Mohammad Aadil Alam, also known as Aadil Ansari (born 18 October 2003), is a Nepalese cricketer.[1][2] Alam has been representing Madhesh Province Cricket Team in domestic cricket. In March 2022, he was named in Nepal's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2021–22 Nepal T20I Tri-Nation Series.[3] He made his T20I debut on 31 March 2022, against Papua New Guinea.[4] He made his List A debut on 6 May 2022, for Nepal against Zimbabwe A.[5] Later the same month, he was named in Nepal's One Day International (ODI) squad for round 13 of the 2019–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 in the United States,[6] He made his ODI debut on 11 June 2022, against the United States,[7] where he took three wickets.[8][9]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammad Aadil Alam |
| Born | 18 October 2003 Simraungadh, Nepal |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Role | All Rounder, Middle Order Batsman - 5 |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| ODI debut (cap 32) | 11 June 2022 v USA |
| Last ODI | 16 July 2022 v Namibia |
| T20I debut (cap 41) | 31 March 2022 v PNG |
| Last T20I | 30 August 2022 v Kenya |
Source: Cricinfo, 30 August 2022 | |
Early life and background
editMohammad Aadil Alam was born on 18 October 2003 in Simraungadh, Bara District, Nepal. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and began playing in local tournaments in Madhesh Province. His early performances in school-level and district competitions earned him recognition from provincial coaches and selectors.[10]
Domestic career
editAlam began his professional domestic career with Madhesh Province in Nepal's structured provincial competitions. His standout performance came during the Prime Minister Cup, where he played a key role in Madhesh's upset victory against a stronger side.[11] His consistent form in domestic formats eventually led to attention from national selectors.[12]
International career
editIn March 2022, Alam was selected for the Nepal national team's squad in the 2021–22 Nepal T20I Tri-Nation Series, making his debut against Papua New Guinea on 31 March 2022.[13] He later made his ODI debut on 11 June 2022 against the United States during the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, taking 3 wickets in a promising start.[14]
Playing style
editAadil Alam is known for his disciplined right-arm medium pace bowling with a focus on accuracy and economy.[15] With the bat, he typically plays in the lower-middle order, capable of producing quick runs in the death overs.[16] He is also regarded as a sharp fielder with good reflexes and speed.[17]
Controversy and Ban Lift
editOn 23 January 2023, Mohammad Aadil Alam was arrested by Nepal Police on allegations of spot-fixing during the Nepal T20 League. He was among several players investigated for suspected corruption, including intentionally bowling no-balls.[18]
In March 2024, the Kathmandu District Court acquitted Alam due to lack of sufficient evidence. The ruling effectively cleared him of the charges.[19]
Following the verdict, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) reviewed the case through its Integrity Committee. On 5 May 2025, CAN officially lifted Alam’s suspension, allowing him to return to domestic and international cricket. The decision was reported by several major Nepali news outlets.[20][21][22][23]
References
edit- ↑ "Mohammad Aadil Alam". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "Watch: Nepal debutant Aadil Alam replicates MS Dhoni's helicopter shot". Yard Breaker. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ↑ @CricketNep (22 March 2022). "Nepal Squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "4th Match, Kirtipur, March 31, 2022, Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "1st unofficial ODI, Kirtipur, May 06, 2022, Zimbabwe A tour of Nepal". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "Nepali squad announced for USA Series". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "87th Match, Pearland, June 11, 2022, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "Nepal-US match ends in dramatic tie Kuwait dent Nepal's". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ↑ Tripathi, Divy (31 March 2022). "Watch: 18-Year-Old Nepal Debutant Unleashes Dhoni-Style Helicopter Shot On His Way To Blistering 11-Ball 31". Wisden. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ↑ "Aadil Alam: A Rising Talent from Simraungadh". Cricnepal. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Aadil Alam helps Madhesh Province to an upset victory". OnlineKhabar. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Young talents emerge in Prime Minister Cup". MyRepublica. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Nepal secure win in opening match of Tri-Series". The Himalayan Times. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Aadil Alam impresses on ODI debut vs USA". BBC Nepali. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Discipline defines Aadil's bowling". Nepal Live. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Aadil Alam's quickfire knock lifts Nepal total". Cricket Nepal. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Brilliant fielding highlights Nepal's youth strength". Sportskeeda. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "स्पट फिक्सिङको आरोपमा राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट टिमका खेलाडी आदिल आलम पक्राउ". ekantipur.com. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Kathmandu court acquits three cricketers, two others of spot-fixing charges". The Kathmandu Post. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Cricketer Mohammad Aadil Alam's ban lifted". OnlineKhabar. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "प्रतिबन्ध हटेसँगै राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट खेलाडी आदिल आलम खेल्न पाउने". Setopati. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Ban imposed on national cricket player Mohammad Adil Alam lifted". Ratopati. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ↑ "Cricket Association of Nepal lifts cricketer Adil Alam's ban". Kantipur. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.