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Bismah Maroof Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 July 1991

Age28 Years (as listed in source)

BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionCricketer (All-Rounder)

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAbrar Ahmed

FamilyElder brother and sister

Bismah Maroof Biography

Bismah Maroof is a Pakistani all-round cricketer who has captained the Pakistan Women’s national team. A left-handed batter and legbreak bowler from Lahore

Early life and background

Bismah Maroof was born on 18 July 1991 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Raised in a family that loved cricket, she was encouraged by her parents to pursue the game even though she initially had other ambitions; while in the eighth standard she had wanted to become a doctor. She attended school through the seventh standard and lists dancing and swimming among her hobbies.

Career

Bismah joined the Pakistan women’s national cricket setup as a teenager, making her One Day International debut on 13 December 2006 against India at Jaipur and her Twenty20 international debut on 29 May 2009 against Ireland in Dublin. A left-handed batter who bowls legbreak, she wears the number 3 jersey for Pakistan and has played domestically for Lahore Women and the PCB Challengers.

Handpicked for the national side as a young player, Bismah developed into a leading figure in Pakistan women’s cricket. She was part of the squad that won gold at the 2010 Asian Games in China, a notable early achievement in her international career. In March 2018 she captained Pakistan during a 3-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka, only the second time the national side had recorded such a clean-sweep in a series.

In the aftermath of the 2016 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Bismah was appointed captain of the Pakistan women’s team, assuming leadership from Sana Mir. She was again named captain for Pakistan’s campaign at the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Throughout her career she has spoken about the need for stronger grassroots structures for girls’ cricket in Pakistan, calling for dedicated academies and improved access to training facilities so more girls can develop their skills.

Public profile

Bismah is known for her resilience on and off the field. In July 2018 she underwent surgery to address a severe sinus issue that had affected vision in her right eye; doctors warned the procedure carried risks that might have ended her playing career, but the operation was successful and she returned to play.

She has spoken openly about drawing inspiration from other international players and has expressed admiration for Virat Kohli’s approach to responsibility and innings-building. Bismah maintains public friendships within Pakistan’s entertainment and cultural circles and has been photographed with figures such as singer Momina Mustehsan.

Personal life

Bismah is married to Abrar Ahmed, a software engineer; the couple wed on 28 November 2018. She comes from a family in Lahore that includes an elder brother and sister. Bismah’s faith and reading of religious literature are part of how she manages stress.

Latest updates

In January 2020 Bismah was confirmed as Pakistan’s captain for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia. Her career continues to be defined by leadership roles for her national side and advocacy for the development of women’s cricket in Pakistan.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Captain - Pakistan Women’s Team

Named captain for Pakistan at the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia; has held captaincy since 2016 following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

2020
Gold medalist - 2010 Asian Games

Member of the Pakistan squad that won gold against Bangladesh at the 2010 Asian Games.

2010
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Career Highlights

  1. International ODI debut: 13 December 2006 vs India
  2. International T20 debut: 29 May 2009 vs Ireland
  3. Part of Pakistan team that won gold at the 2010 Asian Games
  4. Named Pakistan women’s captain in 2016 and led the team at the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
  5. Led Pakistan to a 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka in March 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bismah Maroof born?

18 July 1991

What is Bismah Maroof known for?

Cricketer (All-Rounder)

What is Bismah Maroof’s marital status?

Married

Who is Bismah Maroof married to?

Abrar Ahmed