Quick Info
| Profession | Former cricketer, Pakistani cricket coach |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Saeed Ajmal
29/07/2025
Ajmal took a six-wicket haul against Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2025 match at Grace Road in Leicester. The performance helped Pakistan Champions defeat the Australian side convincingly. It drew attention for showing his spin bowling form at the age of 47.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | The Magician |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5' 9") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Govt. Islamia High School Jinnah Colony, Faisalabad, Pakistan |
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| College/University | Government College University, Faisalabad |
| Religion | Islam |
| Caste | Barelvi |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Nisha Ajmal |
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| Siblings | Younis Ahmed (cricketer) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | # 50 (Pakistan) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right hand Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak | ||||||
| Honour | On 23 March 2015, he was honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third highest civilian award in Pakistan by President Mamnoon Hussain in acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions and services to the nation. | ||||||
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| Peak Rankings | Number one ODI bowler from November 2011 to December 2014; number one T20I bowler in October to December 2012; highest Test bowling ranking of second in January to July 2012 | ||||||
| Retirement |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saeed Ajmal, a former cricketer from Pakistan, was known for his doosra ball delivery technique. | |
| 2. He began his career playing for the Faisalabad cricket team in 1995 at the age of 18. | |
| 3. Ajmal contributed to Faisalabad's victories in the 2005 ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup and the 2006 ABN-AMRO Patron’s Cup. | |
| 4. Recognized as the best bowler in the 2006 ABN-AMRO Patron’s Cup, Ajmal received a prize of Rs. 25,000. | |
| 5. He also played for Khan Research Laboratories and Islamabad in domestic cricket. | |
| 6. Ajmal impressively surpassed 250 first-class wickets during the 2008/09 Quaid-i-Azam Trophy final. | |
| 7. Selected for the Asia Cup squad in 2008, Ajmal played alongside Shahid Afridi in the Pakistani team. | |
| 8. His debut One Day International match was against India in July 2008, where he took a wicket and conceded 47 runs. | |
| 9. During the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, Ajmal played a crucial role in Pakistan's championship victory. | |
| 10. In 2014, Ajmal faced a ban by the ICC due to an illegal bowling action and withdrew from the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup squad. | |
| 11. Ajmal opened the Saeed Ajmal Store post-retirement and established the Saeed Ajmal Foundation to support the disabled and underprivileged. | |
| 12. He was appointed as a bowling coach for the Pakistan men's cricket team in November 2023, focusing on spin bowlers. |
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