Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Safyaan Sharif
Sharif extended his record as Scotland's leading wicket-taker to 261 wickets after a match against the Netherlands, taking 3 wickets for 62 runs in that game. He was subsequently named in Scotland's preliminary squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, continuing his role as a key bowler for the national team.
Cricket Scotland named a 15-man squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 that included Safyaan Sharif. Because of his Pakistani heritage, the team had to secure an Indian visa for him in time for the opening match against West Indies in Kolkata, with ICC assurances supporting the process.
Safyaan Sharif became Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats on 12 June 2025, taking his 259th wicket in an ODI against the Netherlands at Forthill. This milestone surpassed Majid Haq's previous record, cementing Sharif's legacy as the most successful bowler in Scottish cricket history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Safyaan Mohammed Sharif is a Scottish professional cricketer known for his right-arm medium-fast bowling and right-handed batting. | |
| He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Scotland across all formats, surpassing Majid Haq. | |
| Sharif has represented Scotland in multiple ICC tournaments and is a key figure in the national team's bowling attack. | |
| He made his international debut for Scotland in June 2011 and has continued to play for the national side through 2026, with his most recent ODI listed against Canada in August 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Safina Sharif |
| Marriage Date | 07/08/2015 |
| Spouse | Safina Sharif |
Family
| Spouse | Safina Sharif |
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| Children | Subhan Mohammad (b. 2017) |
| Father | Mohammed |
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Career
| Made ODI debut for Scotland in June 2011 against Netherlands, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs | |
| Achieved first five-wicket haul in ODIs in March 2018 against Zimbabwe (5/33), named Player of the Match | |
| Has played 90 ODIs and 75 T20Is for Scotland | |
| Represented Scotland in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier | |
| Named in preliminary squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | |
| Played for teams including Derbyshire, Kent, Marylebone Cricket Club, Surrey Jaguars, Glasgow Giants | |
| Has played 92 ODIs, taking 117 wickets at an average of 29.90 with 2 five-wicket hauls | |
| Has played 78 T20Is, taking 87 wickets at an average of 24.39 | |
| Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker with 250 wickets across formats | |
| Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker with 261 wickets across formats as of June 2026 | |
| Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker with 259 wickets across formats as of June 2025 | |
| Listed career statistics by Cricinfo and Wikipedia as of August 2026 show 97 ODIs with 122 wickets and 78 T20Is with 87 wickets | |
| Domestic teams listed in recent records include Derbyshire (2018), Kent (2021) and Edinburgh Castle Rockers (2026) |
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| Bike Collection | Honda CBR 1000RR |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Safyaan Mohammed Sharif is a skilled Scottish cricket player. | |
| 2. He uses his right arm for bowling at a medium-fast pace and bats with his right hand. | |
| 3. His debut for the Scottish national team was in June 2011. | |
| 4. In March 2018, he achieved his first five-wicket haul in ODIs against Zimbabwe. | |
| 5. Sharif is known for his dedication to fitness and often posts workout pictures on social media. | |
| 6. He represented Scotland in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier. | |
| 7. Describing himself as a family-oriented person, he enjoys spending time with loved ones outside cricket. | |
| 8. As of September 2021, he was named in the preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. | |
| 9. He has taken 113 wickets in 90 ODIs with a best bowling performance of 5/33 and 2 five-wicket hauls. | |
| 10. In T20Is, he has taken 85 wickets in 75 matches with a best performance of 4/24. | |
| 11. He was born in Huddersfield to a Pakistani father and a British-Pakistani mother, and moved to Scotland at the age of seven. | |
| 12. His father, Mohammed, was a regular first XI player for Upper Largo. |
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