Ammad Alam
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 October 1998 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2017–18 | United Bank Limited |
| 2018–19 | Sui Southern Gas Company |
| 2023–present | Karachi Whites (squad no. 07) |
Source: Cricinfo, 28 October 2017 | |
Ammad Alam (born 3 October 1998) is a Pakistani cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for United Bank Limited in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 27 October 2017.[2] In December 2017, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3]
He made his List A debut for Sui Southern Gas Company in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup on 22 September 2018.[4]
Early life and career
[edit]Growing up in Nazimabad, Karachi, Alam developed an early interest in cricket, playing tape ball cricket in his neighborhood.[5]
In 2008, he joined the Asghar Ali Shah Academy's summer camp, marking his first encounter with hard-ball cricket.[5] Initially, his parents were indifferent, but they eventually supported his passion.[5] By 2011, he was playing club cricket for Sir Syed CC, which led to his selection for the Karachi Regional Under-16 side in 2012.[5]
In 2014, Alam was selected for the Karachi Regional Under-16 team after three years of trials.[5] In the PCB-Pepsi Cricket Stars U-16 Two Day Tournament, he scored 322 runs in five matches, with an average of 46, including three fifties, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer.[5]
His success at the Under-16 level led to his selection for the Pakistan Under-17 tour of England in 2014.[5] Despite being part of a talented team, Alam struggled to perform in the unfamiliar conditions of his first overseas tour.[5]
In 2015, Alam joined the Karachi Whites Under-19s team, scoring 157 runs in seven matches during the Inter Region Under-19 One Day Tournament (2015/16).[5] He also excelled in the Inter-Region Under-19 Three Day Tournament, amassing 426 runs in five matches, including a century and two fifties.[5] Additionally, he scored 407 runs in six matches during the Inter-District Under-19 Tournament, featuring another century and two fifties.[5]
In 2017, Alam was selected for the Karachi Kings squad for the Pakistan Super League (PSL).[5] Although he missed out on the Pakistan Under-19 squad for the 2016 Asia Cup due to age restrictions, he and Abrar Ahmed were invited to the Karachi Kings trials.[5] His selection was confirmed during the announcement of the emerging category players. Although he did not play in any matches.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ammad Alam". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Pool B, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Rawalpindi, Oct 27-30 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Hasan Khan to lead Pakistan Under-19s at World Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "Pool B, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup at Multan, Sep 22 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Talent Spotter: Ammad Alam". PakPassion. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.