# Adnan Akmal

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Pakistani cricketer

Adnan Akmal Personal information Full name Adnan Akmal Born (1985-03-13) 13 March 1985 (age 41) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm medium Role Wicket-keeper Relations Kamran Akmal (brother) Umar Akmal (brother) Babar Azam (cousin) Safeer Azam(cousin) International information National side Pakistan (2010–2013) Test debut (cap 203) 12 November 2010 v South Africa Last Test 23 October 2013 v South Africa ODI debut (cap 186) 8 September 2011 v Zimbabwe Last ODI 21 February 2012 v England 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 2005–present Lahore Eagles 2019–present Southern Punjab Career statistics Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 21 5 170 101 Runs scored 591 62 6,519 1,629 Batting average 24.62 20.66 29.10 23.60 100s/50s 0/3 0/0 9/34 0/6 Top score 64 27 149* 85* Catches/stumpings 66/11 3/0 546/32 112/33 Source: ESPNcricinfo, 14 March 2021

**Adnan Akmal** ([Urdu](/source/Urdu_language): عدنان اکمل; born 13 March 1985) is a Pakistani former [cricketer](/source/Cricketer). He is a right-handed [batsman](/source/Batsman) and [wicket-keeper](/source/Wicket-keeper) who plays for [Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd Cricket Team](/source/Zarai_Taraqiati_Bank_Ltd_Cricket_Team) and has represented his country at U-17 level. He was called up for [Pakistan's](/source/Pakistan_national_cricket_team) [tour against South Africa in the UAE](/source/Pakistani_cricket_team_vs_South_Africa_in_UAE_2010%E2%80%9311), as a replacement for the first-choice keeper, [Zulqarnain Haider](/source/Zulqarnain_Haider_(cricketer)).

## Personal life

Adnan Akmal was born in [Lahore](/source/Lahore). His brothers, [Kamran Akmal](/source/Kamran_Akmal) and [Umar Akmal](/source/Umar_Akmal), both had central contracts with the [Pakistan Cricket Board](/source/Pakistan_Cricket_Board), and were regular fixtures in the national team.

## Domestic career

Adnan made his first-class debut for [Zarai Traqiata Bank Limited](/source/Zarai_Taraqiati_Bank_Limited_cricket_team) against [Karachi Port Trust](/source/Karachi_Port_Trust_cricket_team) at Peshawar on 15 December 2003.[1]

In April 2018, he was named in [Sindh](/source/Sindh_cricket_team)'s squad for the [2018 Pakistan Cup](/source/2018_Pakistan_Cup).[2][3] In March 2019, he was named in [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](/source/Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa_cricket_team)'s squad for the [2019 Pakistan Cup](/source/2019_Pakistan_Cup).[4][5]

In September 2019, he represented [Southern Punjab](/source/Southern_Punjab_cricket_team_(Pakistan)) in the [2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Quaid-e-Azam_Trophy) tournament.[6][7] In January 2021, he was a part of Balochistan's squad for the [2020–21 Pakistan Cup](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Pakistan_Cup).[8][9]

## International career

Adnan was added to [Pakistan's Test](/source/Pakistan_Cricket_Team) squad in replacement of [Zulqarnain Haider](/source/Zulqarnain_Haider_(cricketer)), who announced his retirement from the international cricket after allegedly receiving threats from bookies. He made his [Test](/source/Test_cricket) debut against [South Africa](/source/South_Africa_national_cricket_team) on 12 November 2010. He was [Pakistan A](/source/Pakistan_A_cricket_team)'s wicket keeper.[10]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["KPT vs ZTBL, Patrons Trophy 2003/04, Pool B at Peshawar, December 15 - 18, 2003 - Full Scorecard"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240227003440/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/patrons-trophy-2003-04-125900/karachi-port-trust-vs-agriculture-development-bank-of-pakistan-pool-b-415766/full-scorecard). *ESPNcricinfo*. Archived from [the original](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/patrons-trophy-2003-04-125900/karachi-port-trust-vs-agriculture-development-bank-of-pakistan-pool-b-415766/full-scorecard) on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-squads1_2-0)** ["Pakistan Cup one-day tournament to begin in Faisalabad next week"](https://www.geo.tv/latest/191967-pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-to-begin-in-faisalabad). *Geo TV*. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-squads2_3-0)** ["Pakistan Cup Cricket from 25th"](https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/306831-pakistan-cup-cricket-from-25th). *The News International*. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Federal Areas aim to complete hat-trick of Pakistan Cup titles"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/federal-areas-aim-to-complete-hat-trick-of-pakistan-cup-titles.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 25 March 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Pakistan Cup one-day cricket from April 2"](https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/447913-pakistan-cup-one-day-cricket-from-april-2). *The International News*. Retrieved 25 March 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["PCB announces squads for 2019-20 domestic season"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190903183721/https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-announces-squads-for-2019-20-domestic-season.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Archived from [the original](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-announces-squads-for-2019-20-domestic-season.html) on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam to take charge of Pakistan domestic teams"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27527401/sarfaraz-ahmed-babar-azam-take-charge-pakistan-domestic-sides). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 4 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament promises action-packed cricket"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-promises-action-packed-cricket.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 7 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament: Fixtures Schedule, Teams, Player Squads – All you need to Know"](https://www.cricketworld.com/pakistan-cup-one-day-tournament-fixtures-schedule-teams-player-squads-all-you-need-to-know/68040.htm). *Cricket World*. Retrieved 7 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Adnan Akmal made his place in Test squad"](http://www.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/486197.html). *[ESPNcricinfo](/source/ESPNcricinfo)*. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2021.

## External links

- [Adnan Akmal](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/39038.html) at [Cricinfo](/source/Cricinfo)

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