Full Name: Muhammad Wafiq Irfan Zarbani Date of Birth: April 25, 1996 Birthplace: Malaysia Role: Left-Arm Fast Bowler | Lower-Order Batter Muhammad Wafiq is the left-arm pace spearhead of Malaysia’s national team—raw, fiery, and full of promise. With his distinctive action and natural pace, Wafiq brings the rare angle of left-arm seam to the attack, making him a key weapon, especially in the powerplay and death overs. His ability to swing the ball early and push batters onto the back foot has made him a regular feature in Malaysia’s T20I lineup. Wafiq's journey into professional cricket is one of persistence and discipline. Raised in a cricket-loving household, he showed an early interest in fast bowling—a craft that demands physical strength, rhythm, and relentless repetition. While many gravitated toward batting in his early playing days, Wafiq chose the tougher route. His focus was always on making a difference with the ball, and he trained with the singular vision of becoming Malaysia’s premier left-arm quick. He made his T20I debut in 2019, and since then, Wafiq has consistently proven his mettle. He bowls with aggression, attacking the stumps, and thrives in taking the new ball, particularly when the surface offers a hint of seam or swing. Over time, he’s also developed a useful back-of-the-hand slower ball, which he uses smartly at the death. Career Highlights Include: - Key pace bowler in Malaysia’s ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers - Regular contributor in SEA Games and ACC Eastern Region tournaments - Notable spells against top Associate teams such as Nepal, Singapore, and Hong Kong - Helped Malaysia reach the Challenge League stage with consistent new-ball breakthroughs - Admired for his discipline in maintaining a tight economy in T20 cricket Off the field, Muhammad Wafiq is known for his quiet demeanor and work ethic. He doesn’t chase the spotlight but lets his bowling speak for him. He is dedicated to fitness, constantly working on strength and speed to enhance his fast-bowling attributes. Wafiq also enjoys mentoring younger pacers in the squad, often sharing tips about wrist position, seam control, and mental toughness. With jersey number 19, Muhammad Wafiq is more than just a bowler—he’s a left-arm menace Malaysia counts on for early breakthroughs and pressure-building spells. His presence at the top of the attack offers Malaysia the kind of edge every rising cricket nation needs.