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Jawad Akhtar is an English professional batting all-rounder who represents Yorkshire County Cricket Club. After progressing through the Yorkshire Pathway since the age of 10, he signed a maiden professional rookie contract. He is recognized as a standout, well-rounded player capable of representing England in all three formats.

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జవాద్ అక్తర్
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November 19, 2005
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పాంట్‌ఫ్రాక్ట్, యార్క్‌షైర్
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Major Teams Represented

  • Current Teams:
    • Yorkshire County Cricket Club (First-Team Staff & 2nd XI)
    • Wakefield Thornes Cricket Club (Yorkshire South Premier League)
  • Past Teams:
    • Yorkshire Academy / Under-18s
    • England Under-19s (Trialist)

Key Debuts

  • Academy Debut: 2022 (Yorkshire Academy)
  • 2nd XI Debut: 2023 (Yorkshire Second XI)
  • 12th Man Duty: 2025 (Selected as 12th man for England in the 1st Test against India at Headingley) 

Major Records & Achievements

  • Triple Century Maker: Scored three centuries across county colours prior to turning 19.
  • Back-to-Back Centuries (2024): Hit an outstanding 111 against Lancashire (Southport) and 106 against Middlesex (Merchant Taylors' School) while batting at number five in the Second XI Championship.
  • Academy Standout (2023): Amassed 700 runs and took 35 wickets, finishing on top of the academy's bowling averages.
  • International Recognition: Selected to serve as 12th man for the England senior squad during a Test match.

Awards & Championships

  • Under-18s One-Day County Cup (2024): Captained the Yorkshire Academy to the National Cup Title. 
  • Best Young All-Rounder (2023): Awarded by the Yorkshire Southern Premier League.
  • Best Junior Player: Awarded two years running (South Yorkshire Premier League) prior to his senior breakthroughs.