Ubaid Shah (Urdu: عبید شاہ, Pashto: عبید شاہ; born 5 February 2006), also spelled as Obaid Shah, is a Pakistani cricketer who is a right arm medium fast bowler for Islamabad United and the Pakistan under-19 cricket team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 2006 Lower Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| Relations | Naseem Shah (brother) Hunain Shah (brother) |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2024-present | Islamabad United (squad no. 347) |
Source: Cricinfo, 23 February 2024 | |
Early life
editThe younger brother of cricketers Hunain Shah and Naseem Shah,[1][2] Ubaid was brought up in the Jandol Mayar area of the Lower Dir district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. His family moved to Lahore in 2018, when his older brother Salim started a gemstone business.[3]
Domestic career
editHe plays in the Pakistan Super League for Islamabad United.[4][5] He made his debut against Lahore Qalandars on 17 February 2024.[6]
International career
editUnder-19
editHe played for the Pakistan U19 which reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.[7][8] He was named in the ICC team of the tournament after picking up 18 wickets with an average of less than 14 runs per wicket.[9]
References
edit- ^ Kapoor, Raunak (16 January 2024). "Famous surnames at the Under-19 World Cup: Shah, Rowe, Khan and others". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Atherton, Mike (7 February 2024). "From backyard to big stage: how family shaped the Ahmed brothers". The Times. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Raj, Pratyush (5 February 2024). "Pakistan's newest pace sensation: Naseem Shah's 140 kph bowling 17-year-old brother". Indian Express. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Khurram, Shahjahan (22 February 2024). "Islamabad United face rejuvenated Quetta Gladiators in PSL 9 clash". Arab News. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Ubaid Shah targets Babar Azam, Haris Rauf aims for hat-trick of PSL titles". Cricketpakistan.com. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "LQ VS IU, Pakistan Super League". ESPN Cricinfo. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Chhibber, Rutvik (7 February 2024). "'We won't give a second chance' – Ubaid Shah signals warning ahead of semi-final". icc-cricket. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Ubaid Shah five-for helps Pakistan seal semis berth in thriller". Espn Cricinfo. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Ubaid Shah makes it to ICC U19 WC team". Thenews.com.pk. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.