Mohammad Shahzad

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Jul 07, 2023, 15:59 PM IST

Abu Dhabi T10 League: Mohammad Shahzad and Bhanuka Rajapaksa fifties fire The Chennai Braves to first win

Bhanuka Rajapaksa played an innings of 55 not out from 23 balls, laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes, while Mohammad Shahzad scored 54 not out from 29 balls. 

Nov 30, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

T20 World Cup: Mohammad Shahzad becomes first Afghan player to reach 2000 T20I runs

Shahzad has now scored 2011 runs in T20Is in 68 matches with 12 fifties and one century under his belt.

Oct 31, 2021, 17:49 PM IST

Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad banned from cricket for one year

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has been banned from all forms of cricket for a period of one year after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) found him guilty of breaching its code of conduct for players.

Aug 19, 2019, 13:26 PM IST

Afghanistan Cricket Board suspends Mohammad Shahzad

The cricketing body also said that the 31-year old has further breached the ACB Code of Conduct previously and was also called for questioning by the ACB Discipline Committee in relation to a disciplinary matter during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Aug 10, 2019, 19:26 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: List of players nursing injuries

A number of international superstars have been ruled out of either one or several World Cup matches due to injuries. There are also a few who have had to miss the tournament completely.

Jun 11, 2019, 14:27 PM IST

ICC World Cup: Mohammad Shahzad blames Afghan cricket board for axing him

"I still don't know why I was ruled unfit when I was fit enough to play. It is a conspiracy."

Jun 11, 2019, 10:00 AM IST

ACB has conspired against me, I am fit to play: Mohammad Shahzad

Afghanistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Shahzad on Monday alleged that his country's cricket board conspired to throw him out of the World Cup squad even though he was fit enough to carry on in the mega-event.

Jun 10, 2019, 18:57 PM IST

Kane Williamson vs Rashid Khan showdown in New Zealand-Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

New Zealand’s nervy win against Bangladesh was indication that Afghanistan may after all, have a chance to pull off a surprise. 

Jun 08, 2019, 13:59 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: On-song New Zealand favourites against Afghanistan

Kane Williamson's side is at the top of the standings as they have a better net run-rate than Australia after achieving two contrasting victories.

Jun 07, 2019, 18:48 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Gulbadin Naib believes Afghanistan can pull off a shock against Australia

Gulbadin Naib believes Afghanistan are more than capable of upsetting the defending champions Australia in their opening game of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Bristol.

Jun 01, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

Afghanistan batsman Mohammad Shahzad hits century vs India, scores highest percentage of team runs

Shahzad scored 103 runs in 88 balls at a stunning strike rate of 113.79, scoring 76.33 percent of runs for Afganistan. He hit 103 in Afghan's total score of 131 runs. 

Sep 25, 2018, 19:06 PM IST

Why diet like Kohli when I can hit longer sixes than him, says Shahzad

The burly 30-year-old cricketer, who has had an eventful international career dating back to 2009, simply plays by his own rules. He knows he is overweight but doesn't doubt his ability one bit, so much so that he believes that he can hit bigger sixes than Kohli despite not having the exemplary fitness and skill possessed by the Indian captain. 

May 03, 2018, 16:43 PM IST

Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad fined after playing for Pakistan club

Trouble-prone Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has been fined after he was caught playing for a Pakistani cricket club without permission, an Afghan official said Monday.

Apr 16, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Afghanistan thrash West Indies to win ICC World Cup qualifying final

Mohammad Shahzad starred as Afghanistan laid down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup by romping to a seven-wicket thrashing of the West Indies in Sunday's's qualifying final in Harare.

Mar 25, 2018, 21:38 PM IST

Afghanistan's wicket-keeper Mohammad Shahzad suspended for doping violation

The 29-year-old Shazad, who has played 58 ODIs and as many T20s for his country, breached article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code.

Dec 08, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Suspended by ICC, Mohammad Shahzad couldn't miss wishing his 'Mahi Bhai' MS Dhoni a happy birthday

Shahzad was recently suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after being charged with doping violations.

Jul 11, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

#ForgiveMS trends on Twitter as fans appeal ICC to end provisional suspension of Mohammad Shahzad

Shahzad has so far played 59 ODIs, scoring 1937 runs in and 57 T20Is, scoring 1703 runs for Afghanistan cricket team.

Jul 04, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

Afghan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad charged with breaching ICC Anti-Doping Code

Within five days from the date of the notice of the charge, Shahzad has the right to request that his B sample is analysed.

Apr 14, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

Mohammad Shahzad surpasses Virat Kohli as fourth highest run getter T20Is

In 58 matches, he has scored 1779 runs, almost 70 runs more than fifth-placed Virat Kohli who has notched up 1709 runs in 48 matches and just 27 short of third placed Martin Guptill. He is also ranked No.7 in the best T20 batsmen's list.

Mar 12, 2017, 15:43 PM IST