Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Kot Radha Kishan, Punjab, Pakistan |
Latest News about Azhar Ali
06/09/2026
Azhar Ali announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of Pakistan's third Test against England in Karachi. He said the match would be his final red-ball assignment, closing a long international career that began at Lord's in 2010.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Ajju |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (168 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 19/02/2007 |
Family
| Father | Muhammad Rafiq (athlete) |
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| Spouse | Naila Azhar |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | # 79 (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Mickey Arthur | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand | ||||
| Bowling Style | Leg-break | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | July 2010, scored an unbeaten 92 in the 3rd Test against England | ||||
| FavouriteShot | Cover Drive |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/azharali79_/ | |
| https://x.com/AzharAli_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azhar Ali is from Lahore, Pakistan. | |
| 2. His father, Muhammad Rafiq, is a marathon athlete. | |
| 3. His son, Ibtisam Azhar, is an all-rounder cricketer. | |
| 4. He started playing cricket at 13, focusing on bowling. | |
| 5. Azhar Ali debuted in first-class cricket at 16 as a leg spinner. | |
| 6. At 19, he joined Huntly Cricket Club in Scotland. | |
| 7. Played cricket in Scotland from 2004 to 2007. | |
| 8. In the 2007-2008 season, he scored 503 runs with an average of 50.25. | |
| 9. He was selected for Pakistan A team's tours based on his performance. | |
| 10. Azhar Ali played Test cricket before making his ODI debut. | |
| 11. He scored centuries and half-centuries in various series for Pakistan. | |
| 12. Captain of Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. | |
| 13. Resigned from ODI captaincy in February 2017. | |
| 14. Joined Somerset in 2018 and performed well in the County Championship. | |
| 15. Selected as Test captain for various series, showcasing leadership skills. |