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Khurram Manzoor Biography

Khurram Manzoor (born June 10, 1986 in Karachi) is a Pakistani first class cricketer who has also played One Day International cricket for his country. He is a right-hand opening batsman who also bowls off-spin and he made his first class debut in the 2003-04 season before representing Pakistan for the first time in the 5th ODI against Zimbabwe in Sheikhupura in February 2007.

An immensely talented opening batsman, Khurram Manzoor is seen as a long term solution to Pakistan’s opening woes which over time has become a game of musical chairs.

The right hander who made his entry into domestic cricket aged just 16 immediately made waves on his first class debut scoring a fine 73 against Peshawar. His form thereafter was patchy but he turned over a new leaf in 2006-07 and in his next three seasons was averaging close to 54 in first class cricket.

Such batting prowess couldn’t be ignored by selectors who handed him his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in early 2008. Khurram made full use of his opportunity scoring a 50 on debut and followed it up with another half century in the next game. Exactly a year following his ODI debut, he received his Test cap and only in his second Test scored an unbeaten 59 against the Sri Lankans. However a humiliating 3-0 Test loss to Australia in the 2009-10 saw him unceremoniously dumped from the side despite making a fine 77 in the third and final Test of the series.

But following some scintillating performances for Pakistan A on the tour of West Indies, in late 2010, he was once again recalled to Pakistan’s Test side for a two Test tour of New Zealand. Opportunities are bound to follow in future but the onus will now be on the man from Karachi to make full use of them and give the selectors some food for thought.

Fast Facts

He is one of only four Pakistanis to hit consecutive half centuries in their first two ODIs.

In only his first 5 ODIs, he had made three fifties.

His 97 run stand with Younis Khan against Zimbabwe in 2008 is the 2nd highest ODI partnership at the Sheikhupura Stadium in Pakistan.Test

Debut:

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka at National Stadium, Karachi - Feb 21, 2009

Last played:

Pakistan Vs Australia at Bellerive Oval, Hobart - Jan 14, 2010

ODI

Debut:

Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe at Sheikhupura Stadium, Sheikhupura - Feb 02, 2008

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