Aarif Sheikh Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Aarif Sheikh Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Quick Info→
Age: 27 Years
Wife: Shabana Khatoon
Height: 5' 9"
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Md Aarif Sheikh |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batting allrounder) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI- On 1 August 2018 vs Netherlands at Amstelveen Test- Did not make yet T20- On 29 July 2018 vs Netherlands at Lord's |
| Jersey Number | #24 (Nepal)  |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | FC/List-A/T20 • Nepal Police Club • Bhairahawa Gladiators Nepal Premier League (NPL) • Sudurpaschim Royals (2024) Others • Nepal Under-19 • Nepal |
| Coach/Mentor | Monty Desai  |
| Batting Style | Right handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Medium |
| Favourite Shot | Square Cut |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 October 1997 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 27 Years |
| Birthplace | Muli Naya Tole, Birgunj Metropolitan City-12, Nepal |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Hometown | Birgunj, Nepal |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | • Travelling  • Spending time in nature |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 2 January 2025  |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Shabana Khatoon  |
| Parents | Father- Mohammad Salam Sheikh Mother- Sama Praveen  |
| Siblings | Brother- Aasif Sheikh (younger, cricketer)  Sister- Muskan Praveen (younger) |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer(s) | Kevin Pietersen , Virat Kohli |
| Food | Biryani |
| Colour | Black |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs 15 lakh (from 2024 NPL contract) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Aarif Sheikh
Aarif Sheikh has liked playing cricket since childhood. His father always supported him, helped him with cricket kits, and attended his matches.
He started playing matches at the local cricket tournaments.
In December 2013, he played for Nepal in the 2014 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.
He and another Nepali cricketer, Karan KC, trained at the Just Cricket Academy in Bangalore for 10 days before the 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament.
Aarif Sheikh during his teenage years
He was one of the 11 cricketers who played in Nepal’s first ODI match in 2018 against the Netherlands.
He helped the Nepal team win the Bronze medal in the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu/Pokhara.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) gave him a central contract in September 2020.
In January 2021, he injured his ankle, went to the hospital, got treatment, came back, and helped his team draw the match.
Aarif Sheikh being taken out of the ground on a stretcher
In 2022, his younger brother and wicketkeeper-batter, Aasif Sheikh, had a spat with the coach, Manoj Prabhakar. After that incident, Aarif was also dropped from playing XI for a few matches.
A few days later, when he helped Nepal win the 3-match T20I series against the UAE, he showed his bat towards the dressing room and said, “I always talk with my bat.“
In March 2023, after Nepal won the last leg of the ICC World Cup Cricket League-2 series and qualified for the 2023 Cricket World Cup global qualifiers, the Mayor of Birgunj, Rajeshman Singh, gifted him and his brother a motorcycle each.
In the 2024 Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Sudurpaschim Royals acquired him for Rs 1.5 million.
He played 9 matches in the tournament and scored 69 runs at an average of 11.50 and a strike rate of 97.18. They lost to the Janakpur Bolts in the final.
In November 2024, he signed a sponsorship deal with KTM Diamond Cricket.
In March 2025, he became the 6th cricketer to complete 1000 runs in the PM Cup, Nepal’s domestic List-A tournament.
Aarif Sheikh when he completed 1000 runs
He has also signed many advertisement deals with brands such as Tecno and Vianet.
Aarif Sheikh during an advertisement of Tecno mobiles
!
Tim Seifert Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, BiographyTim Seifert Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
!
Wiaan Mulder Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, BiographyWiaan Mulder Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography
!
Nathan Ellis Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, BiographyNathan Ellis Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography
!
Ryan Rickelton Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, BiographyRyan Rickelton Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
!
Josh Inglis Height, Age, Girlfriend, Children, Family, BiographyJosh Inglis Height, Age, Girlfriend, Children, Family, Biography
!
Bevon Jacobs Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, BiographyBevon Jacobs Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
!
Matthew Breetzke Height, Age, Girlfriend, Fiancée, Family, BiographyMatthew Breetzke Height, Age, Girlfriend, Fiancée, Family, Biography
!
Eshan Malinga Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, BiographyEshan Malinga Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography