Tazeem Ali
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| Full name | Tazeem Chaudry Ali | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 June 2006 Amsterdam, Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right arm leg break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Warwickshire (squad no. 10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 4 April 2025 Warwickshire v Sussex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LA debut | 15 August 2023 Warwickshire v Derbyshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 26 May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tazeem Chaudry Ali (born 13 June 2006) is a Dutch-born English cricketer who plays for Warwickshire and England U19, having previously represented Netherlands U19. He is a right-handed batsman and right arm leg spin bowler. He made his List-A cricket debut for Warwickshire against Derbyshire on 15 August 2023.
Domestic career
[edit]Raised in Amsterdam, Ali played youth cricket for ACC Amsterdam[1] and the Netherlands. After moving to the UK, he played club cricket for Attock CC in the Warwickshire League Premier Division.[2] Having joined their pathway programme, he made his Second XI debut for Warwickshire as a 14 year-old.[3]
He made his List-A cricket debut for Warwickshire as a 17 year-old, featuring against Derbyshire on 15 August 2023 in the One-Day Cup.[4][5] In July 2024, he signed a two-year professional contract with the county.[6]
International career
[edit]Ali represented the Netherlands at the 2021 Under-19 World Cup European Qualifier, but the Dutch failed to progress. He was later named in the England U19 squad for the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[7] During the tournament he took 7/29 against Zimbabwe U19,[8] the best bowling figures by an English bowler at an Under-19 World Cup.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Negen jeugdspelers van ACC in selecties KNCB Dutch Lions Teams!". ACC-Cricket. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "In-form Coventry & NW close gap to league leaders". Covemtry Onserver. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Top talent Tazeem is already on Bears' radar – aged 14!". The Cricket Paper. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Derbyshire vs Warwickshire". ESPN Cricinfo. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Efficient Warwickshire continue fine start to One-Day Cup with fifth straight win". The Cricketer. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "England U19 pair sign Warwickshire pro deals". BBC Sport. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Theo Wylie joined in World Cup squad by Smethwick duo". Shropshire Star. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Lucas, Katherine (19 February 2024). "English cricket's spin crisis faces a crucial turning point in India". inews. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Sridharan, Sudharshan (3 February 2024). "Who is Tazeem Chaudry Ali? England's bowler with best ever U-19 World Cup bowling figures". Sports Tiger. Retrieved 18 December 2024.