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Rumman Raees

Rumman Raees is a Pakistani professional cricketer renowned for his left-arm fast-medium bowling and right-handed lower-order batting. Born on 18 October 1991 in Karachi, Sindh, he has represented the Pakistan national team in limited-overs formats and is a prominent figure in domestic cricket, particularly as a key player for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he has contributed to three championship wins. Raees began his first-class career in 2010 with Karachi Blues and rose to prominence during the inaugural season in 2016, where his economical bowling and wicket-taking ability caught attention. He made his international debut in a (T20I) against on 27 September 2016, bowling three overs for 10 runs without taking a wicket. His (ODI) debut followed on 14 June 2017 in the semi-final against England, where he replaced the injured and claimed 2 wickets for 44 runs, including the key dismissal of . As of November 2025, Raees has played 8 T20Is, capturing 8 wickets at an average of 27.50, and 9 ODIs with 14 wickets at an average of 33.14. In the , he has featured in 51 matches across multiple teams, including , amassing notable performances such as 12 wickets in seven matches during the 2017-18 season. Beyond , he has competed in international T20 leagues for franchises like in the and Deccan Gladiators in the T10.

Personal life

Early life

Rumman Raees was born on 18 October 1991 in , , . Growing up in this bustling metropolis, known for its deep-rooted passion for , he was immersed in the from a young age. Raees's early exposure to came through informal tape-ball games on and in local clubs of , where he first experimented with and refined his bowling techniques. These street-level matches, a staple of 's urban culture, allowed him to develop his distinctive slower delivery, which he later credited as a foundational skill honed during his formative years. Motivated by the legendary left-arm pacer , whom he idolized, Raees decided to pursue professional seriously, aspiring to emulate his hero's prowess. "Akram has been my idol from my younger days. In fact, I played because of him," Raees once remarked. Transitioning from street cricket, Raees underwent dedicated training in club settings, including stints with the Pakistan Cricket Club, to build his stamina and accuracy as a left-arm fast-medium bowler. His relentless hard work during these early phases laid the groundwork for his domestic breakthrough, emphasizing discipline and perseverance as core elements of his cricketing identity. Early in his professional journey with in the , he acquired the nickname "Prince," reflecting his poised and regal approach to the game, which endeared him to fans and teammates alike.

Family and marriage

Rumman Raees was the only brother among four sisters, growing up in a close-knit family in ; one of his sisters passed away in April 2025, leading him to temporarily leave the squad during the season. Raees stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm), a physical attribute that has supported his role as a left-arm fast-medium bowler. He married Ayesha, a Karachi-based , in September 2017, with the nikah ceremony held in the area of the city and the following shortly after. Raees and Ayesha have a daughter born in June 2020.

Domestic career

First-class cricket

Rumman Raees made his first-class debut for Blues against (WAPDA) at the National Stadium in from 22 to 24 November 2010, during the 2010–11 season of Pakistan's domestic competitions. In his early career, he primarily featured for -based teams, honing his left-arm medium-fast bowling in multi-day formats that emphasized endurance and swing under varying conditions. Raees gradually built a reputation for consistent wicket-taking, often exploiting seam movement on Pakistani pitches, while contributing lower-order runs to support his side's efforts. A pivotal moment in Raees's first-class journey occurred during the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan's premier domestic first-class tournament. Representing United Bank Limited (UBL) in Pool B, he dismantled Lahore Whites' batting lineup in the second innings at Lahore, claiming 9 wickets for just 25 runs—figures that remain the second-best in the history of Pakistan first-class cricket. This spell triggered a collapse, bundling Lahore Whites out for 88 and securing UBL an emphatic innings-and-122-run victory, with Raees finishing the match with match figures of 11/80. His performance in the tournament, where he took 15 wickets across two matches at an average of 10.73, underscored his development into a match-winner capable of dominating extended spells. Across 44 first-class appearances, Raees has amassed 138 wickets at an of 24.33 and an rate of 3.00, with four five-wicket hauls and his best figures of 9/25 highlighting his peak impact. As a lower-order batsman, he has scored 835 runs at an of 17.39, providing useful contributions in partnerships during challenging situations. In 2019, Raees was selected for the Federal Areas squad for the , where he played in at least one match, contributing to team efforts in departmental .

