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Shahbaz Ahmed (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth12 December 1994

Age28 Years

BirthplaceMewat, Haryana

ProfessionCricketer (all-rounder)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

Shahbaz Ahmed (Cricketer) Biography

Shahbaz Ahmed is an Indian all-rounder who plays domestic cricket for Bengal and represents Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. A left-handed batsman и

Early life and background

Shahbaz Ahmed was born on 12 December 1994 in Mewat, Haryana. He grew up in that region and began his organized cricket journey after moving to the Palwal district to join a local cricket academy. Early in his career he played for the Gurgaon (now Gurugram) team but was unable to break into the Haryana state side.

Career

A recommendation from a friend living in Bengal led Shahbaz to the Tapan Memorial Club in Bengal in 2015. Strong performances at club level earned him selection for the Bengal state side, and he made his first-class debut for Bengal on 14 December 2018. He went on to feature for Bengal in List A and T20 competitions and was part of India A in the 2019 Deodhar Trophy.

Shahbaz is a left-handed batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox and is regarded by teammates as an important figure within the Bengal dressing room. His all-round displays in domestic cricket brought him to wider attention and led to the Royal Challengers Bangalore acquiring him for the 2020 Indian Premier League season.

At the international level Shahbaz made his One Day International debut for India on 9 October 2022 against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. He made his T20 international debut on 6 October 2023 against Bangladesh in Hangzhou. He has not played Test cricket for India.

Public profile

In the Indian Premier League Shahbaz wears jersey number 21 for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Domestically he represents Bengal and has been associated with India A as well. He has cited MS Dhoni as a favourite batsman and Ravindra Jadeja as a favourite bowler. Eden Gardens is listed among his preferred cricket grounds.

Personal life

Shahbaz Ahmed is Indian by nationality and was born under the Sagittarius sign. As of the information provided he is unmarried and hails from Mewat, Haryana.

Latest updates

Shahbaz continues to be active in domestic and franchise cricket while featuring for the national side in limited-overs formats. His progress from club cricket in Bengal to India A and the national team illustrates a steady rise through the Indian domestic system.

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Recent Work

Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)

Signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore and given jersey number 21; acquired ahead of the 2020 IPL season.

2020
India ODI Debut

Made ODI debut for India on 9 October 2022 against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex.

2022
India T20I Debut

Made T20 international debut on 6 October 2023 against Bangladesh in Hangzhou.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. First-class debut for Bengal on 14 December 2018
  2. Represented India A in the 2019 Deodhar Trophy
  3. Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2020 IPL
  4. ODI debut for India on 9 October 2022
  5. T20I debut for India on 6 October 2023
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