Full Name: Muhammad Syazrul Ezat Bin Idrus Date of Birth: January 9, 1991 Birthplace: Perak, Malaysia Role: Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler | Lower-Order Batter Syazrul Ezat Idrus has grown into one of Malaysia’s most impactful bowlers—fast, focused, and fiercely competitive. Known for his tireless rhythm and lethal accuracy, Syazrul isn’t just a mainstay in the bowling attack—he’s the kind of cricketer who sets the tone from the very first over. He etched his name into the record books in 2023, becoming a symbol of Malaysian cricket’s growing stature in the Associate world. Born in Perak, Syazrul’s cricketing journey was anything but glamorous. He worked his way up from domestic circuits and armed forces cricket, rising through sheer will, discipline, and hard work. He has long served with the Malaysian Armed Forces, balancing a professional career and national duty—a rarity in modern sport. That dedication and sacrifice fuel his energy on the field. Syazrul’s defining moment came during the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, when he took 7 wickets for just 8 runs against China—the best bowling figures in T20I history. The spell was not just magical; it was history-making, sending shockwaves across the global cricket community and putting Malaysia on the world map like never before. Career Highlights Include: - World Record: 7/8 vs China (2023) – Best ever bowling figures in T20 Internationals - Malaysia’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is and ICC qualifiers - Represented Malaysia in multiple editions of the SEA Games, ACC tournaments, and ICC Challenge League - Known for his skill in the powerplay and death overs, where precision is everything - Consistently among the top 10 T20I bowlers by economy in the Associate world Syazrul isn’t just pace and power. He’s methodical, smart, and possesses one of the most effective slower balls in Malaysian cricket. His fitness and discipline stem from his military background, and it shows in his endurance during long spells and his professionalism both on and off the field. Though often quiet, he commands immense respect in the dressing room as a role model to emerging pacers. Whether it’s building pressure, striking early, or leading the bowling unit, Syazrul Ezat is the engine that keeps Malaysia ticking. With jersey number 99, Syazrul Ezat is not just Malaysia’s strike bowler—he is their warrior, their record-breaker, and their symbol of belief in the impossible.