Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Mewat, Haryana |
Latest News about Shahbaz Ahmed
12/2025
Shahbaz Ahmed was named as a replacement for Axar Patel in India's T20I squad for South Africa's tour in December 2025. This selection marked his continued rise in international cricket after his earlier ODI and T20I debuts.
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Bio/Wiki
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #21 (IPL) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Bengal, India A, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| B.Tech (completed during Covid lockdown) |
Personal Life
| Originally from Mewat (Nuh district), Haryana, he shifted to Palwal to pursue cricket training in his early years. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Made domestic debut for Bengal in the 2018-19 season as a spin-bowling all-rounder. | |
| IPL debut in 2020 with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where IPL 2022 was his best season. | |
| Played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in subsequent IPL seasons. | |
| Member of the Indian team that won gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games. | |
| Named as replacement for Axar Patel in India's T20I squad for South Africa's tour in December 2025. | |
| Scored a century against Haryana in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy and another century against Punjab in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shahbaz Ahmed is a skilled cricketer playing for Bengal in Indian domestic matches. | |
| 2. Originally from Mewat, he shifted to Palwal to pursue cricket training in his early years. | |
| 3. Making his debut for Bengal in 2018, Shahbaz quickly became a vital player for the team. | |
| 4. The all-rounder caught attention for his standout performances and was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2020 IPL auction. | |
| 5. His ambition is to represent the Indian national cricket team in the future. | |
| 6. Dropped out of engineering studies to focus on cricket but completed his B.Tech degree during the Covid lockdown. | |
| 7. Known for his control with the ball and useful lower-order batting. | |
| 8. Achieved a best bowling figure of 7/57 in First-Class cricket against Punjab. |