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Sohail Khan also known as Sohail Pathan, is a Pakistani cricketer. A right-arm fast bowler, he gained instant recognition during his debut first-class season in 2007 when he broke Fazal Mahmood’s record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani in a first-class match. Shortly afterward he made his international debut, in an ODI against Zimbabwe. Khan was part of the team for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
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Who Is Sohail Khan?
Sohail Khan (born 6 March 1984) is a Pakistani cricketer.
In started his interest was in cricket and he was very fond of cricket. He started his practice in different clubs and cities. He also joined many leagues for his profession.
His parents agreed to his profession and allowed him to choose his career according to his will.
A right-arm fast bowler, he gained instant recognition during his debut first-class season in 2007 when he broke Fazal Mahmood’s record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani in a first-class match.
Shortly afterward he made his international debut, in an ODI against Zimbabwe. Khan was part of the team for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Sohail Khan Facts, Biography, WIKI
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| Full Name | Sohail Khan |
| Born | 6 March 1984 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Nickname | Sohail |
| Height | 1.94 m |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-handed |
| Relations | Married |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Sohail Khan Early life
Sohail Khan (born 6 March 1984) is a Pakistani cricketer.
In started his interest was in cricket and he was very fond of cricket. He started his practice in different clubs and cities. He also joined many leagues for his profession
His parents agreed to his profession and allowed him to choose his career according to his will.
Sohail Khan was born and raised in Sakhakot Malakand Division in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He played tennis-ball cricket from a young age and bowled at a lively pace, something he says he owes to the muscle strength he built up from throwing stones and swimming in rivers and streams present in the mountainous environment.
Realizing his potential and on the advice of a friend, he moved to Karachi to play professional cricket. His brother Murad Khan played some First-class cricket before turning into a model.
A right-arm fast bowler, he gained instant recognition during his debut first-class season in 2007 when he broke Fazal Mahmood’s record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani in a first-class match.
Shortly afterward he made his international debut, in an ODI against Zimbabwe. Khan was part of the team for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Sohail Khan Age
His age is 38 years.
Sohail Khan Net Worth
His net worth is approx 2 Million.
Sohail Khan Wife
His wife’s name is Seema Sajdeh.
Sohail Khan ICC Ranking
| Formate | Batting | Bowling | Rating |
| T20 Ranking | 283rd | 184th | – |
| Test Ranking | 115th | 57th | 43rd |
| ODI Ranking | 346th | 163rd | 226th |
Sohail Khan Personal Life, Family
Family
| Spouse/Wife | Seema Sajdeh. |
| Father | N/A |
| Mother | N/A |
| Brothers | Murad Khan |
| Sisters | N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Marriage Date | N/A |
Sohail Khan International Debut
Test debut
vs Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Feb 21, 2009
ODI debut
vs Zimbabwe at Iqbal Stadium, Jan 30, 2008
T20 debut
vs Canada at Maple Leaf North-West Ground, Oct 10, 2008
Sohail Khan Playing Career
Domestic Career
Here is all about Sohail Khan’s Domestic Career.
After playing some minor cricket in Karachi, Khan entered a speed hunt talent contest held by former Pakistan bowler Sikander Bakht and attained the top position, his speed of 95 mph was also the third fastest in the country.
A stint at Millat Club, in Malir, was followed by a place in Sindh Police’s team. A few months later he was spotted by Dr. Shah, a renowned individual in Karachi’s cricket fraternity, who convinced him to play for his team, A.O. Club.
While playing for Shah’s team, Khan was spotted by former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif who offered him a place at his cricket academy, which he accepted. During his time at the academy, he also played for the Deewan group, before joining Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC) cricket team. He picked up 21 wickets in his initial matches for SSGC, and the team was promoted to first-class cricket shortly afterward
Khan made his first-class debut for SSGC against Pakistan Customs in the 2007/08 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He impressed in his first innings with the ball, picking up a five-wicket haul for only 59 runs off 25 overs, and followed up with another five-wicket haul in the second innings for 75 runs off 23 overs, to finish with a ten-wicket haul on debut.
In SSGC’s final game of the competition, Khan broke Fazal Mahmood’s long-standing record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani in first-class cricket with a match haul of 16–189 off 52.5 overs against WAPDA at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium, Karachi. He finished as the highest wicket-taker for the competition, with 65 wickets at an average of 18.43 including eight five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls
Playing for Sind in the 2007/08 Pentangular Cup, Khan took four wickets in his team’s opening match of the competition.
He followed that performance up with consecutive five-wicket hauls against Baluchistan and Federal Areas in the next two matches. Against Punjab he took six wickets, including Salman Butt, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Kamran Akmal, helping Sind to victory in the tournament.
Khan was subsequently named bowler of the tournament, leading with 23 wickets at an average of 16.69, meaning he ended his debut first-class season with 91 wickets from 14 matches.
International Career
Here is all about Sohail Khan’s International Career.
Khan made his international debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in the fourth match of the five ODI series. He was expensive on the flat wicket, although managed to pick up one wicket, finishing with figures of 1/38 off 7 overs.
He then played in the third and fourth ODIs against the visiting Bangladeshis in April 2008, going wicketless in the first and picking up three wickets in the second.
He was selected to replace Mohammad Asif in the 16-man squad for the tri-series in Bangladesh in June 2008, which involved the hosts and India, after Asif was detained at Dubai International Airport. On 7 January 2015, the Chief Selector of PCB, Moin Khan announced the Pakistan Cricket team world cup squad of 2015 in which Sohail Khan was the surprise selection.
He had been out of the international team since 2011 and got the selection due to his strong domestic performance in the 2014 season and the fact that he remained one of the quickest bowlers in the country.
Cricket World Cup 2015
Khan made a comeback in the team on 15 February in Pakistan’s important opening game vs their arch-rivals India in the world cup. He picked up 5–55 and he was on the hat-trick in the last over after dismissing the Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane but it wasn’t enough as the Indian side scored 300 for 7 wickets (300/7) and Pakistan was bowled out for 224 at the end of the 47th over and thus India winning the game by 76 runs. He scored 7 runs from 10 balls including a boundary.
Khan took important wickets during the tournament. In the rain-affected match against South Africa, Pakistan bowled out for 222 before the 47th over. Khan bowled well, troubling the Proteas’ batsmen. He took the crucial wicket of AB de Villiers, who threatened to take the game away.
Pakistan won the match by 29 runs (D/L) and it was the first time that Pakistan won a World Cup match against South Africa.
Khan ended as Pakistan’s second-highest wicket-taker in that tournament, with 12 wickets at an average of 30.33. After the tournament, he was ruled out from the team due to injury and wasn’t seen until the 2016 Test series against England.
Return to Test cricket
Khan made his Test return after five years since he made his debut. Selected for the squad against England, he played the third test against the host and took his first five-fer.
He took 7/207 in the match where Pakistan lost by 141 runs. In the fourth and final Test, he again took a five-fer which resulted in Pakistan’s favor of winning the match and drawing the series 2-2.
In August 2017, he was named to Pakistan’s squad for the 2017 Independence Cup, a Twenty20 International series against a World XI team.
In June 2020, he was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan’s tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July, he was shortlisted in Pakistan’s 20-man squad for the Test matches against England.
Sohail Khan Cricket records
Most runs in an inning(78)
Highest partnership for the 3rd wicket(37)
No ducks in a career(2)
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FAQs About Sohail Khan?
When did Sohail Khan make his international Debut?
2015
Who is Sohail Khan’s Wife?
His wife’s name is Seema Sajdeh.
When did Sohail Khan play in PSL?
2021