List A cricket

Rumman Raees began his List A career in February 2010, representing Dolphins in the One Day National Cup Division Two against Peshawar Panthers at . Over the course of his domestic one-day career, he has appeared in 52 List A matches for teams including Blues, (UBL), and , primarily in Pakistan's premier limited-overs tournaments such as the Faysal Bank One Day Cup and the National One-Day Cup. These appearances highlight his role as a reliable left-arm fast-medium bowler in white-ball domestic , where he adapted his first-class foundation to emphasize pace variations and control suited to one-day scenarios. In , Raees has claimed 79 wickets at an average of 26.77 and an economy rate of 5.01, with his career-best figures of 4/48 achieved in a domestic List A fixture. He recorded one four-wicket haul overall, contributing to team successes in key tournament matches. Notably, during his stint with UBL from 2012 to , Raees emerged as the team's leading List A wicket-taker with 23 dismissals across 23 matches, often delivering economical spells that restricted opposition scoring in the middle overs. In the –17 National One-Day Cup, representing , he took 7 wickets in 4 outings at an average of 28.00, including a three-wicket haul of 3/46 that supported 's competitive showings in the tournament. With the bat, Raees has evolved from a tailender specialist to an occasional lower-order contributor in 50-over formats, accumulating 236 runs in 35 innings at an average of 10.26, with a highest score of 28 . His batting contributions, though modest, have included quick cameos that aided partnerships and team totals, particularly in collapses during National One-Day Cup encounters. This versatility has underscored his value in limited-overs domestic setups, where he balanced wicket-taking duties with situational resistance lower down the order. Raees has not appeared in first-class or List A matches since 2019, instead concentrating on T20 franchise cricket.

T20 franchise career

Pakistan Super League

Rumman Raees was selected by Islamabad United in the emerging category during the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) player draft held in 2015 ahead of the 2016 season. He represented the franchise from PSL 2016 through PSL 2021, before switching to Multan Sultans for the 2022 edition, and rejoined Islamabad United for PSL 2023 onward, continuing into the 2025 season. In PSL 2025, he served as bowling consultant for Islamabad United while making playing appearances. Throughout his PSL tenure, Raees has been valued for his left-arm pace bowling, often deployed in powerplay and death overs to control run flow and take key wickets. In 51 PSL matches across multiple seasons, Raees has taken 48 wickets at an economy rate of 7.94, establishing himself as a reliable middle-overs and death bowler. His most prolific campaign came in PSL 2017, where he claimed 12 wickets in just 7 matches at an economy of 6.19, helping secure a playoff spot. Raees's variations, including slower balls and yorkers, have been instrumental in restricting scoring rates during high-pressure phases. Raees played a pivotal role in Islamabad United's successful campaigns, including their title wins in —where he contributed 4 wickets in 8 appearances—and , taking 5 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 7.95 to aid their playoff push and championship victory. A notable performance in the latter season occurred on March 6, , against , where he bowled effectively in the death overs, finishing with figures of 2/19, including the wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Heinrich van der Dussen, despite scoring only 2 runs in a failed chase.

International T20 leagues

Rumman Raees has extended his T20 career beyond through stints in various international leagues, where his left-arm medium-fast and lower-order batting have provided consistent contributions in high-pressure, varied environments. In the , Raees played for the Bulls in 4 matches, claiming 4 wickets at an average of 27.00 and an economy of 6.75, with best figures of 2/13. He also showed his all-round utility by scoring an unbeaten 25 off 13 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes) while batting at No. 8 against Dhaka Dynamites, helping his team post 132/6. He was also part of the squad in BPL 2017/18 but did not feature in matches. Raees was drafted to the Toronto Nationals for the inaugural tournament but withdrew from the competition prior to its start. Raees has competed in the league for Deccan Gladiators in 2021 (3 matches) and Team Abu Dhabi in subsequent seasons. In the 2023/24 edition with Team Abu Dhabi, he represented the team in 3 matches, taking notable wickets including (lbw for 30) against Deccan Gladiators and delivering a quick unbeaten 20 off 8 balls (3 sixes) in a low-scoring chase versus Bangla Tigers. His economy remained competitive at around 7.50 across these outings. In the 2024/25 season, Raees returned for Team , featuring in 4 matches. He contributed with figures of 2/10 and two catches ( and ) against UP Nawabs on November 22, 2024, during an 8-wicket victory. These performances underscored his role in restricting oppositions on seamer-friendly pitches. Across these T20 and T10 leagues, Raees has accumulated experience in franchise matches, securing wickets with economical spells in powerplays and death overs while providing batting cameos, such as his aggressive contributions in BPL and . His overall T10 record stands at 14 matches with 26 runs scored (highest 26) and several key dismissals, highlighting his adaptability in abbreviated formats.

