Hamza Saleem Dar Wiki, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Hamza Saleem Dar is a Spanish cricketer of Pakistani origin who has played many matches for Spain. He made headlines in 2023 for scoring 193 runs (not out) in a T10 match.

Wiki/Biography

Hamza Saleen Dar was born in Gujrat city of Punjab, Pakistan. As per one source, he was born on Tuesday, 25 July 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023), and as per another source, he was born on Sunday, 25 June 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023). He did his schooling at Municipal Model High School, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

He studied at the Government Graduate College of Commerce, Gujarat, Pakistan. He later moved to Spain and pursued graduation at the University of Barcelona (also known as Universitat de Barcelona). He was interested in playing cricket since childhood and later became a professional cricketer.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

He has two brothers named Mustafa Ali and Murtaza Dar.

Wife & Children

He is unmarried and does not have any children.

Relationships/Affairs

He is single.

Religion

Hamza Saleem Dar follows Islam.

Nationality/Citizenship

He holds Spanish citizenship.

Career

Domestic

Hamza Saleen Dar started playing cricket for the Spanish clubs, mainly in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. He later played for Badalona Shaheen Cricket Club and Pak Montcada Cricket Club in the T10 Catalunya Cup.

In the European Cricket Series in 2023 held in T10 format, he played for Catalunya Jaguar (CJ) and made many records. On 5 December 2023, he scored 193 runs (not out) against Sohal Hospitalet (SOH) in 43 balls at a strike rate of 449, which included 22 sixes and 14 fours.

He has also played for Pak Youngster CC and Ripoll Warriors CC in different seasons of Liga Catalana De Cricket. He played for Vitoria Cricket Club in the 2023 Glasgow Cup. He has also played for Montcada Royal.

International

T20I

Hamza Saleen Dar played his debut T20I match on 17 August 2019 against Finland at Kerava National Cricket Ground in Kerava, Finland and scored 8 runs. On 11 September 2021, he made his first T20I fifty by scoring 59 runs (not out) against Germany. In the European Championship held in Cártama (Málaga) in 2023, he became the Most Valuable Player (MVP) by scoring 354 runs and taking 14 wickets in the tournament, helping Spain win the Bronze medal.

League

Catalunya Premier League

In the 2023 Catalunya Premier League, he played for the Girona Royals.

Jersey Number

He wears jersey number 12 for the Spanish national team in international tournaments and numbers 7 and 10 in local tournaments.

Record(s)

• Highest individual score in T10 cricket (On 5 December 2023 for Catalunya Jaguar against Sohal Hospitalet)

Facts/Trivia

• Hamza Saleem Dar’s batting style is left-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm medium pace. He mainly plays as an all-rounder.

  Hamza Saleem Dar’s left-handed batting stance while playing in a match

• He likes to ride horses whenever he visits Pakistan from Spain.

  Hamza Saleem Dar riding a horse

• In an interview, Hamza revealed that he also works as a taxi driver whenever he is not playing. He also said that he did not earn much from cricket and struggled to make ends meet.

• He likes to travel to different cities during his free time.

  Hamza Saleem Dar during a trip to a beach

• He has been fondly given the nickname Hamzi by his fans and friends.

• Hamza Saleem Dar often eats non-vegetarian food to fulfil his nutritional requirements.