Rizwan Hussain (cricketer)
Rizwan Hussain (born 26 April 1996) is a Pakistani cricketer.[3] He made his first-class debut for Lahore Whites in the 2016–17 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 22 October 2016.[4] He was the leading run-scorer for Lahore Whites in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, with 497 runs in eight matches.[5]
Personal information | |
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Born | Pir Mahal, Punjab, Pakistan | 26 April 1996
Nickname | Cheetah[1] |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[2] |
Batting | Left-handed |
Role | Batsman |
Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
2016/17–2018/19 | Lahore Whites |
2019–2020 | Islamabad United |
2018 | Balochistan |
2019/20–present | Central Punjab |
Source: Cricinfo, 1 February 2022 |
In April 2018, he was named in Balochistan's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup.[6][7] He made his Twenty20 debut for Lahore Blues in the 2018–19 National T20 Cup on 10 December 2018.[8] He was the leading run-scorer for Lahore Blues in the tournament, with 311 runs in seven matches.[9]
In September 2019, he was named in Central Punjab's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.[10][11] In January 2021, he was named in Central Punjab's squad for the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup.[12][13]
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- "National T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Lahore Blues: Batting and bowling averages". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- "PCB announces squads for 2019-20 domestic season". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic sides". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament promises action-packed cricket". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- "Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament: Fixtures Schedule, Teams, Player Squads – All you need to Know". Cricket World. Retrieved 7 January 2021.