Muhammad Waseem (cricketer)

Muhammad Waseem
Personal information
Born (1996-02-12) 12 February 1996
Mian Channu, Punjab, Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleOpening Batter
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 89)5 February 2022 v Oman
Last ODI5 November 2025 v Nepal
ODI shirt no.10
T20I debut (cap 55)5 October 2021 v Namibia
Last T20I10 February 2026 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.10
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2024-presentMI Emirates
2024Chattogram Challengers
2026Rajshahi Warriors
2026Karachi Kings
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I LA T20
Matches 65 94 65 140
Runs scored 1698 3302 1698 4532
Batting average 26.12 37.52 26.12 35.06
100s/50s 1/9 3/26 1/9 3/32
Top score 119 112 119 112
Balls bowled 71 76 71 76
Wickets 0 5 0 5
Bowling average – 28.20 – 28.20
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling – 2/13 – 2/13
Catches/stumpings 28/– 72/– 28/– 99/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 10 February 2026

Muhammad Waseem (born 12 February 1996) is a Pakistani-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.[1][2] He is also the current captain of the T20I side of the UAE and the highest ranked batter of the nation in ICC T20 Ranking.

Personal life

Waseem was born in Pakistan,[3] growing up in the Punjab's city of Mian Channu. His nickname is Babba.[4] He qualified to play for the UAE in April 2021 by meeting the ICC's three-year residency requirement.[3]

Franchise career

On 3 February 2021, in the 2021 T10 League, Waseem equalled the record for the fastest fifty in a T10 cricket match, doing so in 12 balls.[5][6] In May 2021, he was called into the Multan Sultans squad as a replacement player for the 2021 Pakistan Super League.[7] In September 2023, he was picked by the Chattogram Challengers following the players' draft to play for them in the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League.[8]

International career

In October 2021, Waseem was named in the UAE's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2021 Summer T20 Bash tournament.[9] He made his T20I debut on 5 October 2021, for the UAE against Namibia.[10] Five days later, in the UAE's match against Ireland, Waseem scored his first century in T20I cricket, with 107 not out from 62 balls.[11]

In November 2021, he was named in the UAE's One Day International (ODI) squad for the 2021 Namibia Tri-Nation Series.[12] In February 2022, he was also named in the UAE's ODI squad for their series against Oman.[13] He made his ODI debut on 5 February 2022 against Oman.[14]

Waseem was appointed captain of the UAE in March 2023, replacing CP Rizwan for the final match of the 2023 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series. His first full series was the Nepal Tri-Nation Series which was UAE's final series of the 2019–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.[15] Waseem scored his maiden ODI century against Papua New Guinea in the Nepal series, scoring 119 from 76 balls including twelve sixes. His century came from 61 balls and set a new UAE record for the fastest ODI century,[16] but was surpassed the following day by Asif Khan's 41-ball century.[17]

In January 2026, Waseem was named as the captain of UAE's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Muhammad Waseem". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Waseem Muhammad: UAE cricket's next big thing?". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b Radley, Paul (13 December 2020). "Mohammed Wasim shows UAE selectors his class after leading Fujairah to successive wins in Dream 11 Emirates D20". The National. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. ^ Radley, Paul (23 May 2021). "PSL 2021: Mohammed Wasim hopes to 'make UAE proud' after call-up to Multan Sultans squad". The National. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Watch: UAE'S Waseem Muhammad slams 7 sixes in 13 balls to equal Gayle, Shahzad for fastest T10 fifty". India TV News. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Abu Dhabi T10: Waseem Muhammad's half-century helps Northern Warriors thrash Pune Devils". Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  7. ^ Radley, Paul (23 May 2021). "PSL 2021: Mohammed Wasim hopes to 'make UAE proud' after call-up to Multan Sultans squad". The National. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  8. ^ "BPL 2024: Updated squads of all 7 teams". The Business Standard. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  9. ^ "United Arab Emirates vs Namibia, 1st T20I Match Details, Prediction, Team Squad". Sports Unfold. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Only T20I, ICCA Dubai, Oct 5 2021, Namibia tour of United Arab Emirates". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Mohammed Waseem announces arrival as UAE complete turnaround against Ireland". The National. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  12. ^ "Emirates Cricket Board announce team to compete in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 in Namibia". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  13. ^ "ECB Announce teams that will represent the UAE ahead of intense 3-series campaign in Oman". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  14. ^ "57th Match, Al Amerat, Feb 5 2022, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  15. ^ Radley, Paul (6 March 2023). "Muhammad Waseem takes over UAE captaincy ahead of clash with Nepal". The National. Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  16. ^ Radley, Paul (15 March 2023). "UAE's Muhammad Waseem warms up for epic finale against Nepal with record-breaking blitz". The National. Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Asif Khan slams fourth fastest hundred in Men's ODIs". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  18. ^ "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.
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