2012 T20I World Cup and that is where his journey in cricket began. He discovered his aptitude for spin bowling and learned how to bowl off-breaks and carrom balls too.


He rose through the ranks to represent Afghanistan at the young age of just 16. He was named Rashid Khan's apprentice in the team, but he handled the pressure nicely and was well groomed too. He was also part of the Afghanistan Under-19 team that dismantled Bangladesh 3-1 in their own den. He peaked when he ended with figures of 7/19, defending a very low total of 133 and he showed how he is adaptable to pressure situations.


Mujeeb continued to display his skill as he ended up with 20 wickets in 5 games, in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, with a very great performance in the semi-final and finals too. He made his ODI debut against Ireland in late 2017. His debut was something that he would never forget as he took 4 wickets for 24 runs, from his 10 overs, and helped them win the game, and was also awarded the Man of the Match.


In May 2018, he was also named in Afghanistan's squad for their inaugural Test match, played against India and he also snared a wicket in the first innings. Just at the tender age of 17, he bagged a contract of INR 4 crore with Punjab in 2018. He also represented Afghanistan at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and picked up 7 wickets in the tournament. Also, Hyderabad placed their trust in him, ahead of the 2021 Indian T20 League auctions and picked him for the 2021 season, for INR 1.50 crores.


With age still on his side, Mujeeb has a long road ahead, in his cricketing journey, and with his displays so far, the future looks bright for the young Afghan. Mujeeb has been a prominent figure in the national side and played a key role in the side's success at the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in India. Mujeeb has lost a bit of mystery about him but is still a very hand wicket-taking option and that is the reason that the Kolkata franchise picked him up in the auction for the 2024 season of the Indian T20 League.