Today in cricket, Sportsin24x7.com will talk about the former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof. Mahroof emerged as a promising fast-bowling all-rounder in Sri Lankan cricket.
He first caught attention with impressive performances as the Under-19 captain. After this, he earned a spot in the national team. Known for his effective bowling in limited-overs formats and handy lower-order batting, Maharoof became notable for his ability to swing the ball and contribute significantly in the shorter formats. His standout performance came in the year 2006 during the Champions Trophy.
Full Name: Farveez Maharoof
Date of Birth: March 13, 1983
Place of Birth: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Role: All-rounder (Fast bowler and Lower-order batsman)
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
Career Highlights:
2006 Champions Trophy: Grabbed 6 wickets for 14 runs against the West Indies.
Delhi Daredevils: Played a key role in the inaugural season of the IPL.
Career Stats Of Farveez Mahroof
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
Matches Played: 175
Runs Scored: 1,831
Batting Average: 17.37
Highest Score: 75*
Wickets Taken: 221
Bowling Average: 26.79
Best Bowling Figures: 6/14
Test Matches:
Matches Played: 40
Runs Scored: 1,211
Batting Average: 19.51
Highest Score: 68
Wickets Taken: 69
Bowling Average: 36.09
Best Bowling Figures: 4/39
