Amjad Javed is a former cricketer who played for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team.
13 Facts About Amjad Javed
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Amjad Javed is a right-handed allrounder who bowls right-arm medium.
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Amjad Javed is one of the few cricketers for the UAE who had played Asia Cup.
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Amjad Javed's grandfather moved to Dubai from Lahore, Pakistan 50 years ago, when his father was only 2 years old.
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Amjad Javed is of Pakistani descent but born and raised in the UAE.
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Amjad Javed worked for Emirates airlines as a baggage handler.
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Amjad Javed made his One Day International debut for the United Arab Emirates against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium in 2008 Asia Cup.
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Amjad Javed scored 10 runs in which he hit a four and six and then bowled two overs without any success.
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In World Cup Qualifier, Amjad Javed hit a blistering 164 from 117 balls, laced with 17 fours and eight sixes at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom as the UAE completed a 112-run win over Denmark.
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In 2010, in a List-A match against Bermuda, Amjad Javed hit blitzed 89 off 59 balls which included seven fours and five sixes as UAE extended their domination over Bermuda with a thumping 134-run win at the National Stadium.
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In 2012, Amjad Javed finished with the best figures 4 for 49 against Netherlands in the Intercontinental Cup played at Deventer.
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Amjad Javed is the only player in the world to involve in more than one 100+ stand for the 7th wicket in Cricket World Cup history.
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Amjad Javed holds the record for facing the most number of balls in a T20I innings when batting at number seven position.