Adnan Akmal

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Adnan Akmal

عدنان اکمل

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Personal information
Full name Adnan Akmal
Born 13 March 1985 (1985-03-13) (age 26)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Batting style right-handed
Bowling style Right Arm Medium
Role Wicket-keeper
Relations Kamran Akmal (brother), Umar Akmal (brother)
International information
National side Pakistan
Test debut (cap 203) 12 November 2010 v South Africa
Last Test 3 February 2012 v England
ODI debut (cap 186) 8 September 2011 v Zimbabwe
Last ODI 14 September 2011 v Zimbabwe
Domestic team information
Years Team
2007-present SNGPL
2006-2007 Lahore Ravi
2003-2007 ZTBL
2005-2006 Multan
2004-2005 Lahore Blues
2003-2004 Lahore
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 13 3 93 59
Runs scored 327 51 2,934 770
Batting average 25.15 51.00 23.10 22.00
100s/50s 0/2 0/0 2/11 0/2
Top score 61 27 120 70
Catches/stumpings 43/6 2/0 334/13 71/21
Source: Cricinfo, 7 February 2012

Adnan Akmal (Urdu: عدنان اکمل), born March 13, 1985, is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who plays for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd Cricket Team and has represented his country at U-17 level. Most recently, he was called up for Pakistan's tour against South Africa in the UAE, as a replacement for the first choice keeper, Zulqarnain Haider. His brothers, Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal, both have central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board, and are regular fixtures in the national side. Adnan made his Test debut against South Africa on November 12, 2010.

[edit] International career

Adnan was added to the Pakistan Test squad in place of Zulqarnain Haider, who announced his retirement from international cricket after allegedly receiving threats from bookies. In the series against New Zealand he performed well to occupy his place in the future. He is regular part of test side now. [1][2]

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