# Muhammad Musa

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Pakistani cricketer

For other people with similar names, see [Mohammad Musa (disambiguation)](/source/Mohammad_Musa_(disambiguation)).

Muhammad Musa Personal information Full name Muhammad Musa Khan Born (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 (age 25) Islamabad, Pakistan Nickname Raftaar[1] Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) Batting Right handed Bowling Right-arm fast-medium Role Bowler International information National side Pakistan (2019–2020) Only Test (cap 238) 29 November 2019 v Australia ODI debut (cap 227) 1 November 2020 v Zimbabwe Last ODI 3 November 2020 v Zimbabwe T20I debut (cap 84) 8 November 2019 v Australia Last T20I 10 November 2020 v Zimbabwe Domestic team information Years Team 2018 Islamabad United 2019–present Northern 2019–present Chattogram Challengers Career statistics Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 1 2 2 30 Runs scored 16 9 – 219 Batting average – – – 9.52 100s/50s 0/0 0/0 – 0/0 Top score 12* 9* – 27* Balls bowled 120 97 47 4,194 Wickets 0 2 0 98 Bowling average – 50.50 – 27.25 5 wickets in innings – 0 – 6 10 wickets in match – 0 – 2 Best bowling – 2/21 – 7/28 Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/– 0/– 8/– Source: Cricinfo, 5 January 2024

**Muhammad Musa Khan** ([Khowar](/source/Khowar_language): محمد موسی خان, [Urdu](/source/Urdu_language): محمد موسی خان; born 28 August 2000) is a Pakistani [cricketer](/source/Cricket). He made his international debut for the [Pakistan cricket team](/source/Pakistan_national_cricket_team) against Australia in November 2019.[2]

## Early career

Musa was born in [Islamabad](/source/Islamabad). His family is originally from [Chitral](/source/Chitral).[3]

He started his cricketing journey at the age of 16 in 2016 when he joined the Islamabad Gymkhana Cricket Club, before playing at Under-19 level. After performing in Regional U19s he would eventually play for the [National U19](/source/Pakistan_national_under-19_cricket_team) squad in the [2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup](/source/2017_ACC_Under-19_Asia_Cup) in November 2017 and, later, in the [2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup](/source/2018_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup) in January and February 2018.[4]

## Domestic career

He made his [List A](/source/List_A_cricket) debut for [Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited](/source/Sui_Northern_Gas_Pipelines_Limited_cricket_team) in the [2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Quaid-e-Azam_One_Day_Cup) on 16 October 2018.[5] Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the [2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup](/source/2018_Under-19_Cricket_World_Cup).[6] He made his [first-class](/source/First-class_cricket) debut for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in the [2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Quaid-e-Azam_Trophy) on 7 November 2018.[7]

He made his [Twenty20](/source/Twenty20) debut for [Islamabad United](/source/Islamabad_United) in the [2019 Pakistan Super League](/source/2019_Pakistan_Super_League) on 22 February 2019.[8] During the tournament, the "tall, broad-shouldered young man with green eyes and an eye-catching hairstyle" was noted for his pace (in the high 140s) but a lack of accuracy.[9]

Playing for [Islamabad](/source/Islamabad_cricket_team) in the [2024–25 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Quaid-e-Azam_Trophy), he took 38 wickets in five matches at an average of 9.82, and was named bowler of the tournament.[10][11] In the match against [Hyderabad](/source/Hyderabad_cricket_team_(Pakistan)) he took 5 for 32 and 7 for 28.[12]

## International career

In December 2018, he was named in Pakistan's team for the [2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup](/source/2018_ACC_Emerging_Teams_Asia_Cup).[13] In October 2019, he was named in Pakistan's [Test](/source/Test_cricket) and [Twenty20 International](/source/Twenty20_International) (T20I) squads for their series [against Australia](/source/Pakistani_cricket_team_in_Australia_in_2019%E2%80%9320).[14][15] He made his T20I debut for Pakistan, against [Australia](/source/Australia_national_cricket_team), on 8 November 2019.[16] He made his Test debut for Pakistan, also against Australia, on 29 November 2019.[17]

