International career
Fazalhaq Farooqi has been part of Afghanistan’s national cricket team since 2021. His performances in white-ball cricket have made him an important player in the squad.
2021
- Included in the squad for the Test series against Zimbabwe but did not play.
- Played the first T20I match on 20 March against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi.
2022
- Made his ODI debut on 25 January against the Netherlands in Doha.
- Played 16 T20I matches and took 20 wickets.
2023
- Participated in the ICC ODI World Cup.
- Took six wickets in six matches, including four against Sri Lanka on 30 October.
2024
- Became the highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup alongside Arshdeep Singh.
- Took five wickets in the first match against Uganda.
- Took four wickets in an important match against New Zealand.
- Helped Afghanistan reach the semi-finals of an ICC tournament for the first time.
Leagues Participation
Fazalhaq Farooqi has played in several major cricket leagues. His appearances in these leagues have helped him build his reputation as a skilled bowler.
Indian Premier League
Fazalhaq Farooqi joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He played only three matches that season. In the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 2 crore. Farooqi is known for his ability to swing the ball and bowl yorkers, which will help strengthen Rajasthan Royals' bowling lineup.
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Team
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Matches Played
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Details
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2022
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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3
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Made his debut in November 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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2023
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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4
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Played 4 matches but did not play in the next season.
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2025
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Rajasthan Royals
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-
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Bought for INR 2 crore to strengthen the bowling attack.
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Big Bash League
Farooqi first played in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder in 2022. He played four matches but was dropped from the team due to off-field issues, leading to his contract being ended. In the 2024-2025 season, Farooqi returned to Sydney Thunder, hoping for a better run.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Details
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2022
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Sydney Thunder
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4
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Dropped after four matches due to issues and contract termination.
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2024-2025
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Sydney Thunder
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-
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Returned to the team, aiming for a stronger performance this season.
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International T20 League
Farooqi made his debut in the International T20 League (ILT20) in 2023 with MI Emirates. He played an important role in helping MI Emirates win the title that season, taking 17 wickets in 8 matches. He will continue to play for the same team in the 2024-2025 season.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Details
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2023
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MI Emirates
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8
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Played a key role in the title win with 17 wickets.
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2024-2025
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MI Emirates
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-
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Returning to MI Emirates, hoping for another successful season.
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Global T20 League Canada
In 2019, Farooqi joined Toronto Nationals for the Global T20 League Canada. Later, he played for Vancouver Knights in 2021. After a break due to the pandemic, Farooqi joined Montreal Tigers for the 2023-2024 season.
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Year
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Team
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Details
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2019
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Toronto Nationals
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Played for Toronto Nationals as a key bowler.
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2021
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Vancouver Knights
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Played for Vancouver Knights, contributing effectively.
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2023-2024
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Montreal Tigers
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Currently playing for Montreal Tigers.
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Bangladesh Premier League
Farooqi debuted in the Bangladesh Premier League in 2022 for Minister Dhaka. He played for Comilla Victorians in 2023. Now, he plays for Dhaka Dominators in the 2024-2025 season.
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Year
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Team
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Details
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2022
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Minister Dhaka
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Debuted in the Bangladesh Premier League with Minister Dhaka.
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2023
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Comilla Victorians
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Played for Comilla Victorians, contributing well with the ball.
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2024-2025
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Dhaka Dominators
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Playing for Dhaka Dominators in the current season.
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Lanka Premier League
Farooqi joined Colombo Stars in the Lanka Premier League in 2022. He played for them in the third season of the tournament.
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Year
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Team
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Details
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2022
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Colombo Stars
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Played in the third season of the Lanka Premier League.
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Pakistan Super League
Farooqi played for Islamabad United in the 2023 Pakistan Super League. He took part in key matches, such as victories over Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.
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Year
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Team
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Details
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2023
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Islamabad United
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Played important matches, including victories over Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.
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T20 Blast
Farooqi joined Nottinghamshire for the 2024 English T20 Blast season. He made his debut on July 5, 2024, and participated in six matches during the season.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Details
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2024
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Nottinghamshire
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6
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Debuted in the T20 Blast tournament on July 5, 2024.
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Afghanistan Premier League
Farooqi played for Nangarhar in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League in 2018, representing his country in the competition.
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Year
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Team
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Details
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2018
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Nangarhar
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Played for Nangarhar in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League.
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Shpageeza Cricket League
Farooqi made his debut in the Shpageeza Cricket League in 2019 for Boost Defenders. In 2024, he played for Amo Sharks, taking 5 wickets for just 18 runs in a match against Bande-Amir Dragons.
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Team
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Details
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2019
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Boost Defenders
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Debuted in the Shpageeza Cricket League for Boost Defenders.
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2024
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Amo Sharks
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Played a key role, taking 5 wickets for 18 runs against Bande-Amir Dragons.
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Domestic career
Fazalhaq Farooqi started playing domestic cricket in the Ahmed Shah Abdali Tournament. His first-class debut was for Amo Region against Boost Region on 13 November 2017. He took one wicket for 116 runs in 27 overs. So far, he has played 12 matches in first-class cricket and has taken 22 wickets in 21 innings.
His List A career began in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional ODI Tournament on 10 July 2018. He played for Amo Region against Kabul Region and conceded 49 runs in 9.5 overs without taking a wicket. In total, he has played 38 List A matches and has taken 50 wickets with an economy rate of 5.85.
He played his first T20 match on 14 October 2019 for Boost Defenders in the Shpageeza Cricket League against Band-e-Amir Dragons. He bowled two overs, conceded 22 runs, and did not take any wickets.
Records and achievements
Fazalhaq Farooqi has set several records in international cricket, showing his skills in major tournaments. His performances have included key wickets and match-winning spells.
- 2024 – Took the highest number of wickets at the ICC T20 World Cup. He claimed 17 wickets, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker along with Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
- 2023 – Picked up 12 wickets in six matches at the ODI World Cup against Bangladesh and Pakistan.
- 2023 – Achieved his best bowling figures in an ODI inning, taking 4/34 against Sri Lanka in Pune.
- 2023 – Registered his best match figures in ODIs with 7/50 against Sri Lanka in the same tournament.
- ODIs vs Sri Lanka – Has taken 10 wickets in eight matches against this team.
Personal life
Fazalhaq Farooqi is known for his cricket career, but some details about his personal life are also available. He keeps many things private, but some facts are known about his family, wealth, and lifestyle.
Family
Farooqi has a brother named Abdul Haq Farooqi. He is not married. There is little public information about his family.
Finance
As of 2024, his net worth is about $1 million. His income comes from cricket contracts, league matches, and sponsorships.
Cars and House
Farooqi has an interest in luxury cars. His collection includes a Lamborghini Huracan, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and a BMW i8.
He owns a large house in Kabul. The house has modern facilities and a big lawn.
Scandals
Farooqi was fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He and three other players were penalized 10% of their match fee for breaking the PCB code of conduct in a game between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
Fans
There are no known incidents related to his fans. He has 380,000 followers on Instagram.
