Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 17/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Bolton, Lancashire, England |
Latest News about Haseeb Hameed
13/04/2026
Haseeb Hameed was named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year for 2026. The recognition followed a standout county season in which he led Nottinghamshire to the County Championship title and scored 1,258 runs at an average of 66.21.
24/10/2025
Haseeb Hameed signed a new two-year contract with Nottinghamshire, extending his stay at Trent Bridge. The deal secured the club's red-ball captain after he had already passed 5,000 first-class runs for Nottinghamshire.
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Bio/Wiki
| Haseeb Hameed is an English professional cricketer who plays for Nottinghamshire in domestic cricket and has represented England in Test matches. | |
| He is a right-handed opening batsman. | |
| Known as 'Baby Boycott', he is one of the youngest players to score 1,000 runs in a county season and the youngest to open for England in a Test match. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bolton Grammar School |
Personal Life
| School | Bolton Grammar School, England |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Ismail Hameed (used to work at a Textile Factory) |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Ismail Hameed (His father) | ||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak | ||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Haseeb's impressive performances during the 2016 edition of county season helped him to an early debut. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/HaseebHameed97/ | |
| https://x.com/HaseebHameed97 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Haseeb's father, Ismail, was born in Gujarat and immigrated to Bolton in the 80s for better opportunities. | |
| 2. Ismail worked as an operator in a textile mill while representing semi-professional leagues in his area. | |
| 3. Ismail Hameed played for Huddersfield Town and admired Geoffrey Boycott. | |
| 4. Ismail introduced his sons Safwaan, Numan, and Haseeb to Geoffrey Boycott, making them practice batting like him in nearby parks. | |
| 5. Haseeb made his club debut for Tong at just eight years old and his first-class debut for Lancashire in August 2015. | |
| 6. During his debut Test match against India, Haseeb scored his first half-century, becoming the third youngest English player to do so. | |
| 7. In 2016, Haseeb Hameed had a remarkable county season, setting records by reaching 1000 runs and scoring twin centuries in a match against Yorkshire. | |
| 8. He was initially rejected by Lancashire Under-11s trials for being too small and skinny. | |
| 9. He transitioned from being a leg spinner bowler to a batsman after scoring 48 not out as a tail-ender. | |
| 10. He batted for 156 balls and nearly three hours with a broken finger while scoring an unbeaten 59 in England's second innings at Mohali during his debut Test series. | |
| 11. He was dubbed 'Baby Boycott' after former England opener Geoffrey Boycott. |