In June 2020, he was named as one of four reserve players for Pakistan's [tour to England](/source/Pakistani_cricket_team_in_England_in_2020) during the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[18] In October 2020, he was named in a 22-man squad of "probables" for Pakistan's home series [against Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwean_cricket_team_in_Pakistan_in_2020%E2%80%9321).[19][20] On 29 October 2020, he was named in Pakistan's [One Day International](/source/One_Day_International) (ODI) squad for the first match against Zimbabwe.[21] He made his ODI debut for Pakistan, against [Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwe_national_cricket_team), on 1 November 2020.[22]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Keep calm and celebrate like a #Prince – The story behind Islamabad United nicknames"](https://www.geo.tv/latest/227785-keep-calm-and-celebrate-like-a-prince-the-story-behind-islamabad-united-nicknames). *www.geo.tv*. Retrieved 3 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Bio_2-0)** ["Muhammad Musa"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1072472.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 16 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Khan, Hamza (13 February 2018). ["Meet the future star of Pakistan cricket from Chitral"](http://www.brecorder.com/news/398815). *Brecorder*. Retrieved 1 May 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Khan, Hamza (13 February 2018). ["Meet the future star of Pakistan cricket from Chitral"](https://www.brecorder.com/news/398815/meet-the-future-star-of-pakistan-cricket-from-chitral). *[Business Recorder](/source/Business_Recorder)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-LA_5-0)** ["Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup at Faisalabad, Oct 16 2018"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1155935.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 16 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-U19_6-0)** ["Hasan Khan to lead Pakistan Under-19s at World Cup"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21675170/hasan-khan-lead-pakistan-19s-world-cup). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 5 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FC_7-0)** ["Super Eight, Group 1, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Karachi, Nov 7-10 2018"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1155878.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 20 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-T20_8-0)** ["11th Match (N), Pakistan Super League at Sharjah, Feb 22 2019"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1168830.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 22 February 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [""Will they don the Pakistan colours soon?""](http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26296223/will-don-pakistan-colours-soon). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 19 March 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Bowling in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024/25"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/averages-reports.php?action=bowling_averages&tournament_id=1392). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 6 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Sialkot clinch thrilling one-wicket win to bag Quaid Trophy title"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/sialkot-clinch-thrilling-one-wicket-win-to-bag-quaid-trophy-title.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 6 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Hyderabad R vs Islamabad, Pool A at Islamabad, QEA Trophy, Nov 13 2024"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/quaid-e-azam-trophy-2024-25-1457166/hyderabad-region-vs-islamabad-region-pool-a-1457194/full-scorecard). *Cricinfo*. Retrieved 6 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Pakistan squad announced for Emerging Asia Cup 2018 to Co-Host by Pakistan and Sri Lanka"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-announced-for-emerging-asia-cup-2018-to-co-host-by-pakistan-and-sri-lanka.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 3 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Fresh look to Test and T20I sides as Pakistan begin life after Sarfaraz Ahmed"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27893539/fresh-look-test-t20i-sides-pakistan-begin-life-sarfaraz-ahmed). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Pakistan names exciting young fast bowling stars Musa and Naseem for Australia Tests"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-names-exiting-young-fast-bowling-stars-musa-and-naseem-for-australia-tests.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["3rd T20I (D/N), Pakistan tour of Australia at Perth, Nov 8 2019"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1183529.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 8 November 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["2nd Test (D/N), ICC World Test Championship at Adelaide, Nov 29 - Dec 3 2019"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1183531.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Haider Ali the new face as Pakistan name 29-man squad for England Tests and T20Is"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29300707/haider-ali-new-face-pakistan-name-29-man-touring-party-england). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 12 June 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Abdullah Shafiq in Pakistan probables for Zimbabwe series"](https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/abdullah-shafiq-in-pakistan-probables-for-zimbabwe-series.html). *Pakistan Cricket Board*. Retrieved 19 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Amir dropped, Uncapped Shafique in Pakistan squad for Zimbabwe series"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30145879/zimbabwe-tour-pakistan-2020-21-uncapped-abdullah-shafique-pakistan-limited-overs-squad-zimbabwe-series). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 19 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Haider Ali, Abdullah Shafiq cut from squad for Friday's 1st ODI against Zimbabwe"](https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/6945-pak-vs-zim-haider-ali-abdullah-shafiq-cut-from-squad-for-1st-odi). *Geo Super*. Retrieved 29 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["2nd ODI (D/N), Rawalpindi, Nov 1 2020, Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1233462.html). *ESPN Cricinfo*. Retrieved 1 November 2020.

## External links

- [Muhammad Musa](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1072472.html) at [Cricinfo](/source/Cricinfo)

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