Full Name
Jawad Akhtar
Born
November 19, 2005
Place Of Birth
Pontefract, Yorkshire
Country
England
Role
All-rounder
Jawad Akhtar
Jawad Akhtar
Jawad Akhtar
Jawad Akhtar is an English professional batting all-rounder who represents Yorkshire County Cricket Club. After progressing through the Yorkshire Pathway since the age of 10, he signed a maiden professional rookie contract. He is recognized as a standout, well-rounded player capable of representing England in all three formats.
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Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire vs Yorkshire · Match 4 | T20 | March 15, 2025 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 | T20 | Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
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Major Teams Represented
- Current Teams:
- Yorkshire County Cricket Club (First-Team Staff & 2nd XI)
- Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club (Yorkshire South Premier League)
- Past Teams:
- Yorkshire Academy / Under-18s
- England Under-19s (Trialist)
Key Debuts
- Academy Debut: 2022 (Yorkshire Academy)
- 2nd XI Debut: 2023 (Yorkshire Second XI)
- 12th Man Duty: 2025 (Selected as 12th man for England in the 1st Test against India at Headingley)
Major Records & Achievements
- Triple Century Maker: Scored three centuries across county colours prior to turning 19.
- Back-to-Back Centuries (2024): Hit an outstanding 111 against Lancashire (Southport) and 106 against Middlesex (Merchant Taylors' School) while batting at number five in the Second XI Championship.
- Academy Standout (2023): Amassed 700 runs and took 35 wickets, finishing on top of the academy's bowling averages.
- International Recognition: Selected to serve as 12th man for the England senior squad during a Test match.
Awards & Championships
- Under-18s One-Day County Cup (2024): Captained the Yorkshire Academy to the National Cup Title.
- Best Young All-Rounder (2023): Awarded by the Yorkshire Southern Premier League.
- Best Junior Player: Awarded two years running (South Yorkshire Premier League) prior to his senior breakthroughs.
