Shabnam Shakil MD is an Indian cricketer, who rose to fame after being inducted into the ICC T20 Under 19 World Cup Indian squad that won the inaugural ICC Under 19 T20 World Cup in 2023.
She is among the fastest female pacers across the globe clocking 110 km/hr and is seen as a future replacement for Jhulan Goswami. She was born on 17th June 2007 to Md. Shakil and K Eswaramma in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Her father is a firefighter at INS Kalinga, whereas her Mother works in Indian Navy.
She has one sister Shahjahan Begum, who is also an aspiring cricketer following in the footsteps of Shabnam. She grew up watching cricket on TV and developed an interest in fast bowling that she inherited from her father, who was also a pacer in club cricket.
Shabnam MD Career
At the age of 8, she was inducted at the NAD academy, Vishakhapatnam, where she was coached by Nagaraju. After practising at NAD academy, she would also train on the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) ground later in the evening under the guidance of Satish Reddy and Krishna Rao.
She made her Under 19 debut for Andhra Pradesh in 2021 and soon started playing zonal matches, where she impressed the selectors with her ability to bowl quick spells clocking 110km/hr speed.
In 2022, she has inducted into the India U-19 women’s squad for India and played 5 T20s against New Zealand.
A few months later she was included in the India B Women Under-19 at the Women’s U19 T20 Quadrangular Series where she marked her arrival after bowling 18 dot balls in 4 overs and bagging 2 wickets as well.
In 2023, she has included in the ICC T20 Under 19 World Cup Indian squad that won the inaugural ICC Under 19 T20 World Cup.
Shabnam MD WPL Auction 2023
Gujarat Titans bought Shabnam for Rs. 40 Lakh at the WPL auction 2023.
Shabnam MD Personal Details:
Full Name- Shabnam MD Shakil
Playing Role- Bowler (Right-hand bat & Right arm medium)
Date of Birth –17 June 2007
Age- 15-year-old
Birthplace- Vishakapatanam, Andhra Pradesh
Eye Color- Black
Zodiac Sign- Gemini
Batting Style- Right-hand Bat
Known for- Being part of the ICC Under 19 World Cup winning team
WPL Franchise- Gujarat Giants
Also Read: WPL 2023 Points Table, Qualification Scenario for Teams
