Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Kot Radha Kishan, Punjab, Pakistan |
Latest News about Azhar Ali
20/11/2025
Azhar Ali resigned from his positions on the national selection committee and as the head of the youth development department at the National Cricket Academy. This decision came after Sarfaraz Ahmed was given complete control of the Pakistan Shaheens and under-19 teams, which Azhar felt significantly reduced his responsibilities without his consent.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Ajju |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (168 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 19/02/2007 |
Family
| Father | Muhammad Rafiq (athlete) | ||
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| Mother | Unknown | ||
| Spouse | Naila Azhar | ||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | # 79 (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Mickey Arthur | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand | ||||
| Bowling Style | Leg-break | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | July 2010, scored an unbeaten 92 in the 3rd Test against England |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azhar Ali is from Lahore, Pakistan. | |
| 2. His father, Muhammad Rafiq, is a marathon athlete. | |
| 3. His son, Ibtisam Azhar, is an all-rounder cricketer. | |
| 4. He started playing cricket at 13, focusing on bowling. | |
| 5. Azhar Ali debuted in first-class cricket at 16 as a leg spinner. | |
| 6. At 19, he joined Huntly Cricket Club in Scotland. | |
| 7. Played cricket in Scotland from 2004 to 2007. | |
| 8. In the 2007-2008 season, he scored 503 runs with an average of 50.25. | |
| 9. He was selected for Pakistan A team's tours based on his performance. | |
| 10. Azhar Ali played Test cricket before making his ODI debut. | |
| 11. He scored centuries and half-centuries in various series for Pakistan. | |
| 12. Captain of Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. | |
| 13. Resigned from ODI captaincy in February 2017. | |
| 14. Joined Somerset in 2018 and performed well in the County Championship. | |
| 15. Selected as Test captain for various series, showcasing leadership skills. |