Biography of Asif Ali
Asif Ali Biography: Asif Ali was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan on 1 October 1991. Asif Ali is a Pakistani right-hand batter who has been a part of the Pakistan squad for the past 3 years. However, his presence on the team is not consistent due to his average performance. Asif Ali is also an effective right-arm spin option for the captain. Asif Ali has been a consistent member of the Pakistan squad since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021 in the limited overs format. Recently, he is also included in the squad for the Asia Cup in UAE. Asif Ali plays for Northern in the domestic circuit of Pakistan.
Asif Ali Biography: Asif Ali Early Life and Education
Asif Ali started off playing cricket at the age of around 6 years. Asif used to play with the friends in his early days. He also played Kabbadi in his early days and developed the skills in the sport. However, due to the financial problems in the family, Ali left playing sports and worked as a part-time labourer. During the extra time, he kept practicing for cricket. Eventually, he got a breakthrough in his career when he got opportunity to represent his domestic team in the match.
Asif Ali Biography: Asif Ali International Debut
Asif Ali ODI Debut – 13 July 2018 against Zimbabwe
Asif Ali T20I Debut – 1 April 2018 against West Indies
Asif Ali Career
· Asif Ali Domestic Career
Asif Ali started off playing domestic cricket for the Faisalabad team when he was looked by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq as the power-hitter in the squad. Asif was included in the Super 8 T20 cup back in 2011 and Asif didn’t let this chance go away. He scored 287 runs in 8 matches and impressed the selectors.
For many years, Asif Ali played in the domestic circuit. However, he didn’t get many chances.
In 2017, Asif Ali ended up as the highest run scorer in the Quaid-e-Azam tournament and smashed 369 runs in just 6 matches.
Asif Ali maintained his form in 2018 Pakistan Cup as well and scored 328 runs in just 4 matches and ended up as the highest run-scorer.
Asif Ali was also picked up by the Cape town Blitz team in the Mzansi Super League for the inaugural edition back in 2018.
In 2019, Asif Ali was included in the Northern squad for the Quaid-e-Azam tournament and in the team of Sindh for the Pakistan Cup.
In 2020, Asif Ali was roped in by Jamaica Tallawahs for the Caribbean Premier League and then by Jaffna Stallions in the Lanka Premier League’s inaugural edition.
In the 2021 edition of Caribbean Premier League, Asif Ali was roped in by the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
Recently in 2022, Asif Ali is signed by the Colombo stars for the Lanka Premier League.
Asif Ali has played 74 List A matches and has scored 1925 runs including 4 centuries and 10 half centuries and highest score of 138 runs in a match.
· Asif Ali International Career
Asif Ali made his International debut in a T20I match for Pakistan on 1 April 2018 against West Indies and scored 19 runs in 9 balls on his debut.
Few months later, Asif Ali made his ODI debut in a match against Zimbabwe on 13 July 2018.
Asif Ali was also included in the Pakistan squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019. However, he didn’t play any match in the tournament and warmed the bench.
Asif Ali didn’t manage to make an impact with his performances to keep his place secure in the team and stayed in and out of the team for almost 2 years.
Asif Ali made a comeback in ICC Men’s T20 World cup. His inclusion came as a shock for many people as he failed to impress in his first 3 years of international cricket. However, Asif proved his worth in the T20 World Cup and played crucial innings in the matches against New Zealand as well as Afghanistan and also won Player of the match award in the match against Afghanistan.
In November 2021, Asif Ali won Player of the Month Award for his crucial performances in the shortest format for his national side.
Asif Ali Stats
In ODIs, Asif Ali has played 20 matches and scored 382 runs including 3 half centuries and the highest score of 52 runs in a match.
In T20Is, Asif Ali has played 29 matches and scored 344 runs with the highest score of 41 runs in a match.
Asif Ali Biography: Asif Ali Personal Information
Asif Ali Full Name: Asif Ali
Asif Ali Nick Name: Ali
Asif Ali Date of Birth: 1 October 1991
Asif Ali Age: 31
Asif Ali Height: 178 cm
Asif Ali Birth Place: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Asif Ali Batting style: Right-hand bat
Asif Ali Jersey Number: 45
Asif Ali Nationality: Pakistani
Asif Ali Religion: Islam
Asif Ali Hobbies: Listening Music
FAQs
1. When Asif Ali made his International Debut for Pakistan?
Asif Ali made his International debut in a T20I match for Pakistan on 1 April 2018 against West Indies and scored 19 runs in 9 balls on his debut.
2. How many runs Asif Ali has scored in ODIs?
In ODIs, Asif Ali has played 20 matches and scored 382 runs including 3 half centuries and the highest score of 52 runs in a match.
3. Why Asif Ali left playing cricket?
Due to the financial problems in the family, Ali left playing sports and worked as a part-time labourer in 2009.
