Iqbal Abdulla
Sayed Iqbal Abdulla | |
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| Born | December 2, 1989 Azamgarh, India |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Orthodox spin bowling, left-handed batting |
Sayed Iqbal Abdulla (born 2 December 1989) is an Indian cricketer known for his orthodox spin bowling and left-handed batting in the lower order. He plays for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and has been a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.
Throughout his career, Abdulla has represented various teams including India A, India Green in the Challenger Trophy, the India Under-19 cricket team, as well as franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai cricket team, and Kerala cricket team.
Under-19s career
Abdulla, a consistent performer in Mumbai's club cricket, came into prominence after taking five wickets against Haryana in a Twenty20 encounter. This performance led to his selection for the Indian Under-19 squad participating in a tri-series held in Sri Lanka, where he ranked as the third leading wicket-taker with eight dismissals conceding 69 runs over 31.1 overs. His contribution of ten wickets at an average of 13 played a vital role in India's triumph at the Under-19 World Cup hosted in Malaysia in 2008. During the 2010–11 season, he was Mumbai's top wicket-taker, claiming 27 wickets at an average of 22.11. Besides his bowling, Abdulla is recognized as a competent lower middle-order batsman and an agile fielder.
Domestic career
Abdulla's 2011 IPL season saw him earn two "Man of the Match" honors along with the "Rising Star" accolade. That year, he was also declared man of the series while representing India A at the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia. In 2012, he secured his maiden Indian Premier League championship with Kolkata Knight Riders. From 2014 onwards, he has been associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Ahead of the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy season, Abdulla made a move from Mumbai to Kerala to continue his domestic career.