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Who is Mohammad Ishaq? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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One of Afghanistan's most exciting young talents, Mohammad Ishaq, is a talented right-handed wicketkeeper batsman. He is a dynamic young cricketer with a combination of aggressive batting and reliable wicketkeeping, known for his versatility, mental composure, and athleticism. Despite being young, Ishaq has shown cricketing intelligence, reading bowlers well and adapting his approach accordingly. As of now, he will be a valuable asset for Afghanistan, especially in T20 and ODI cricket.

The skilful wicketkeeper represented Afghanistan in the 2020 and 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, showcasing his talent on the international youth stage.

Mohammad Ishaq Biography

The 20-year-old professional cricketer, Mohammad Ishaq, was born on 1 February 2005 in Nangahar, Afghanistan. In April 2018, the young wicketkeeper made his first-class debut for Speenghar Tigers in the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament, a domestic tournament in Afghanistan. His inclusion in the national squad for major tournaments like the T20 World Cup reflects his potential and the confidence the team has in his abilities.

As he gains more experience, Ishaq is expected to become a key player for Afghanistan in the coming years. Since 2023, he has shifted to Boost Defenders from Speenghar Tigers in the domestic circuit of Afghanistan.

Full Name

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Date of Birth

1 February 2005

Age

20 years old as of 2025

Nationality

Afghanistani

Birth Place

Nangahar, Afghanistan

Current Teams

Afghanistan, Boost Defenders

Role

Wicketkeeper Batsman

Batting Style

Right-handed

Debut

T20I: February 2024 vs Sri Lanka

Jersey Number

27

Net Worth

Not Known

Relationaship Status

Not Known

Mohammad Ishaq Religion & Caste

As per the reports and sources, Afghanistani cricketer Mohammad Ishaq practices and follows Islam as his religion. His family name “Shirzad” corresponds with the Shirzad sub-tribe of the Khogyani Karlan Pashtun tribe, predominantly located in Sherzad District of Nangarhar Province. Ishaq is often seen celebrating Muslim and Islamic festivals like Eid and Ramadan with his teammates and family members.

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Mohammad Ishaq Family

Mohammad Ishaq comes from a modest family that supported him through early cricket challenges despite limited infrastructure in Afghanistan. As per the reports, the details and information of Mohammad Ishaq's family are not available in the public domain.

The young cricketer has kept his family details private by not posting or sharing anything related to them on his social media or anywhere.

Mohammad Ishaq Father

As of now, there is not much information available about the Mohammad Ishaq family in the public domain. His father's name, occupation. and details are not known to the public. Ishaq has kept his personal life private.

Mohammad Ishaq Mother

As per the reports, there is no information about Mohammad Ishaq's mother on public domains, social platforms or media interviews. He has maintained privacy when it comes to his mother’s identity or background.

Mohammad Ishaq Brother

According to the reports and sources, there is no confirmed information about Mohammad Ishaq's brother or any sibling in the public. He has not mentioned or posted anything regarding a brother on social media platforms.

Mohammad Ishaq Sister

Similar to brother, Mohammad Ishaq's sister's details are also not available to the public. The young wicketkeeper prefers keeping his family life away from the spotlight and attention.

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Mohammad Ishaq Instagram

The young Afghanistani cricketer, Mohammad Ishaq Instagram account that goes by the username @mohammadishaq63. He loves to post about his tours and tournaments while interacting with his fans on social media. Mohammad Ishaq has around 32.6k followers on his Instagram account. The account comprises photos from his matches, practice sessions, winning moments, and vacations.

Mohammad Ishaq Twitter

The young cricketer does not have any X (formerly Twitter) account to his name. Ishaq only uses Instagram as a social media platform to share his moments and interact with people all around the world.

Mohammad Ishaq Facebook

Mohammad Ishaq does not have any Facebook account. If there is any update about his Facebook account, we will update you.

Mohammad Ishaq Jersey Number

Since his debut for the Under-19 Afghanistan Cricket Team in 2019, Mohammad Ishaq has worn the jersey number 27 on his back. There are no specific reasons behind this number, as he hasn’t shared any details yet. The young cricketer has carried this number all throughout his career and in every form of cricket.

Mohammad Ishaq Relationships

Mohammad Ishaq has not made any official announcements about being in a relationship or dating someone and has kept his relationship status mostly private. The 20-year-old is fully focused on his cricketing career and wants to achieve great things for the national side. If we get any information regarding this, we will update it as soon as possible.

