Who is Rahmanullah Gurbaz? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

Rahamanullah Gurbaz is a rising young talent from Afghanistan who has taken the world by surprise with his quick glove work and explosive batting. He has been a key player for the Afghan team in recent years and has delivered for them in crucial situations, including the ICC events. He became the first Afghan player to hit a century in his debut when he played his maiden ODI series against Ireland in 2021.

In 2023, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 151, his highest-ever ODI score, against Pakistan. Additionally, this score surpasses MS Dhoni's 2005 score of 148 runs at Visakhapatnam, making it the most by a wicket-keeper batter against Pakistan in ODIs. His gloves have already proven that the future of Afghanistan cricket is in safe hands.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Biography

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was born on 28 November 2001, in the Khost province of Afghanistan. He was very good at studies when he was younger, and his father aspired for him to become a doctor. But Gurbaz fell in love with cricket when he saw the respect and admiration the ex-cricketers of the Afghanistan cricket team commanded among the masses when they were visiting his hometown. On that day, he decided that he was going to become a cricketer and gain the same respect and appreciation from the people.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Religion & Caste

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a Muslim, and some sources claim that he belongs to the Sunni Muslim sect. Furthermore, he belongs to the Gurbaz tribe, which is a part of the Pashtun ethnic group.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Family

Rahmanullah Gurbaz comes from a big family where he has seven siblings along with his two parents. Being the second-youngest son, he was loved and pampered by his elder siblings and parents.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Brother

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has seven siblings, all of whom are brothers. One of his elder brothers' names is Afsar Ali Saadat, and his younger brother's name is Masood Gurbaz.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Instagram

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an Instagram account under the handle @rahmanullah.gurbaz, where he has more than 4.5M followers. He regularly posts photos and updates of his personal and professional life on the platform.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Twitter

Rahmanullah Gurbaz also has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account under the handle @RGurbaz_21, where he has around 229k followers. He frequently shares his thoughts and opinions, along with glimpses of his cricket journey, on the platform.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Facebook

Rahmanullah does have a Facebook account under the handle Rahmanullah Gurbaz, where he has 1.2M+ followers. He provides his fans a peek into his personal and professional life through the platform.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Jersey Number

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been known to sport the 21-number jersey for the Afghanistan team across formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). He has also been seen donning the same number jersey in leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he last wore the number for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Net Worth & Salary

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hasn't revealed the details about his net worth. But we can have an idea of his total wealth from the cricket contracts and brand deals he has. His central contract with the Afghanistan Cricket Board is worth around $20,000–$40,000.

His total earnings through international matches are hard to tell, as the numbers vary. Anyhow, his total IPL salary since 2022 is ₹4.5 crore, playing for different teams like the Gujarat Titans and the Kolkata Knight Riders. From endorsements and brand collaborations, he has around $540,000–$740,000. Therefore, the estimated Rahmanullah Gurbaz net worth comes to around $1-2 million.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Career

Rahmanullah Gurbaz first came into the international scene on 14 September 2019 in the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe T20I match at Mirpur. His ODI debut came on 21 January 2021 in the Afghanistan vs Ireland match at Abu Dhabi. There's also just a single Test match in Rahmanullah Gurbaz career, which came on 28 February 2024 vs Ireland at Tolerance.

International Career

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has amassed 1,888 runs from 52 ODI matches at an average of 37.01 with a best score of 151. He also has 8 centuries, 7 fifties, 160 fours, and 67 sixes in the format.

In T20Is, he has 2166 from 84 matches at an average of 25.78 with a top score of 100. He also has 1 century and 11 fifties in the 20-overs format game.

Other Leagues Career

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been a constant feature of IPL since 2022, and he is currently with the KKR squad. He has 363 runs from 19 matches at an average of 21.35 with a high score of 81. He has a brilliant strike rate of 134.94, 2 fifties, 34 fours, 22 sixes, and 17 catches in the tournament. In the ILT20, he has represented the 4-different franchises and has amassed 567 runs from 30 matches at an average of 19.55 with a top score of 81.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Achievements & Awards

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has a plethora of feats and titles under his belt. He was the leading run-scorer (117 runs) in the ACC U‑19 Asia Cup. In 2021, he became the first Afghan to score an ODI century on debut (127) and was named the Player of the Match for his excellent knock. In 2022, he became the fastest Afghan to 1,000 ODI runs (in 19 innings) and the joint‑third fastest to 5 ODI hundreds (19 innings).