Karim Janat Height, Age, Family, Biography
Karim Janat Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Height: 5' 10"
Age: 26 Years
Hometown: Kabul
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowling allrounder) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (178 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 24 February 2017 against Zimbabwe in Harare Test- On 14 June 2023 against Bangladesh in Mirpur T20- On 14 December 2016 against United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai |
| Jersey Number | #11 (Afghanistan)  #11 (Abu Dhabi T10)  |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | • Band E Amir region • Speenghar region • Kabul Eagles • Afghanistan A • Afghanistan Under-19 Lanka Premier League (LPL) • Colombo Stars/Strikers • Dambulla Thunders Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) • Comilla Victorians • Fortune Bharishal Zim Afro T10 League • Bangla Tigers  Indian Premier League (IPL) • Gujarat Titans International League T20 (ILT20) League • Gulf Giants • Sharjah Warriorz  Abu Dhabi T10 League • Green Samp Army Global T20 (GT20) Canada • Surrey Jaguars |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm medium |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 August 1998 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Hometown | Kabul |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | • Travelling • Swimming |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Threads |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Mohammad Janat Mother- Gulshahi Janat |
| Siblings | Brother- Asghar Afghan (Cricketer)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs 75 lakhs (from 2025 IPL contract) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Karim Janat
Karim Janat started playing cricket during childhood. He followed his elder brother Asghar Afghan who also served as captain of the Afghanistan cricket team.
He later played domestic cricket and also represented Afghanistan in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.
In November 2020, his brother Asghar Afghan got engaged for the second time. Afghan already had 1 son and 4 daughters from his first wife.
In November 2021, he signed a sponsorship deal with Sporoot Sports.
Karim Janat after signing a sponsor deal with Sporoot Sports
During the 2023 Four-Day Tournament, he made 561 runs at an average of 140.25 with 2 hundred and 4 fifties. He even took 18 wickets, becoming the 3rd highest wicket-taker.
He played for Afghanistan in the 2021 and 2024 editions of the T20 World Cup.
He was a member of the Afghanistan team that won the silver medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Karim Janat after winning the silver medal in the 19th Asian Games
On 14 July 2023, during a T20I match against Bangladesh, he took a hat-trick, but Afghanistan lost the game.
On 24 June 2024, during the 2024 T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh, he and Rashid Khan were batting. On the 3rd delivery of the final over, he refused the second run to Khan, who threw the bat at him in anger.
In October 2024, he helped Afghanistan win the Emerging Asia Cup.
Karim Janat with the 2024 Emerging Asia Cup Trophy
In the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction, Dambulla Thunders acquired him for $80,000.
In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) acquired him for his base price of Rs 75 lakhs.
Karim Janat with Shahrukh Khan during a practice session for Gujarat Titans
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