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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.
Hamza Saleem Dar during his school days
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.
Hamza Saleem Dar during his college days
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.
Hamza Saleem Dar (extreme right) with his father and brothers
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.
Hamza Saleem Dar (right) when he played for Pak Montcada Cricket Club
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.
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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.
Hamza Saleem Dar holding a trophy after winning a match 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.
Hamza Saleem Dar in Spain’s national team jersey
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.
Hamza Saleem Dar in the number 12 jersey for the Spanish national team
Hamza Saleem Dar in the number 10 jersey
Hamza Saleem Dar in the number 7 jersey
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. Â