Mohammad Irfan (Pakistani cricketer)

Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Irfan has represented Pakistan in Test, ODI, and T20 cricket. standing tall at seven feet one inch, he is the tallest Pakistani cricketer in the history of international cricket. he is famous for his height and nicknamed as ‘lambu’. Irfan was passionate about cricket since his childhood but he was always suggested to play basketball because of his height.

Due to the lack of opportunities in his home town, Irfan had to quit playing cricket in order to support his family. He did a full-time job when former Pakistani bowler Aaqib Javed recognized his talent and got him enrolled in NCA. Soon he was called as a replacement for Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif.

Name: Mohammad Irfan Aulakh
Nickname: Lambu
Profession: Pakistani Cricketer (Fast Bowler)
Career Turning Point: QEA Trophy in 2009

Physical Appearance

Mohammad Irfan Height (approx.): 216 cm(7’ 1”)
Weight (approx.): 105 kg
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black

Personal Life

Date of Birth: 6 June 1982
Age (as on Feb 2020): 37 years
Birth Place: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Nationality: Pakistani
School: NA
College: NA
Educational Qualifications: NA

Family

Irfan has 5 brothers and 2 sisters and he is the youngest of them all and the first one to join the cricket team.

Father: NA
Mother: NA
Sister: NA
Brother: 2
Coach/Mentor: Rashid Iqbal
Religion: Islam
Hometown: Gaggo Mandi, Vehari District, Punjab, Pakistan

Cricket Career

DEBUT

Test– 14 Feb 2013 vs South Africa in Cape Town
ODI– 10 September 2010 vs England in Chester-le-Street
T20I– 25 December 2012 vs India in Bengaluru
First-class– Khan Research Laboratories v Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi, Oct 10-13, 2009
List A- Lahore Eagles v Khan Research Laboratories at Lahore, Feb 12, 2010
T20s– Multan Tigers v Peshawar Panthers at Karachi, Feb 28, 2010
Jersey Number:
#76(Pakistan)
#76(IPL, County Cricket)
Major Teams: Pakistan U19, Pakistan, Chittagong Vikings, Karachi Kings
Nature on the field: Aggressive
Likes to play against: India
Favorite Ball: In-swing

Mohammad Irfan in IPL 2011

Former Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram recommended Mohammad Irfan in Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) in the 2011 IPL Season. Although, he announced his selection in the team but did not play a match.

Mohammad Irfan in PSL

Irfan had played in the inaugural season of PSL 2016, in Islamabad United squad that emerged out as a Champion that year.

Mohammad Irfan is the tallest cricketer in cricket history

Preferences

Hobbies: Listening to music
Favorite Cricketer Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Adam Gilchrist
Favorite Bowler: Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Curtly Ambrose
Favorite Food: Biryani
Favorite Actor: Fakhar-e-Alam

Wife and Children

Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: Na
Mohammad Irfan Wife: NA
Marriage Date: NA
Children: Daughters– 2

Awards and recognitions

Controversies

Lesser Known Facts

Mohammad Irfan made his international debut at the age of 28, replacing fast blowers of Pakistan cricket team Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir who were accused of spot-fixing.