Musheer Khan (Cricketer) Wikipedia, Biography, Age, Height, Parents, Brother, Stats
Musheer Khan is a name that is making waves in the cricketing world. The 18-year-old all-rounder from Mumbai has been impressing everyone with his batting and bowling skills, both at the domestic and international level. He is currently representing India in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa, where he has scored a brilliant century and taken crucial wickets. He is also the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, a well-known cricketer who plays for Mumbai and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
But who is Musheer Khan, and how did he become one of the most promising talents in Indian cricket? Here are some interesting facts about him that you may not know:
Father, Brother, Birthday, School
Musheer Khan was born on February 27, 2005 (age: 18 years, as of 2023), in Mumbai. He belongs to a cricketing family, as his father, Naushad Khan, is a former first-class cricketer and a renowned coach who has mentored many players, such as Iqbal Abdullah, Kamran Khan, and Sufiyan Sheikh. His elder brother, Sarfaraz Khan, is also a prolific batsman who has played for India in two U-19 World Cups (2014 and 2016) and has been a part of various IPL teams. His other brother, Moin Khan, is also a cricketer who plays for Mumbai.
Musheer started playing cricket at a very young age, under the guidance of his father. He showed a natural flair for the game and soon became a sensation in the local tournaments. He is a right-handed top-order batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner, who can also bowl medium pace. He idolizes New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori, who is also a left-arm spinner and a handy batsman.
Musheer Khan Wiki/Bio
| Name | Musheer Khan |
|---|---|
| Full name | Musheer Naushad Khan |
| Born | February 27, 2005 (age 18) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nickname | Mushy |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm orthodox spin / medium pace |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Caste | Muslim |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education | Anjuman-i-Islam Allana English School, Mumbai |
| Current teams | India U-19, Mumbai, India A |
| First-class debut | Mumbai vs Karnataka at Mumbai, December 9-12, 2022 |
| List A debut | Mumbai vs Punjab at Alur, September 24, 2022 |
| T20 debut | Mumbai vs Delhi at Mumbai, October 20, 2022 |
| U-19 ODI debut | India U-19 vs Bangladesh U-19 at Potchefstroom, January 14, 2024 |
| U-19 World Cup debut | India U-19 vs Bangladesh U-19 at Bloemfontein, January 21, 2024 |
| Links | Instagram- @musheerkhan.97 Homepage- Newsunzip |
A Record-Breaking Debut
Musheer Khan made his debut in the inter-school Giles Shield U-14 tournament in 2011, when he was just six years and nine months old. He became possibly the youngest player to play the 114-year-old tournament. He scored three runs and bowled five overs, conceding 12 runs. He could have taken a couple of wickets, had the catches not been dropped off his bowling.
He continued to play in the Giles Shield and other age-group tournaments, where he displayed his talent and potential. He also broke some records along the way, such as scoring the fastest century in the U-14 category, off just 35 balls, and taking nine wickets in an innings.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 80 kg
- Eye color: Black
- Body measurements: Chest: 36 inches, Waist: 30 inches, Biceps: 12 inches
- Skin color: Tan
- Hair color: Black
A first-class player
Musheer Khan made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in December 2022, when he was 17 years old. He scored 96 runs and took two wickets in three matches. He also opened the batting with Prithvi Shaw in one of the matches and scored 42 runs, while Shaw scored a mammoth 379 runs. He also played in the CK Nayudu Trophy, where he scored a triple hundred for Mumbai.
He also impressed in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he scored 438 runs and took 22 wickets, the highest in the tournament. He also played for India A in a four-nation ODI series, where he starred in the final with a blistering 47-ball 127 and a 2/53 bowling effort.
Girlfriend
It seems that Musheer Khan is currently single and focused on his cricket career. He has not revealed anything about his love life or his relationship status in any of his interviews or social media posts. He is also very close to his family, especially his father and his brother, who are also cricketers and coaches. He spends most of his time training and practicing with them.
Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Wickets | Average | Economy rate | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 3 | 5 | 96 | 19.20 | 54.54 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63.00 | 3.00 | 0 |
| List A | 8 | 8 | 438 | 54.75 | 101.62 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 16.77 | 4.67 | 1 |
| T20 | 1 | 1 | 127 | 127.00 | 200.00 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26.50 | 9.64 | 0 |
| U-19 ODI | 3 | 3 | 184 | 61.33 | 97.35 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 18.83 | 4.69 | 0 |
| U-19 World Cup | 3 | 3 | 184 | 61.33 | 97.35 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 18.83 | 4.69 | 0 |
Musheer Khan’s century powers India to a big win over Ireland in U19 World Cup
Musheer Khan, the 18-year-old all-rounder from Mumbai, smashed a brilliant 118 off 106 balls to help India beat Ireland by 201 runs in their second group match of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 in Bloemfontein on Thursday.
Musheer, who is the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, a former India U19 player and a current Delhi Capitals batsman, showed his class and confidence as he hit 9 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. He also shared a 156-run stand with captain Uday Saharan, who scored 75 off 84 balls, to lift India to a formidable total of 301 for 7 after being asked to bat first by Ireland.
His knock came on the same day when his brother Sarfaraz scored a magnificent 161 off 160 balls for India A against England Lions in the second unofficial Test in Ahmedabad. Sarfaraz, who has played in two U19 World Cups (2014 and 2016), was also full of praise for his younger sibling and posted a picture of him on his Instagram story with the caption “Proud of you brother”.
He made his first-class debut for Mumbai in December 2022 and said he was happy to contribute to the team’s victory and thanked his father Naushad Khan, a former cricketer and a renowned coach, for his guidance and support.
“I am very happy to score a hundred for India in the U19 World Cup. It is a dream come true for me. I want to dedicate this innings to my father, who has been my mentor and motivator since childhood. He has taught me everything about cricket and has always encouraged me to play with passion and positivity,” Musheer said after the match.
He also credited his brother Sarfaraz for inspiring him and giving him tips on how to play in different conditions and situations.
“My brother Sarfaraz is my role model and my best friend. He has always supported me and given me valuable advice on how to improve my game and handle pressure. He also congratulated me today and told me to keep working hard and enjoy the game,” he added.
Musheer’s century was India’s first in the tournament and the fourth overall. He is also the second-highest run-scorer for India in the tournament with 184 runs in three matches, behind only Saharan, who has 197 runs.
India’s bowlers also performed well as they bundled out Ireland for 100 in 29.4 overs. Left-arm spinner Naman Tiwari was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 53, while Saumy Pandey took 3 for 21. Dhanush Gowda, Murugan Abhishek and Saharan chipped in with one wicket each.
India have now won both their group matches, having beaten Bangladesh by 8 wickets in their opening game. They will face the USA in their final group match on Sunday, January 28, in Bloemfontein. India are the defending champions of the U19 World Cup, having won the title four times, the most by any team.
Net Worth
| Year | Net worth (in INR) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 lakhs |
| 2022 | 25 lakhs |
| 2023 | 50 lakhs |
A future star
Musheer Khan has a bright future ahead of him, as he has shown the ability to perform at different levels and in different formats. He has the talent, the temperament, and the technique to succeed in the highest level of the game. He has also received praise from various experts and former players, who have lauded his skills and potential.
He is also a humble and hard-working person, who follows a strict routine and trains under his father’s supervision. He wakes up at 5 am and reaches the Azad Maidan ground by 6:30 am, where he practices and attends tuition classes. He then goes to school and returns to the ground in the evening. He reaches home by 8 pm and sleeps by 9 pm, following the advice of Sunil Gavaskar.
Musheer Khan is a name that you will hear a lot in the coming years, as he is destined to make it big in the cricketing world. He is a rising star of Indian cricket, who has the potential to become a superstar.
