Haider Ali (United Arab Emirates cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 July 1994 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| ODI debut (cap 116) | 28 October 2025 v United States |
| Last ODI | 30 October 2025 v Nepal |
| T20I debut (cap 83) | 17 May 2025 v Bangladesh |
| Last T20I | 19 May 2025 v Bangladesh |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2018 | Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited |
| 2023–present | Dubai Capitals |
Source: Cricinfo, 29 January 2024 | |
Haider Ali (born 5 July 1994) is a Pakistani-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.[1][2]
Career
He made his first-class debut for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 25 September 2018.[3] In 2022, Ali moved to United Arab Emirates from Pakistan.[4] He made his Twenty20 (T20) debut for Dubai Capitals in the 2024 International League T20 on 29 January 2024.[5]
Ali made his List A debut on 22 September 2018 in 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.[6]
In May 2025, he was named in UAE national team for the series against Bangladesh.[7] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut in the same series on 17 May 2025.[8]
In January 2026, Haider Ali was named in UAE's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[9]
References
- ^ "Haider Ali". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ https://africa.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47874204/t20-world-cup-2026-how-haider-ali-gave-pakistan-dream-playing-uae-world-cup
- ^ "Pool B, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Multan, Sep 25-28 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "ILT20: UAE hopefuls target last deals to play alongside David Warner and Co". The National. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "14th Match (N), Sharjah, January 29, 2024, International League T20". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Pool B, Karachi, September 22, 2018, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE in two-match T20I series against Bangladesh". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "1st T20I (N), Sharjah, May 17, 2025, Bangladesh tour of United Arab Emirates". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 – Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE's 15-member squad". International Cricket Council. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.