Faham-ul-Haq
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Faham-ul-Haq Khan Niazi |
| Born | 2 December 2005 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right arm medium fast |
| Role | All-rounder |
Faham-ul-Haq Khan Niazi (born 2 December 2005) is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a left-handed batter and right arm medium fast bowler and plays as an all-rounder. He plays domestically for Faisalabad and has also represented the Pakistan national under-19 cricket team.[1]
Career
After making his List-A cricket debut in 2024 for the Higher Education Commission cricket team, he was selected to play for Pakistan U19 and in November 2024.[2] He claimed 3-18 against Afghanistan U19 and 2-41 against India U19 in the 2024 U19 Asia Cup.[3][4][5]
In January 2025, he made his first-class cricket debut in the President's Trophy, playing for Higher Education Commission. After signing for Faisalabad for the 2025–26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, he took 3-59 in the first innings on debut against Karachi Blues. He went on to score his maiden first-class half century opening the batting in October 2025 against Sialkot cricket team.[3] On 31 October, he scored his maiden first-class century for Faisalabad in Rawalpindi, against Peshawar in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[6] A further century followed and he finished the tournament with 556 runs at an average of 45.98. Playing for Sahir Associates in the 2025–26 President's Cup, he continued his form, scoring his maiden List-A century against Pakistan Television. He also claimed career best bowling figures of 4-30 against WAPDA.[7]
Personal life
He is the son of former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq.[8][9][10] He played against his father in 2022 in the T10 Mega Stars League launched by Shahid Afridi.[11]
References
- ^ "Faham-ul-Ha". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Former Cricketer Calls Out Misbah ul Haq's Son's Selection in U19 Team". Propakistani.pk. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ a b "51 off 174: Teenage son of legendary Pakistan captain grinds out maiden first-class fifty in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy". Wisden.com. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Goyal, Saurav (30 November 2024). "Misbah-ul-Haq's son, Faham shines with 2 wickets in Pakistan U19's thrilling Asia Cup win against India". Sporting News. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "ALI RAZA, FAHAM-UL-HAQ STEER PAKISTAN U19 TO THRILLING WIN OVER AFGHANISTAN". a-sports.tv. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "51, 78, 137*: Teenage son of Pakistan great continues to impress with maiden first-class century". Wisden. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "100*, 66, 60: Pakistan legend's son continues breakout season with third consecutive fifty in President's Cup". Wisden.com. 19 December 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "Misbah-ul-Haq's Son's Selection Sparks Controversy". Propakistani.pk. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Faham's century gives CP victory". Dawn.com. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Faham-ul-Haq wishes to become star player like father". Dunyanews.tv. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Bhargav, Dixit (16 March 2023). ""Yeh saala fas gaya hai": Shoaib Akhtar concerned for Misbah-ul-Haq over his son Faham-ul-Haq's career". Thesportsrush.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.