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Who Is Armaan Jaffer? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Armaan Jaffer might be just a domestic player, but he is quite famous, primarily for being the nephew of the domestic legend and former Test opener Wasim Jaffer. However, the major uproar around him in the past few days has been regarding his bold decision to leave the Mumbai team for Pondicherry CA. This decision comes after an incredible season with the bat, where from only 15 first-class matches he played for Mumbai, he amassed 769 runs, which includes three centuries.

Armaan’s aim is to play for India someday, and to achieve this, he needs to play as many games as possible. The main problem with this plan was that he wasn’t getting enough chances in the Mumbai team; hence, the decision to play for the Pondicherry CA in the next domestic season.

Anyhow, his one move has created a lot of buzz around his name, instilling curiosity among cricket analysts and fans - just who is this young lad? What are his achievements and records? Here, we’ll try to give you the entire details surrounding his personal and professional life.

Armaan Jaffer Biography

Armaan Jaffer may carry a big name tag with him, but he has reached where he is now solely on his talent. Born on October 25, 1998, he showed signs of brilliance from a very young age. He broke Sarfaraz Khan’s record (439 runs) for the highest individual score in Indian school cricket in 2010, when he smashed 498 runs for Rizvi Springfield School in the under-14 Giles Shield tournament. From there onwards, it was only going upwards and forward. In 2016, he was picked for the U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh and later for the Mumbai U-23 team, following a strong performance in the tournament. That same year also saw Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) snag him in the auction for INR 10 lakh.

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Full NameArmaan Kalim Jaffer
Date of BirthOctober 25, 1998
Age26 years (as of June 2025)
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceSangli, Maharashtra, India
HeightNot publicly disclosed
Current Team(s)Pondicherry (from 2025–26 season), previously Mumbai
RoleTop-order batsman; occasionally bowls right-arm off-spin
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
DebutFirst-class debut: 6 October 2016 (Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy)
Jersey No.Not publicly disclosed
Net WorthEarned INR 2,000,000 during IPL tenure with Kings XI Punjab (2016–2017)
Relationship StatusMarried

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Armaan Jaffer Religion & Caste

Arman Jaffer is identified as a Muslim and was one of the five Muslim players who represented India in the 2016 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup held in Bangladesh. Although his religion is confirmed as Islam, his caste isn’t publicly disclosed.

Armaan Jaffer Family

Armaan Jaffer Family
Armaan Jaffer with Father Kalim Jaffer (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Armaan Jaffer/@armaanjaffer7)

Armaan Jaffer comes from a pretty well-known family in Mumbai, obviously, due to his uncle Wasim Jaffer’s legendary feats for Mumbai and Vidarbha’s domestic teams, and as the Test opener for the Indian national team. Moreover, his father, too, is a respected figure in the Mumbai cricket circuit.

Armaan Jaffer Father

Armaan Jaffer father, Kalim Jaffer, is a respected coach in the Mumbai cricket circles. Armaan's cricket journey has benefited greatly from Kalim's role as both his father and coach. Wasim Jaffer, the former India cricketer, was also coached by him.

Armaan Jaffer Mother

Not much is known about his mother, including her name, but it’s confirmed that she’s a homemaker who has been very supportive throughout his cricket career.

Armaan Jaffer Brother

Armaan Jaffer doesn't have a brother as his parents have only two children - Armaan Jaffer and his sister, Fatima Jaffer. There's no evidence on any official site suggesting otherwise.

Armaan Jaffer Sister

Armaan Jaffer has a younger sister named Fatima Jaffer. She, like his brother and uncle, is also a cricketer. She is an all-rounder in cricket, bowling with left-arm spin and right-arm medium pace. She was a member of the Mumbai Indians in the WPL and has played junior cricket for both Mumbai and India A. Her father, Kalim Jaffer, supported her in playing cricket despite the family's early opposition to her participating in an outdoor activity.

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Armaan Jaffer Instagram

Armaan Jaffer has an Instagram account under the user handle “armaanjaffer7” where he posts his pictures and gives updates about his personal and professional life. He has over 33.4k followers on Instagram, which is a big number.

Armaan Jaffer Twitter

The youngster doesn’t have an account on X (formerly known as Twitter). Even if he does have an account, it’s not publicly disclosed.

Armaan Jaffer Jersey Number

Armaan Jaffer's jersey number has not yet been made public. He was a member of the team throughout his time with Kings XI Punjab in the 2016 and 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons, although he did not play in any games, and his jersey number was not formally displayed. Similar to this, players in domestic cricket competitions like the Ranji Trophy usually don't have assigned jersey numbers.

Armaan Jaffer’s Relationships

Armaan Jaffer has always maintained a distance between his personal and professional life, where he has been rather hush-hush about his private life. He has never spoken about his romantic relationships publicly, so very little information is available on his dating life. The only thing known from his Instagram handle is that he has recently tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend.

