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

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth12 August 1989

Age31 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceBokaro, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India

ProfessionCricketer (Slow left-arm orthodox bowler)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseName Not Known

FamilyFather - Javed Husn Ara Mahmood (Police Officer); Mother - Name Not Known; Siblings - Brother (elder, former state-level cricketer), Sister - Not Known

Shahbaz Nadeem (Cricketer) Biography

Shahbaz Nadeem is an Indian slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Bokaro, Jharkhand, who rose through age-group cricket to become one of the leading wicket-t‑

Early life and background
Shahbaz Nadeem was born on 12 August 1989 in Bokaro, then part of Bihar and now in Jharkhand. He grew up in Bokaro and attended De Nobili School, FRI in Dhanbad and later Delhi Public School in Kolkata. Introduced to competitive cricket at a young age, he represented Bihar at Under-14 level and earned wider attention in 2002 after a standout Under-15 performance in which he took nine wickets in a match.

He comes from a family with a sporting connection: his father, Javed Husn Ara Mahmood, worked as a police officer, and an elder brother played cricket at the state level. Shahbaz developed into a left-arm orthodox spinner, inspired by bowlers such as Wasim Akram and Daniel Vettori, and built his early career by moving to Jharkhand to access higher-level opportunities.

Career
Nadeem made his first-class debut for Jharkhand in the 2004–05 Ranji Trophy season against Kerala at Jamshedpur, taking two wickets in the first innings. He progressed through India’s youth pathway, including selection for the India Under-19 side, and established himself as a prolific wicket-taker in domestic cricket over the following decade.

He was the leading wicket-taker in consecutive Ranji Trophy seasons, taking 51 wickets in 2015–16 and 56 wickets in 2016–17, the top tally in each campaign. Domestically he has been associated with teams and squads that include East Zone, India A, Indian Board President’s XI, India Green, India Red, Rest of India and his state side Jharkhand. In the Indian Premier League, he has been part of the Delhi Daredevils setup since the 2011 auction and has worn the domestic jersey number 88.

At the international level, Nadeem made his Test debut for India on 19 October 2019 against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. As of the information provided, he had not yet appeared for India in One Day Internationals or T20 Internationals.

Playing profile and physical attributes
A slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Shahbaz is listed at approximately 1.68 meters (5 feet 6 inches) and around 60 kilograms (132 pounds). His physical measurements are noted as a 38-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 12-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Known in some circles by the nickname "Muscles of Muzaffarpur," he combines accuracy and persistence to extract wickets across long first-class seasons.

Public profile
Nadeem’s domestic success, particularly his back-to-back leading wicket-taker seasons in the Ranji Trophy, raised his profile among Indian cricket followers and selectors. His pathway from youth cricket to Test debut reflects a long-standing presence in India’s domestic structure, highlighted by consistent haul seasons that put him among the country’s most productive spinners in red-ball cricket during that period.

Personal life
Shahbaz Nadeem is married; the marriage took place in August 2015. He lists travelling among his hobbies. His faith is Islam. Beyond his immediate family and cricketing commitments, he has kept many personal details private.

Latest updates
As recorded here, his Test debut occurred in October 2019. Domestically, his prominent performances in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 Ranji Trophy seasons remain key recent milestones in his career. He continues to be associated with Jharkhand and has had a long tenure with the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL framework.

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Test debut vs South Africa

Made Test debut for India on 19 October 2019 at JSCA International Stadium Complex.

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Career Highlights

  1. Leading wicket-taker in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy with 51 wickets
  2. Leading wicket-taker in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy with 56 wickets
  3. First-class debut for Jharkhand in the 2004–05 Ranji Trophy
  4. Test debut for India on 19 October 2019
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