Full Name: Mohamed Shafeeq Date of Birth: May 20, 1990 Birthplace: Sri Lanka (represents Kuwait) Role: Right-Arm Fast Bowler | Lower-Order Batter In the Kuwaiti national cricket team, Mohamed Shafeeq stands tall as a fast bowler known for grit, accuracy, and a burning desire to make every delivery count. His story is one of perseverance and hard work, rising from modest beginnings to become a core component of Kuwait’s bowling attack. Born in Sri Lanka, a country famous for producing quality cricketers, Shafeeq was fascinated by pace from a young age. As a boy, he admired bowlers like Chaminda Vaas and Brett Lee—athletes who could steam in and change games with sheer pace or swing. The love for fast bowling stuck with him, even when he relocated to Kuwait, where he began to seriously pursue competitive cricket through the local leagues. He broke into Kuwait’s national setup through sheer determination. With tireless performances in domestic tournaments, Shafeeq earned his T20I debut on January 20, 2019, against the Maldives. He quickly established himself as a valuable fast bowler, especially in the powerplay and death overs. His pace might not always be express, but his consistency, aggression, and cricketing intelligence make him a constant threat. In his T20I career, Shafeeq has picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals, often breaking dangerous partnerships or stemming the flow of runs in tense situations. His best international performance, 3/18 against Bahrain, demonstrated his ability to bowl under pressure and outthink batters with his variations. His go-to weapons are a well-directed bouncer, a tight yorker, and a deceptive slower ball. Though primarily a bowler, Shafeeq is no pushover with the bat. He has contributed valuable lower-order runs, often swinging hard in the final overs or holding one end when needed. His most memorable batting moment came in a thrilling match against Saudi Arabia, where he struck a couple of boundaries in the final over to help Kuwait edge home in a close finish. What sets Shafeeq apart is his fighting mentality. Whether Kuwait is on top or defending a low total, Shafeeq bowls with the same intensity. He never backs down from a challenge and leads the bowling unit by example with his energy and hustle on the field. His teammates respect him not only for his skill but also for his honesty, fitness ethic, and willingness to take responsibility in tough moments. Off the field, Mohamed Shafeeq is humble and soft-spoken. He leads a balanced life, juggling cricket, family, and community commitments. He often volunteers at cricket academies in Kuwait and shares his experience with younger bowlers, hoping to inspire the next generation of fast bowlers in the country. As Kuwait aims for greater glory in ICC tournaments and Gulf region competitions, Mohamed Shafeeq continues to be a rock in the bowling department. He charges in not just to bowl deliveries, but to embody a spirit of resilience, discipline, and national pride that Kuwait cricket holds dear.