Fareed Ahmad

Fareed Ahmad Malik is a highly competitive, aggressive left-arm fast-medium bowler and capable lower-order left-handed batter who serves as a vital enforcer in the Afghanistan men's national cricket team's One Day International (ODI) setup. Born on August 10, 1994, in Jalalabad, he emerged from the country’s rugged regional pathways, making his senior ODI debut against the United Arab Emirates in December 2014. Operating with a high-octane approach, Fareed relies on his natural left-arm angle, deceptive skidding pace, and an innate ability to extract sharp bounce from hard lengths, making him an incredibly effective middle-overs asset capable of breaking crucial partnerships when the main spinners need a breakthrough.

Throughout his international career, Fareed has earned a reputation as a fiery, big-match performer who thrives under intense pressure and never backs down from a challenge. A seasoned traveler within Afghanistan’s ICC tournament squads, his tactical discipline and knack for executing hard lengths have yielded crucial match-winning spells on the global stage. Armed with a fearlessly passionate competitive temperament and an attack-minded bowling blueprint, Fareed remains an indispensable, high-energy pillar anchoring the pace battery of Afghanistan's evolving 50-over strategy.