Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 22/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Saif Zaib
30/10/2026
Hampshire announced that Saif Zaib had joined the club on a multi-year deal. He leaves Northamptonshire with 12 First-Class hundreds to his name, nine of them since the start of the 2025 season. He is currently playing for Sudurpaschim Royals in the Nepal Premier League.
29/10/2026
Northamptonshire confirmed that Saif Zaib would leave the club after a 13-year tenure, despite having one year left on his contract. He had scored 1,425 Championship runs in 2025 and was the country's leading run-scorer that season. Hampshire, who were relegated from Division One in 2026, were reported to be signing him to help their push for promotion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Saif Ali Zaib is an English left-handed batting all-rounder who bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. He played county cricket for Northamptonshire from 2014 until leaving the club in October 2026 after 13 years, and has joined Hampshire on a multi-year deal. |
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| Debut | First-class debut for Northamptonshire against Kent on 4 August 2015 |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
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| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Playing Role | Batting all-rounder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe |
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Personal Life
| Fatherhood | He has a daughter, born in spring 2025 |
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Career
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| Debut Notes | Became the first 15-year-old to play for Northamptonshire in May 2014 in a non-first-class fixture against Durham UCCE |
| Highlights |
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| Recent Move | Signed for Hampshire on a multi-year deal in late October 2026, leaving Northamptonshire with a year remaining on his contract |
Style Quotient
| Batting | Left-handed middle-order batter known for free-scoring and consistent Championship run-making |
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| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox spin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was offered a professional contract by Northamptonshire while still a pupil at Royal Grammar School, Wycombe | |
| 2. Scored his maiden professional hundred in 2021, against Sussex at Wantage Road | |
| 3. Represented Canada in the Super60 tournament |
