Sohaib Maqsood

Sohaib Maqsood is a Pakistani cricketer known for his aggressive batting style. Standing at 6'2'', he is frequently compared to former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. The Multan native represents various domestic teams and has competed on the international stage.

Early life and education

Sohaib Maqsood was born in Multan on 15 April 1987. He is of Punjabi descent and speaks Urdu. His upbringing in Multan connects him to a region with a strong cricket heritage. This connection is reflected in his comparisons to local legend Inzamam-ul-Haq.

Career

Maqsood began his professional journey within the Pakistani domestic circuit. He plays for the Multan Tigers in the Haier T20 Cup and represents United Bank of Pakistan in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy. His leadership skills were demonstrated when he led the Pakistan A team in 5 unofficial One Day Internationals against the UAE.

During the 2018–19 National T20 Cup, he served as the leading run-scorer for Multan. He recorded 207 runs across 7 matches during that period. His domestic roles continued to evolve through various squad selections. In April 2018, he was named vice-captain of the Federal Areas' squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. He was later named in the Federal Areas' squad again in March 2019. By September 2019, he joined the Southern Punjab squad for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.

His international career commenced on 8 November 2013. He made his ODI debut against South Africa and scored 56 runs from 54 balls. Maqsood wears the squad number 92. He chose this specific number as a personal tribute to the 1992 Cricket World Cup winning team.

In recent years, his involvement in global T20 leagues and tournaments has continued. He was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in September 2021. Following a players' draft, he joined the Dambulla Giants for the 2021 Lanka Premier League in November 2021. Currently, his average in T20 internationals stands at 14.

Personal life

Representing the national team remains a significant milestone for Maqsood. He has described the experience of playing for Pakistan as a dream come true. He expressed a strong determination to justify his selection whenever he is included in the playing eleven. While he dreams of scoring a century against India, he also values the prospect of sharing a crease with Misbah-ul-Haq. For Maqsood, batting alongside such veterans is a moment more significant than watching legends like Jacques Kallis play.