- Full name
- Fawad Tariq Alam
- Born
- 8 Oct 1985, Karachi
- Age
- 41 years
- Role
- Top-order batter
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Slow left-arm orthodox
Fawad Tariq Alam (Urdu: فواد عالم, born 8 October 1985) is a Pakistani cricketer and actor who plays for Sindh and the Pakistan national cricket team. He made his international debut for Pakistan in May 2007. He returned to Pakistan's Test team after a gap of 88 Tests and more than 10 years, the second longest gap by a Pakistani in Test cricket after Younis Ahmed's 104 Tests gap. He was surprisingly overlooked for selection to the Pakistan test cricket team for over a decade despite being a prolific run scorer in domestic first-class matches. With respect to career batting average, Fawad is among the all-time top 50 batsmen in first-class cricket worldwide; he is the sole Pakistani on the list.
Born in Karachi, Fawad plays primarily as a left-handed batter, but also bowls slow left-arm orthodox. After not playing international cricket for more than 10 years for Pakistan, he returned to Test cricket against England, in August 2020. He is also known for his Ertuğrul Gazi-type signature style celebration, which he emulated from the Turkish historical drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul.
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Fawad Alam: career summary
Fawad Alam is a top-order batter from Pakistan, born on 8 Oct 1985 in Karachi. Fawad Alam has played 81 matches on CricInto's records, from 4 Sept 2007 to 24 Jul 2022, for Pakistan and Duronto Rajshahi.
In ODIs (37 matches, 2007–2015): 966 runs in 35 innings at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 74.54, with 1 hundred and 6 fifties (highest score 114*); 5 wickets at an average of 75.40 and an economy rate of 5.68 (best 1/8).
In T20Is (23 matches, 2007–2010): 189 runs in 16 innings at an average of 17.18 and a strike rate of 113.86 (highest score 28); 5 wickets at an average of 17.60 and an economy rate of 7.33 (best 2/29).
In Tests (19 matches, 2009–2022): 1,011 runs in 30 innings at an average of 38.88 and a strike rate of 46.59, with 5 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 168); 2 wickets at an average of 27.00 and an economy rate of 3.38 (best 2/46).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 30 | 4 | 1011 | 168 | 38.88 | 2170 | 46.59 | 5 | 2 | 112 | 3 | 3 |
| ODI | 37 | 35 | 12 | 966 | 114* | 42.00 | 1296 | 74.54 | 1 | 6 | 60 | 6 | 2 |
| T20I | 23 | 16 | 5 | 189 | 28 | 17.18 | 166 | 113.86 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 10.00 | 8 | 125.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 3 | 16 | 54 | 2 | 2/46 | 27.00 | 3.38 | 48.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 37 | 13 | 66.2 | 377 | 5 | 1/8 | 75.40 | 5.68 | 79.60 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 23 | 5 | 12 | 88 | 5 | 2/29 | 17.60 | 7.33 | 14.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1/15 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2022 | PAK vs SL Test | 24 (69) & 1 (9) | - |
| 21 Mar 2022 | PAK vs AUS Test | 13 (56) & 11 (20) | - |
| 12 Mar 2022 | PAK vs AUS Test | 9 (27) & 0 (1) | - |
| 4 Mar 2022 | PAK vs AUS Test | DNB | - |
| 4 Dec 2021 | PAK vs BAN Test | 50* (96) | - |
| 26 Nov 2021 | PAK vs BAN Test | 8 (15) | - |
| 20 Aug 2021 | PAK vs WI Test | 124* (213) | 0/3 (3) |
| 12 Aug 2021 | PAK vs WI Test | 56 (117) & 0 (3) | - |
| 7 May 2021 | PAK vs ZIM Test | 5 (12) | - |
| 29 Apr 2021 | PAK vs ZIM Test | 140 (204) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Fawad Alam scored in ODIs?
Fawad Alam has scored 966 runs in ODIs, at an average of 42.00.
How many wickets has Fawad Alam taken in ODIs?
Fawad Alam has taken 5 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 1/8.
How many runs has Fawad Alam scored in T20Is?
Fawad Alam has scored 189 runs in T20Is, at an average of 17.18.
How many wickets has Fawad Alam taken in T20Is?
Fawad Alam has taken 5 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 2/29.
How many runs has Fawad Alam scored in Tests?
Fawad Alam has scored 1,011 runs in Tests, at an average of 38.88.
How many hundreds has Fawad Alam scored?
Fawad Alam has scored 1 hundred in ODIs and 5 hundreds in Tests.
What is Fawad Alam's highest score?
Fawad Alam's highest score is 168, in Tests.
How old is Fawad Alam?
Fawad Alam was born on 8 Oct 1985 in Karachi, and is 41 years old.
Which teams has Fawad Alam played for?
Pakistan (2007–2022) and Duronto Rajshahi (2012).