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Zahoor Khan
Bowler · United Arab Emirates
- Born
- 25 May 1989
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast
- ODI debut
- 24 January 2017
Zahoor Khan is a United Arab Emirates fast bowler and a MI Emirates player in ILT20 Season 5. Born in Faisalabad in 1989, he has been a UAE international since 2017, holds the best ODI figures by an Emirati bowler, and brings years of franchise experience to MI Emirates.
Zahoor Khan: Quick Facts
| Full name | Zahoor Khan |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1989, Faisalabad, Pakistan |
| Age | 37 (as of 2 November 2026) |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| ILT20 team | MI Emirates |
Early life
Zahoor Khan was born on 25 May 1989 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He moved into Emirates cricket and made his T20I debut for the United Arab Emirates against Afghanistan in the Desert T20 Challenge on 16 January 2017, followed by his ODI debut against Scotland on 24 January 2017.
Family and personal life
Zahoor Khan grew up in Faisalabad in Pakistan before making his cricketing home in the Emirates. His long UAE career, from his 2017 debut to a MI Emirates contract for Season 5, made him one of the side's most experienced bowlers.
Domestic and franchise career
Zahoor Khan has played franchise cricket around the world, including MI Emirates in the ILT20 and MI Emirates Development, Quetta Gladiators, B-Love Kandy and Galle Titans, Deccan Gladiators and Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10, and Brampton Wolves and Mississauga Panthers in the Global T20 in Canada. In the Emirates he played for Fujairah and Sharjah. He also turned out for Emirates Blues.
International career
Zahoor Khan made his T20I debut for the United Arab Emirates against Afghanistan on 16 January 2017, and his ODI debut against Scotland on 24 January 2017. On 2 March 2017 he took 6 for 34 against Ireland, the best ODI figures by an Emirati bowler. In December 2020 he was among ten cricketers handed a year-long full-time contract by the Emirates Cricket Board.
Records and achievements
Zahoor Khan's record makes him one of the UAE's most prolific bowlers in both white-ball formats.
- 6 for 34 against Ireland on 2 March 2017, the best ODI figures by an Emirati bowler.
- 93 ODI wickets in 62 matches for the United Arab Emirates.
- 72 T20I wickets in 57 matches, with best figures of 4 for 16 against Qatar.
- A year-long full-time Emirates Cricket Board contract in December 2020, one of ten handed out.
- An ILT20 Season 5 place with MI Emirates, signed at the auction for USD 30,000.
Zahoor Khan's Net Worth and Salary
Zahoor Khan earns from UAE cricket and from franchise deals around the world. MI Emirates signed him at the Season 5 auction for USD 30,000, and that fee is his confirmed ILT20 income for the season.
Zahoor Khan in ILT20 Season 5
MI Emirates signed Zahoor Khan at the Season 5 auction for USD 30,000. He joins a side captained by Nicholas Pooran, the side that won the ILT20 title in 2024. All ten league fixtures for MI Emirates are below.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Start (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Saturday 21 November 2026 | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 5 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 7 | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 9 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2:00 pm GST |
| Match 13 | Monday 30 November 2026 | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 16 | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 20 | Sunday 6 December 2026 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2:00 pm GST |
| Match 22 | Monday 7 December 2026 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 26 | Friday 11 December 2026 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Match 28 | Sunday 13 December 2026 | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2:00 pm GST |
No Season 5 match has been played yet, so there are no Season 5 numbers for this player. This section will be updated as matches are played.
Career stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Avg | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 62 | 93 | 25.86 | 6/34 |
| T20I | 57 | 72 | 19.52 | 4/16 |
Statistics as of 2 November 2026. His ODI and T20I numbers come from his United Arab Emirates career since 2017.
FAQs
How old is Zahoor Khan?
Zahoor Khan is 37 years old. He was born on 25 May 1989 in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Which team does Zahoor Khan play for in ILT20 Season 5?
Zahoor Khan plays for MI Emirates in ILT20 Season 5, signed at the auction for USD 30,000.
What is Zahoor Khan's best ODI bowling?
His best ODI bowling is 6 for 34 against Ireland on 2 March 2017, the best ODI figures by an Emirati bowler.
When did Zahoor Khan make his international debut?
He made his T20I debut against Afghanistan on 16 January 2017 and his ODI debut against Scotland on 24 January 2017.
Where has Zahoor Khan played franchise cricket?
He has played for MI Emirates in the ILT20, Quetta Gladiators, B-Love Kandy, Galle Titans, Deccan Gladiators, Maratha Arabians, Brampton Wolves and Mississauga Panthers.
Conclusion
Zahoor Khan's path runs from Faisalabad to the Emirates, from a 2017 debut to the best ODI figures by an Emirati bowler and 93 ODI wickets. A MI Emirates contract for ILT20 Season 5 keeps the veteran fast bowler on a big stage at 37. This page will be updated as the season is played.
More coverage: the MI Emirates squad, the Season 5 schedule and the full players index.