In an exciting update for Pakistani cricket, the selectors have revealed the playing XI on 16th December 2025 for the Test match against the West Indies, which includes the much-anticipated debut of young talent Mohammad Huraira.
Huraira, known for his steady performances in domestic cricket, has caught the eye of both fans and experts. His rise to the national team highlights the management’s focus on bringing in new talent while still valuing experienced players.
Pakistan’s opening batter, Mohammad Huraira, who made his debut in the first Test against the West Indies in Multan, has shared his admiration for Shoaib Malik and his wish to follow his path. Huraira expressed his hope to make a mark in international cricket like Malik, with the goal of making his country proud.
“My continuous effort is to work on my basics and techniques, I have been traveling with the team for quite some time now, and sharing the dressing room with these players has been an amazing learning experience,” Huraira stated.
However, he was dismissed for just 6 runs in his first innings of Test cricket. He will look to make a strong comeback in the second innings and leave his mark on his debut.
Who is Mohammad Huraira?
Mohammad Huraira is a talented Pakistani cricketer, known for his skills as an opening batsman. He gained recognition through his consistent performances in domestic cricket, which earned him a spot in the national team. He was born on April 25, 2002, in Sialkot, Pakistan. His uncle, Shoaib Malik, is one of the finest all-rounders in the sport. He made his Test debut on January 17, 2025, against the West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium. He was presented with his debut cap by the Pakistani batter Babar Azam.
Mohammad Huraira’s father is named Malik Tariq, and his estimated net worth is around 1 million. Huraira has completed his intermediate education. He plays for PSL champions Islamabad United, though he has only played one match for the franchise so far. More opportunities are likely in the upcoming season.
Domestic Career
He made his first-class debut on October 20, 2021, for Northern in the 2021–22 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Before his first-class debut, he was included in Pakistan’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He has scored 3,427 runs in 76 innings of his first-class career, including 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries, with an average of nearly 50. His highest score in first-class career is 311 runs.
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Sialkot-born batter smashed a brilliant triple century in first-class cricket and became the second youngest batter to achieve this feat after the legendary Javed Miandad. Huraira’s achievement gained significant attention from Pakistan’s cricket management and experts. His consistent performances earned him a place in the Pakistan Test team as an opening partner with captain Shan Masood.
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