Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Afghan |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Lakan Spinki Bori village, Khost, Afghanistan |
Latest News about Noor Ahmad
30/03/2025
Noor Ahmad was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 auction and became one of the key spinners in their attack. He delivered a highly successful season, finishing with 24 wickets in 14 matches and emerging as CSK's leading wicket-taker. His performances placed him among the top wicket-takers in the tournament and reinforced his reputation as a major left-arm wrist-spin prospect.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Noor Ahmad Lakanwal |
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| Nickname | Noorie |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mohammad Amir |
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| Mother | Noor Bakht |
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Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Raees Ahmadzai | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Left-arm unorthodox spin | ||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Rashid Khan |
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| Salary/Income (as of 2025) | Rs 10 crores (US$ 1.1 million) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/noor_lakanwal_15/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Noor Ahmad began playing tape-ball cricket at the age of 4-5 with friends. | |
| 2. Despite being a school topper, his father initially discouraged a cricket career, but his brother convinced him otherwise. | |
| 3. He was inspired by Rashid Khan, who debuted for Afghanistan around the time Noor pursued cricket seriously. | |
| 4. Noor's bowling strength lies in his speed, ranging around 115-120 kph. | |
| 5. He debuted in the Shpageeza Cricket League in 2019. | |
| 6. At just 15, he participated in the Big Bash League 2020-2021. | |
| 7. He attempted to enter the IPL auction at the age of 14 but went unsold. | |
| 8. In the 2021 IPL, he served as a net bowler for CSK and was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 30 lakhs in 2022. | |
| 9. Notably, he claimed 2 wickets in the IPL 2023 final, contributing to GT's victory. | |
| 10. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, he took 5 wickets, making a significant impact with a best of 3 for 49 against Pakistan. | |
| 11. At 18 years and 9 months, he was the youngest participant in the 2023 ODI World Cup. | |
| 12. He received a 12-month ban from the UAE’s ILT20 for not signing a retention notice in February 2024. | |
| 13. He played in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, securing 1 wicket in 7 matches. | |
| 14. In 2024, he celebrated a CPLT20 championship with the St. Lucia Kings. | |
| 15. During the 2025 IPL auction, CSK acquired him for Rs 10 crores, 5 times his base price. |