Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Shiganpora Sonawari, Bandipora district, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
Latest News about Manzoor Dar
14/07/2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered the repatriation of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, who was serving as an In-charge Executive Engineer (Mechanical), from the Jal Shakti Department back to his parent Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department. The order was reported in connection with an official transfer action issued in July 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manzoor Ahmad Dar |
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| Nickname(s) | Pandav, Mr 100 metre sixer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Name Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | 12th |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Address | Shigan Pora, Bandipora district, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Hobbies | Playing Kabaddi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Mukhtar Ahmad Dar |
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| Mother | Misra Begum |
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Career
| International Debut | Did Not Play |
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| Jersey Number(s) | #17, 72 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Jammu & Kashmir, Kings XI Punjab, Kashmir Gymkhana, ACC, City Club, Kashmir Knights Cricket Club |
| Coach(es)/Mentor(s) | Abdul Qayoom, Arshad Shawl |
| Records (main ones) | He is the second Jammu & Kashmir player to be selected in the franchise. Only man from Bandipora district to play any sport as a professional. |
| Playing Style | All-rounder (Right-hand bat, Right-arm off break) |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/pandav_manzoor/ | |
| https://x.com/manzoor_pandav |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manzoor comes from a humble family background. | |
| 2. After completing 12th grade, he worked as a laborer earning Rs. 60 per day. | |
| 3. For nearly 5 years, he worked as a security guard at Tata Motors Pvt Ltd to financially support his family. | |
| 4. Before pursuing a career in cricket, Manzoor participated in cricket and kabaddi tournaments in his local town. | |
| 5. In 2017, he was selected to represent Jammu & Kashmir and made his T20 debut against Services in Himachal Pradesh, scoring 27 runs off 12 balls. | |
| 6. He is known for his ability to hit sixes consistently in domestic cricket matches. | |
| 7. In 2018, Kings XI Punjab acquired him for Rs. 20 lakh in the IPL auction. | |
| 8. He hails from Sumbal village, 20km north-west of Srinagar, which houses the only turf pitch in the state. | |
| 9. He made his List A debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 25 February 2017. | |
| 10. In nine T20 domestic matches, he averaged 30.83 with a strike rate of 146 and took 6 wickets with an economy rate of 6.47. |