Muhammad Waseem is among the most vibrant cricketers from the UAE, known for his explosive batting, mostly in the T10 and T20 format. So far, in 2024, Waseem has shown immense change in his overall performances in international cricket, while his short format skills are almost non-matchable. Currently at an age of 36, Waseem remains a vibrant figure among the cricket world both for the UAE national team as well as various franchise teams.
Waseem is well-known for his ability to clear the boundary with ease, and his six-hitting ability has earned him considerable attention in T10 leagues. In fact, in 2023, he became the first cricketer to hit 100 sixes in a calendar year in international cricket. This incredible feat highlights his aggressive style of play. That was his most glaring display of the power-hitting capability when he played for Northern Warriors in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10. He struck an unbeaten 56 from mere 13 balls, which is a record equaled only by Chris Gayle for the fastest T10 fifty. Waseem’s batting is reflective of consistency. In the format of T20, he has scored over 1,700 runs at an average of 38.58, and boasted 12 half-centuries. His performances for International League T20 in 2024 when he was voted as the Best UAE Player further strengthen his hold on top spots in the region. He also guided MI Emirates to title-winning run in the 2024 season.
About his personal life, little is known about the private life of Muhammad Waseem. He kept his relationship private and not much could be known about his wife. Cricketing career speaks volumes of his commitment and seriousness towards the game.
Waseem has represented a few teams within various leagues in his franchise cricketing career, including the Abu Dhabi T10, where he has played for Northern Warriors and New York Strikers, among other teams. He has also demonstrated his leadership qualities after captaining Inter Globe Marine to success in the 2021 Bukhatir Premier League.
Muhammad Waseem cricket stats
| Format | Matches (Mat) | Innings (Inns) | Not Outs (NO) | Runs | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Ave) | Balls Faced (BF) | Strike Rate (SR) | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches (Ct) | Stumpings (St) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 56 | 56 | 0 | 1398 | 119 | 24.96 | 1585 | 88.20 | 1 | 6 | 126 | 68 | 24 | 0 |
| T20Is | 58 | 58 | 4 | 2182 | 112 | 40.40 | 1401 | 155.74 | 3 | 16 | 176 | 136 | 44 | 0 |
| List A | 56 | 56 | 0 | 1398 | 119 | 24.96 | 1585 | 88.20 | 1 | 6 | 126 | 68 | 24 | 0 |
| T20s | 77 | 77 | 7 | 2662 | 112 | 38.02 | 1729 | 153.96 | 3 | 19 | 214 | 163 | 61 | 0 |