Full Name: Shiraz Tariq Khan Date of Birth: November 12, 1998 Birthplace: Kuwait Role: Right‑Handed Batter | Right‑Arm Leg‑Spin Bowler | Bowling All‑Rounder Shiraz Khan is rapidly making his mark as Kuwait’s most refined spinner and a dependable all‑round contributor. Grounded in culture, skill, and diversity, he stands as a proud representation of Kuwait’s cricketing aspiration—a nation evolving through passion and potential. Born and raised in Kuwait to Pakistani-origin parents, Shiraz grew up immersed in the rhythms of street cricket and weekend leagues. His early development in the sport was influenced by a combination of subcontinental flair and Gulf discipline—he spent hours mastering flight, googlies, and trajectory control on artificial wickets across Kuwait clubs. Shiraz earned his T20I debut in June 2019, quickly establishing himself as a bowler with both guile and consistency. Across his first 25 T20I matches, he has claimed 28 wickets at an impressive average of around 22 and an economy rate near 6.9, including best figures of 4/16—a spell that turned a regional qualifier against Bahrain on its head. As a spinner, Shiraz isn’t a loose trickster—he’s surgical. He varies his leg-breaks, flippers, and top-spinners to bait batters into false shots. His discipline in the middle overs has allowed teams like Aslam’s pace pair and Bhavsar’s keepers to control the game. Shiraz often bowls in short spells, challenging the rhythm of opposing line-ups and capitalizing on batsmen’s impatience. With the bat, Shiraz offers a strategic foil lower down. His batting record includes over 200 T20I runs, often appearing during tight chases. In a memorable moment against Oman, he launched a 29‑run cameo to nudge Kuwait over the line—an innings that showcased his unflappable temperament and clutch ability. Off the field, Shiraz is cerebral and committed. He studies batsmen’s footwork, uses simulation technology during practice sessions, and often speaks in Arabic and Urdu to connect players of varying backgrounds. He has mentored spin prospects in Kuwait’s domestic academies, teaching not only the mechanics of wrist spin but also the mental resilience required for high-performance sport. Shiraz’s personality is a quiet blend of thoughtfulness and competitiveness. He’s one of those rare players who thrives on routine—his pre-match ritual involves shadowing his bowling action, visualizing dismissals, and tightening his wrist and grip. He is known for his invitations to discuss tactical options over tea after matches, often bridging the sport and social cultures within the team. As Kuwait progresses in ICC Asia qualifiers and beyond, Shiraz Khan remains key. His red‑hot legacy is just emerging—a true leg‑spin craftsman, a lower‑order stabilizer, and a cultural bridge within a multicultural squad. With jersey number 88, Shiraz Khan represents Kuwait’s cricketing evolution—technical, composed, culturally rich, and unwaveringly ambitious. He paints with spin, shapes with focus, and plays with heart—ready to help lead Kuwait into a future on the global cricketing map.