Abdul Samad is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler. He plays domestic cricket for Jammu & Kashmir. Samad is the third cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to feature in the IPL.
Abdul Samad Personal Life
Abdul was born on 28th October 2001 in Kalakote, Jammu, and Kashmir. His father’s name is Mohammad Farooq, a Physical Education master, and his mother’s name is Farzana Kausar, a homemaker. He has a brother, Tayyub.
Abdul began his cricket journey by playing on the streets in his locality. He used to spend his idle time playing cricket. Initially, his mother was less supportive of his transition into a cricketer. She used to ask him to pay more attention to his studies than cricket. On the other hand, his father, who himself was a national-level volleyball player and a decent fast bowler in his youth, supported him to follow his passion.
Abdul Samad Career
Abdul played for Jammu & Kashmir’s U-14 cricket team for 3 years, in the U-16 team for 2 years, and in the U-19 team for 1 year.
On 21st February 2019, he made his Twenty20 debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. On 27th September 2019, he made his List A debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He made his first-class debut on 9 December 2019, for Jammu & Kashmir against Uttarakhand in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.
IPL
In the 2020 IPL, he was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the base price of ₹20 lakhs. On 29th September 2020, he made his IPL debut against the Delhi Capitals.
In the 2022 IPL auction, he was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Abdul Samad Education
| School | Lawrence Public School, Jammu |
| College/University | Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Koradi |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelors in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) |
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Abdul Samad Cricket Info
| Domestic/State Team | • Jammu & Kashmir • Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) |
| Coach | Randhir Singh Manhas |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break |
| Role | Batsman |
Abdul Samad Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet & inches- 5’ 11” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Abdul Samad Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Abdul Samad Farooq |
| Name | Abdul Samad |
| Date of Birth | 28 October 2001 (Sunday) |
| Birthplace | Village Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Village Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Parents | Father- Mohammad Farooq (Physical Education master) Mother- Farzana Kausar (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother- Tayyub (Pursuing Bachelor’s in Physical Education) |
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