Armaan Jaffer Wife

Arman Jaffer is married to his long-term girlfriend, Ifsha Shaikh, who is an event manager as mentioned in her Instagram bio. They both tied the knot in April this year and have known each other for several years now. Nothing else is known about her as there’s no mention of her from Armaan on any public platform, except for their wedding photos on Instagram.

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Armaan Jaffer Net Worth & Salary

Armaan Jaffer's IPL contracts are the main source of his estimated ₹2 million net worth as of June 2025. Information on endorsements and other revenue streams is not accessible to the general public. The aforementioned numbers might not include extra revenue from domestic cricket or other sources because they are based on data that is currently available from IPL auctions.

DetailInformation
IPL Salary (2016)₹10,00,000 (with Kings XI Punjab)
IPL Salary (2017)₹10,00,000 (with Punjab Kings)
Total IPL Income₹20,00,000
Net WorthSpecific total net worth is not available; primarily based on IPL earnings and domestic cricket
Brand EndorsementsNo specific brand endorsement deals explicitly mentioned
Domestic Cricket₹40,000 per day based on his experience in first-class cricket

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Armaan Jaffer Career

Armaan Jaffer
Armaan Jaffer (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Armaan Jaffer/@armaanjaffer7)

Armaan Jaffer has had an interesting domestic career, though he hasn’t been given enough chances in the Mumbai team lately, which has led him to change ships to Pondicherry CA. In the last outing he had for Mumbai, he amassed 769 runs, which included three centuries from just 15 matches. Let’s take a look at his career statistics.

Armaan Jaffer made his first-class debut on 6 October 2016, in the Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy match. His List A debut happened on 14 November 2019, in the U-23 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 held in Nepal. Furthermore, he debuted in T20s on 2 February 2017, in the Inter-State Twenty-20 Tournament 2016–17. Armaan Jaffer IPL experience is none as the youngster is yet to play in the league.

Armaan Jaffer Domestic Career

Here are Armaan Jaffer's career stats that prove his worth in the domestic scene. He isn't a regular in domestic cricket. The right-hander has played 15 first-class and List A games alongside the lone T20 match. His average in List A cricket is impressive, but Mumbai's strong domestic talent means that he has to work hard for a place in the team.

FormatMatchesInningsRunsHighest ScoreBatting AverageStrike Rate100s50s4s6sCatches
First-Class152876912729.5748.303190921
List A151554610542.0082.851251114
T2011272727.00168.7500412

Armaan Jaffer Achievements & Awards

Armaan Jaffer has established himself as a promising talent in Indian cricket thanks to his early heroics, particularly his record-breaking innings in school cricket and his steady results in youth tournaments. He has played in several domestic tournaments right from an early age and benefited from playing in strong Mumbai circles.

YearAchievement / AwardDetails
2010Record-Breaking 498 Runs in School CricketAt age 13, he scored 498 runs off 490 balls for Rizvi Springfield School in the Giles Shield tournament, setting a national record for the highest individual score in Indian school cricket.
2013Highest Score in Harris Shield TournamentScored 437 runs in a Harris Shield match, surpassing the previous record held by Sarfaraz Khan.
2015Three Consecutive Double Centuries in Cooch Behar TrophyAchieved scores of 224, 223, and an unbeaten 218 in consecutive matches, amassing 895 runs in 5 matches at an average of 223.75.
2012–13M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for Best Under-16 CricketerAwarded by the BCCI for outstanding performance in the Under-16 category.
2016Selection in India Under-19 World Cup SquadRepresented India in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in Bangladesh.
2016IPL Contract with Kings XI PunjabSigned by Kings XI Punjab for ₹1,000,000 during the IPL 2016 season.

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FAQs

Who is Armaan Jaffer?

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Armaan Jaffer is an Indian cricketer who is popular in the domestic circuit for his extraordinary batting skills. Furthermore, he’s the nephew of the famous domestic cricketer and Indian Test opener Wasim Jaffer.

Who is Armaan Jaffer’s wife?

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Armaan Jaffer is married to his long-time girlfriend Ifsha Shaikh, who is an event manager, according to her Instagram handle.

How many centuries has Armaan Jaffer scored? 

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Armaan Jaffer total century count is 4 - 3 in First class and 1 in List A cricket.

What is Armaan Jaffer’s net worth and salary?

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His specific total net worth is not available anywhere, but his total IPL earnings was INR 20 lakh from 2016 and 2017 edition of the tournament. His salary info is also unavailable as his domestic contract details are not publicly disclosed.

What is Armaan Jaffer’s jersey number?

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Unfortunately, Armaan Jaffer’s jersey number isn’t known as it has never been officially displayed anywhere.

What are Armaan Jaffer’s career achievements?

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Armaan Jaffer batting records, especially in his formative years, are his biggest achievements. At age 13, he scored 498 runs off 490 balls for Rizvi Springfield School in the Giles Shield tournament, setting a national record for the highest individual score in Indian school cricket. Furthermore, he received the M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for Best Under-16 Cricketer by the BCCI for outstanding performance in the Under-16 category. 

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