| 1. Shahbaz began his cricket journey with the 'Bihar Under-14' cricket team. |
| 2. In 2002, he gained recognition by taking 9 wickets in a match against 'Sikkim Under-15.' |
| 3. Later, he transitioned to playing higher-level cricket in 'Jharkhand.' |
| 4. Shahbaz made his first-class debut for 'Jharkhand' in 2004 during the '2004-05 Ranji Trophy' against 'Kerala,' where he took 2 wickets in the first inning at Jamshedpur. |
| 5. He represented the 'India Under-19' cricket team. |
| 6. Since 2011, he has been a part of the 'Delhi Daredevils' (DD) in the 'Indian Premier League' (IPL) auction. |
| 7. Shahbaz made his first-class debut for 'Jharkhand' in December 2004 during the '2004-05 Ranji Trophy' against 'Kerala,' where he took 2 wickets in the first inning at Jamshedpur. |
| 8. In the 2012 IPL season, he made a breakthrough with the Delhi Daredevils and was nominated for the IPL Rising Star of the year award. |
| 9. He is known for his quiet, shy, and unassuming demeanor, contrasting with typical 21st-century cricketers. |
| 10. He took a hat-trick while achieving his record-breaking 8 wickets for 10 runs in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy. |
| 11. After announcing his retirement from Indian cricket in March 2024, he said he would explore opportunities overseas, including T20 leagues and county cricket. |
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