International career

T20I appearances

Rumman Raees made his (T20I) debut for on 27 September 2016 against at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in , during the third match of a three-match series held in the UAE. He bowled three overs without taking a but conceded just 10 runs, contributing to 's 8-wicket victory with 29 balls remaining. This appearance came shortly after a knee injury sidelined him, causing him to miss 's squad for the tournament. Raees's T20I career spanned eight matches between 2016 and 2018, during which he took eight wickets at an average of 27.50 and an economy rate of 7.63, with his best figures of 2/24 achieved against in 2017. He did not score any runs with the bat, as he was not required to bat in any of his appearances. His selection for the national team was bolstered by impressive domestic form, notably in the where he claimed several key wickets. Key series in Raees's T20I career included the 2016 series against , where he played two matches overall (including a return fixture during Pakistan's 2017 tour of the ), and the 2017 Independence Cup against , featuring three matches in . He also featured in all three T20Is of Pakistan's 2018 tour of , marking his final international outing on 28 January 2018 at , , where Pakistan suffered a 48-run defeat. Despite limited opportunities, Raees demonstrated his utility as a left-arm pacer in the shortest format, often deployed in the middle and death overs.

ODI appearances

Rumman Raees was named as a replacement for the injured in Pakistan's squad for the . He made his (ODI) debut on 14 June 2017 against in the semi-final of the tournament at , claiming 2 wickets for 44 runs in a performance that helped restrict to 215 before Pakistan chased the target with ease. Following the Champions Trophy triumph, Raees featured in the subsequent ODI series against in the UAE, where he took 7 wickets across the five matches with his left-arm suited to the longer format. Over the course of his brief career, Raees played a total of 9 matches, capturing 14 wickets at an average of 33.14 and an economy rate of 6.01, with his best figures being 3 for 49. He also scored 27 runs across 4 at a of 9.00, primarily as a lower-order contributor. Raees's last ODI appearance came on 19 January 2018 against at , marking the end of his international limited-overs career in the 50-over format.

Playing style and records

Bowling technique

Rumman Raees is a left-arm fast-medium bowler renowned for his ability to generate , which allows him to challenge batsmen by moving the ball in the air and off the seam. His bowling action, characterized by a smooth run-up and high arm release, enables consistent lengths that complement his , making him effective in both powerplay and middle overs. Among his key variations, Raees employs a well-disguised slower ball that often deceives batters into mistiming shots, particularly in limited-overs cricket. He also relies on precise yorkers during death overs to restrict scoring and target the stumps, enhancing his utility in high-pressure situations. These variations, combined with cutters to extract extra bounce or movement, allow him to adapt to different pitch conditions and batting line-ups. A significant sustained in 2018 during the forced Raees to modify his approach post-recovery, as the damage to his right limited his ability to withstand the full impact of high-pace deliveries on landing. This led to a reduction in his overall pace, typically clocking between 130-140 km/h, and a greater dependence on accuracy, swing, and variations to maintain effectiveness rather than relying solely on speed. The required eight months of rehabilitation, during which he focused on strengthening his technique to prevent further setbacks. As a right-handed lower-order batsman, Raees contributes sporadically with useful runs to support the tail, amassing 27 runs across his nine appearances.

Career highlights

Rumman Raees was awarded a central contract by the () for the 2018–19 season as one of 33 players in Category D, recognizing his emerging role in the national setup. His standout domestic performances include career-best first-class bowling figures of 9/25 against Lahore Whites in the during the 2017–18 season, which helped secure an innings victory and ranked among the top such hauls in Pakistani . In , Raees achieved his best of 4/48, contributing to his overall tally of 79 wickets at an average of 26.77 across 52 matches. Internationally, his top ODI figures stand at 3/49 against in 2017, while in T20Is, he recorded 2/24 as his best. Raees played a key role in Pakistan's campaign, joining as a replacement for the injured and featuring in the semi-final victory over en route to the title win. In recent years, Raees remained active in franchise cricket, contributing to Islamabad United's success in the (PSL) 2024 with notable spells such as 2/19 against Lahore Qalandars, and representing Team Abu Dhabi in the 2024/25 where he claimed 4 wickets in 43 balls bowled. He continued his association with Islamabad United into the PSL 2025 season as a retained and bowling consultant, playing 3 matches and taking 2 wickets despite briefly stepping away due to a family tragedy. Throughout his career, Raees has no Test caps and limited international exposure, with just 9 ODIs (14 wickets) and 8 T20Is (8 wickets) mostly between 2016 and 2018, hampered by injuries such as and issues alongside stiff competition from established pacers like and emerging talents like .

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