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Zahir Khan (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 21, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth20 December 1998

BirthplacePaktika, Afghanistan

ProfessionCricketer

NationalityAfghan

FamilyFour brothers and two sisters

Zahir Khan (Cricketer) Biography

Afghan left-arm spinner Zahir Khan emerged from Paktika to make his mark in domestic cricket. Known for his preference for wrist spinners from the game’s高手

Early life and background

Zahir Khan was born on 20 December 1998 in Paktika, Afghanistan. He grew up in a large family with four brothers and two sisters. His father died when Zahir was two years old. Despite an initial lack of support from some family members for his cricketing ambitions, their view changed after he began producing strong performances in domestic matches.

Physical profile

Zahir stands about 1.72 m (5'8") tall and his listed playing weight is around 65 kg (143 lbs). Physical measurements given in available records include a chest of roughly 40 inches, a waist of about 32 inches and biceps of approximately 14 inches. He has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Zahir has represented a number of Afghan domestic teams, including Kabul Eagles, Afghanistan Under-19s and Mis Ainak Region. His first-class debut came on 21 November 2015 in a match between Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea at Sharjah. While he had not made an international debut as of the latest details in the record, he has been active and effective in domestic competitions.

A notable performance in his domestic career occurred on 10 August 2017, when Zahir and teammate Karim Janat combined to take 12 wickets in a List A match during the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional Tournament. Domestically he has worn jersey number 001.

Public profile and preferences

Zahir is an admirer of established international cricketers. He cites Virat Kohli as his favourite batsman and lists Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan among his favourite bowlers. Off the field he enjoys Bollywood films and has a particular liking for banana shakes.

Personal life

Zahir is Afghan by nationality and follows Islam. Public records list his hometown as Paktika, Afghanistan. Details about his marital status, spouse and parents are not publicly recorded in the available information.

Money and contracts

One salary figure reported for Zahir relates to the 2018 Indian Premier League, where a salary of ₹60 lakh is listed. No general net worth estimate is provided in the available material.

Latest updates

As of the most recent available data, Zahir had continued to be an active participant in Afghanistan’s domestic cricket structure with standout performances in both first-class and List A competitions. He had not yet recorded an international debut in the details provided.

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Recent Work

List A match, Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional Tournament

On 10 August 2017 Zahir Khan and Karim Janat took a combined 12 wickets in the match.

2017
First-class debut: Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea (Sharjah)

Made his first-class debut on 21 November 2015.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. First-class debut for Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea at Sharjah on 21 November 2015
  2. Combined 12-wicket performance with Karim Janat in a List A match of the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional Tournament on 10 August 2017
  3. Represented Kabul Eagles, Afghanistan Under-19s and Mis Ainak Region
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