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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth1 May 1994

Age30 Years

BirthplaceLandi Kotal, Khyber Agency, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

ProfessionPakistani Cricketer (Bowler)

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFather - Asmad ul Khan; Brother - Ibrahim Shinwari

Usman Khan Biography

Usman Khan Shinwari is a Pakistani left-arm swing bowler who rose through domestic cricket to represent Pakistan in T20 and ODI formats. Known for reverse‑

Early life and background

Usman Khan Shinwari was born on 1 May 1994 in Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He grew up in the same town and developed an early interest in cricket, influenced by a father who also played at the domestic level. With his family's support he joined the Islamia Cricket Academy in Peshawar, where coaches Qazi Shafiq Lala and Wajahatullah Wasti helped him refine his bowling and basics of the game.

Career

Khan emerged in age-group and regional cricket, representing FATA and later the Abbottabad under‑19 side. At 17 he played an Under‑19 season for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) during which he took 36 wickets, a performance that marked him out among his peers before he aged out of Under‑19 eligibility and moved into senior domestic sides.

He went on to play for several domestic teams, including Khan Research Laboratories, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), FATA Cheetas and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League. A breakthrough came during the Moin Khan Ramadan Tournament and was reinforced by a standout final at the Faysal Bank T20 Cup on 3 December 2013. Bowling for ZTBL against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, he dismissed Misbah‑ul‑Haq and finished with figures of five wickets for nine runs in 3.1 overs. That display brought him national attention and led to his selection for Pakistan.

Internationally, Khan made his Twenty20 debut for Pakistan on 11 December 2013 against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He later returned to the national side in the 2017 ODI series against Sri Lanka, playing in the fourth and fifth matches. In the fourth ODI he dismissed Upul Tharanga in his first over; in the fifth he produced a five‑wicket haul in just 21 deliveries and was named Man of the Match. That performance elevated his profile internationally.

Khan also featured in the Pakistan Super League with Karachi Kings, playing six matches and taking six wickets. He appeared twice for the World XI during its tour of Pakistan, and in August 2018 he was among 33 players awarded central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the 2018–19 season. He was also selected in Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 Asia Cup.

Playing style and achievements

A left‑arm swing bowler, Khan favors reverse swing and cites Shoaib Akhtar as a role model. His domestic record includes notable match winning performances such as the five‑wicket haul in the 2013 Faysal Bank T20 Cup final and the five‑wicket performance in the 2017 ODI against Sri Lanka that earned him international acclaim. Domestic coaches and tournament showings have been identified as turning points in his career trajectory.

Public profile

Physically, Khan is listed at approximately 1.75 m (5'9") and 75 kg (165 lbs). His eye color is recorded as dark brown and his hair color as black. He wears jersey number 36 for Pakistan. Personal details in the public record note that he follows Islam, prefers non‑vegetarian food, and enjoys travelling and working out. He is married; further details about his spouse and children are not publicly listed. His family includes his father Asmad ul Khan and a younger brother, Ibrahim Shinwari.

Latest updates

As of 2018 Khan had been granted a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board and was part of Pakistan’s Asia Cup selection. His international highlights remain the 2017 ODI five‑wicket haul and Man of the Match award against Sri Lanka. He continues to be known for his left‑arm swing and reverse‑swing skills in domestic and franchise cricket.

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Recent Work

Pakistan ODI series vs Sri Lanka (2017)

Played in fourth and fifth ODIs; took a five‑wicket haul and was named Man of the Match in the fifth ODI.

2017
Karachi Kings (PSL)

Featured in Pakistan Super League, playing six matches and taking six wickets for Karachi Kings.

Central contract by PCB

One of 33 players awarded central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the 2018–19 season.

2018
Selected for 2018 Asia Cup

Named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 Asia Cup.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Five wickets for 9 runs in the 2013 Faysal Bank T20 Cup final (ZTBL)
  2. T20 international debut for Pakistan on 11 December 2013
  3. Five‑wicket haul and Man of the Match in the 5th ODI vs Sri Lanka (2017)
  4. Awarded a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board (2018)
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