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Shariz Ahmad

Shariz Ahmad is a cricketer who plays internationally for the Netherlands and domestically for Rotterdam Rhinos in the Euro T20 Slam. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler who can play in various formats of the game. He has also represented the Netherlands at under-19 level. He is known for his batting skills, spin bowling variations, and fielding agility.

Early Life and Family

Shariz Ahmad was born on April 21, 2003, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He grew up in a cricket-loving family and started playing the game at the age of seven. His father, Nadeem Ahmad, is a former cricketer who played top-level club cricket in the Netherlands after immigrating from Lahore, Pakistan. His mother, Marianne van Meekeren, is a teacher and a cricket enthusiast. He has an older brother, Musa Ahmed, who is also a cricketer and plays for the Netherlands.

Personal Life

Shariz Ahmad is unmarried and lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is fluent in Dutch, English, and Urdu. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. He is also a qualified cricket coach and has worked as a player-coach at Kampong Cricket Club in Utrecht. He enjoys travelling, reading, and listening to music in his spare time.

Early Cricket Career

Shariz Ahmad started playing cricket at VRA Amsterdam, where his father was his coach and mentor. He represented the Netherlands at various age-group levels and was part of the squad that played in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. He made his first-class debut for the Netherlands against Namibia in the 2019–21 ICC Intercontinental Cup and took three wickets on debut. He also made his List A debut for the Netherlands against Nepal in the 2019–22 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 and took one wicket.

International Debut

Shariz Ahmad made his One Day International (ODI) debut for the Netherlands against West Indies at Amstelveen on June 2, 2022. He scored 30 runs and took one catch as the Netherlands won by four wickets. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for the Netherlands against Papua New Guinea at Harare on July 11, 2022. He scored 16 not out and took two catches as the Netherlands won by seven wickets.

ODI Career

Shariz Ahmad has played 11 ODIs for the Netherlands until October 2023, scoring 64 runs at an average of 9.14 and a strike rate of 59.26. He has not hit any fifty with a highest score of 30. He has also bowled 388 balls and taken 13 wickets at an average of 31.08 and an economy rate of 6.25. His best bowling figures are 5/43. He has also taken three catches.

T20I Career

Shariz Ahmad has played nine T20Is for the Netherlands until November 2022, scoring 31 runs at an average of 15.50 and a strike rate of 134.78. He has not hit any fifty with a highest score of 16 not out. He has also bowled 132 balls and taken seven wickets at an average of 22.00 and an economy rate of 7.00. His best bowling figures are 2/15. He has also taken one catch.

Test Career

Shariz Ahmad has not played any Test matches for the Netherlands as they do not have Test status.

Records and Achievements

  • He is the youngest player to represent the Netherlands in international cricket, making his debut at the age of 17 years and 340 days.
  • He is the second-highest wicket-taker for the Netherlands in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup with six wickets at an average of 18.83.
  • He is the third-highest wicket-taker for the Netherlands in the 2019–22 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 with 18 wickets at an average of 38.72.

Awards and Honors

  • He was named the player of the match once in ODIs, for his spell of 5/43 against Papua New Guinea at Amstelveen on June 24, 2023.
  • He was named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Month for June 2023 for taking nine wickets at an average of 29.66 and a strike rate of 30.00 in four matches.
  • He was named Domestic Players' Player of the Season at Kampong Cricket Club's annual awards in May 2021.

Captaincy Stints

Shariz Ahmad has not captained the Netherlands in any international matches.

Controversies

Shariz Ahmad has not been involved in any major controversies in his cricket career.

Conclusion

Shariz Ahmad is a cricketer who plays internationally for the Netherlands and domestically for Rotterdam Rhinos in the Euro T20 Slam. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler who can play in various formats of the game. He has also represented the Netherlands at under-19 level. He is known for his batting skills, spin bowling variations, and fielding agility. He has achieved several records and accolades for his performances and is one of the most promising players for the Netherlands.

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