Sikandar Raza Profile
Personal Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sikandar Raza Butt |
| Nickname | Sikky |
| Date of Birth | April 24, 1986 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Place of Birth | Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-spin |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Career Information
Sikandar Raza is a Zimbabwean all-rounder who made his debut for the national team in 2013. He is known for his aggressive batting and useful off-spin bowling.
Domestic Career
Raza began his domestic career in Pakistan, playing for the Sialkot Stallions in the 2007-08 season. He later moved to Zimbabwe and played for the Mountaineers in the domestic T20 competition. He has also played for the Mashonaland Eagles and the Mid West Rhinos in Zimbabwe’s domestic circuit.
International Career
Raza made his debut for the Zimbabwe cricket team in May 2013, in an ODI against Bangladesh. He has since played in all formats of the game for Zimbabwe, and has been one of their most consistent performers in recent years.
News
In February 2022, Sikandar Raza was named as the captain of Zimbabwe for their series against the Netherlands. He replaced Sean Williams as the captain.
Stats
International
| Format | Matches | Runs | High Score | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 15 | 1076 | 127 | 41.38 | 21 | 3/62 | 42.90 |
| ODIs | 124 | 3281 | 141 | 30.03 | 71 | 3/21 | 44.52 |
| T20Is | 58 | 1119 | 87* | 23.31 | 25 | 3/20 | 27.92 |
Records
- Sikandar Raza is the first Zimbabwean to score 1000 runs and take 25 wickets in T20I cricket.
- He scored his maiden Test century in November 2018 against Bangladesh, becoming the first Zimbabwean to score a century in both Tests and ODIs against all Test-playing nations.
Videos
Here are some videos of Sikandar Raza in action:
Social Profile
You can follow Sikandar Raza on his official social media accounts:
- Twitter: @SRazaB24
- Instagram: @sikandar_butt