Saeed Ajmal

Former cricketer, Pakistani cricket coach

Pakistani Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan Libra 175 cm (5' 9")

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer cricketer, Pakistani cricket coach
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth14/10/1977
Age49 years
BirthplaceFaisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Zodiac SignLibra

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

NicknameThe Magician

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5' 9")
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

SchoolGovt. Islamia High School Jinnah Colony, Faisalabad, Pakistan
College/UniversityGovernment College University, Faisalabad
ReligionIslam
CasteBarelvi
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseNisha Ajmal
Children
  • Bilal Ajmal
  • Hilal Ajmal
  • Rameen Ajmal
SiblingsYounis Ahmed (cricketer)

Career

International Debut
ODI2 July 2008 vs India at Karachi
Test4-7 July 2009 vs Sri Lanka at Galle
T207 May 2009 vs Australia at Dubai (DSC)
Jersey Number# 50 (Pakistan)
Domestic/State Team
  • 1996–2017: Faisalabad
  • 2000–2007: Khan Research Laboratories
  • 2001–2002: Islamabad
  • 2005–2015: Faisalabad Wolves
  • 2009–2017: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd
  • 2011, 2014–2015: Worcestershire
  • 2012: Dhaka Gladiators
  • 2012: Adelaide Strikers
  • 2013: Barisal Burners
  • 2016–2017: Islamabad United
  • 2017: Chittagong Vikings
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak
HonourOn 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.
Acting
DebutTV: Adventure-action reality show- The Ultimate Muqabla (2022-2023) on ARY Digital
Peak RankingsNumber 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
Announcement13/11/2017, retiring from all forms of cricket
Final Match29/11/2017, for Faisalabad against Lahore Whites in the National T20 Cup semi-final

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rsaeedajmal/
Twitterhttps://x.com/REALsaeedajmal

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.

Also born on 14 October

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