Mohammad Ishaq Girlfriend

As of now, there is no confirmed report about Mohammad Ishaq girlfriend. He has neither given something in an interview nor posted anything about his partner anywhere. The wicketkeeper has always maintained a low profile regarding his family and relationships.

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Mohammad Ishaq Net Worth & Salary

As per the reports and sources, there is no estimated value of Mohammad Ishaq net worth as of 2025. The dynamic batter has been a part of Afghanistan's T20I setup since the previous year. His ability to play fearless cricket, adapt to different situations, and handle pressure makes him a valuable prospect. Technically sound yet aggressive, he can play both anchor and finisher roles, while his quick reflexes and safe hands make him a reliable wicketkeeper.

If he hones his consistency, strike rotation, and fitness, there is strong potential for him to evolve into a world-class wicketkeeper-batter, attracting lucrative offers from T20 leagues all around the globe.

Net Worth

N/A

ACB Contract

Not Disclosed

Match Fees

Not Disclosed

Other Income

Includes domestic match fees, endorsements, and sponsorships

Assets

Not Known

Mohammad Ishaq Career

Mohammad Ishaq (image credits: official X account of Afghanistan Cricket Board| x/@ACBofficials)
Mohammad Ishaq (image credits: official X account of Afghanistan Cricket Board| x/@ACBofficials)

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Ishaq stands out as one of Afghanistan’s brightest emerging talents, showing a rare combination of fearless batting, sharp wicketkeeping, and mental composure at a young age. His performances in youth tournaments like the U-19 World Cups, combined with a promising T20I debut against Sri Lanka, demonstrate that he can handle pressure and contribute in clutch situations. He has the potential to be one of the best wicketkeepers in the world.

International Career

Mohammad Ishaq was an integral part of Afghanistan's under-19 squads that played in the 2020 and 2022 U-19 Cricket World Cup. On February 21, 2024, he made his T20I debut in Dambulla against Sri Lanka, scoring a crucial 16 runs from 8 balls and powering the total score to 209 in the victory by 3 runs. In 2024, he was also selected for the 2024 T20I World Cup but wasn't given any chance.

Format

Matches

Inns

NO

Runs

HS

Avg

BF

SR

50s

100s

4s

6s

CT

T20I

5

5

1

76

32

19.00

58

131.03

0

0

10

1

2

Domestic Career

Afghanistani cricketer Mohammad Ishaq hasn't been a part of any other global league in the world. As of now, he has only played in domestic first-class and List-A matches in Afghanistan. Ishaq made his first-class cricket debut for Speenghar Tigers in the 2018 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament on 15 April 2018, followed by his List A cricket debut on 25 July 2018. He hasn't had any opportunity to play any franchise cricket, including Indian Premier League.

Format

Matches

Inns

NO

Runs

HS

AVG

BF

SR

50s

100s

4s

6s

CT

First Class

16

31

5

654

96

25.15

1259

51.94

4

0

75

5

31

List A

27

24

7

676

99*

39.76

670

100.89

5

0

48

27

16

T20s

25

43

12

677

65

21.83

523

129.44

1

o

49

33

18

Mohammad Ishaq Achievements & Awards

Mohammad Ishaq career has just begun as one of Afghanistan’s most exciting cricketing prospects. His style and skill set draw comparisons to world-class wicketkeeper-batters like Mohammad Rizwan and Quinton de Kock, showcasing that if nurtured properly, Ishaq could become a long-term asset capable of influencing matches at the highest level of Afghanistani cricket.

Year

Achievement

2020

U-19 World Cup

2022

U-19 World Cup

2024

T20I Debut, T20 WC Squad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mohammad Ishaq?

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Mohammad Ishaq is a right-handed wicketkeeper batsman from Afghanistan.

What is Mohammad Ishaq’s age and birthday?

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Mohammad Ishaq was born on 1 February 2005 and is 20 years old as of 2025.

What is Mohammad Ishaq’s height?

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There is no information available about Mohammad Ishaq’s height.

Who is Mohammad Ishaq’s girlfriend?

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There is no information in the public domain about Mohammad Ishaq’s girlfriend.

How many centuries has Mohammad Ishaq scored?

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Mohammad Ishaq has not scored any century as of now.

What is Mohammad Ishaq’s net worth and salary?

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There is no estimated value about Mohammad Ishaq’s net worth and salary.

What is Mohammad Ishaq’s jersey number?

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Mohammad Ishaq wears the jersey number 27.

What are Mohammad Ishaq’s career achievements?

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Mohammas Ishaq has played in 2 U-19 World Cups in 2020 and 2022 and got his T20 World Cup callup in 2024.

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