10 Facts About Karim Sadiq

Karim Sadiq is a right-handed batsman who occasionally serves as a wicket-keeper for the Afghanistan national team.

Karim Sadiq was suspended for one match during the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifier due to "inappropriate and intentional physical contact" in their defeat to the Netherlands.

Shortly after Afghanistan achieved ODI status, Karim Sadiq quit the national setup as he was upset at his brother, Hasti Gul, being dropped for their ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Zimbabwe XI.

Karim Sadiq accused national coach Kabir Khan of not acting in the best interest of the team.

In February 2010, Karim Sadiq made his Twenty20 International debut in the Sri Lanka Associates T20 Series against Ireland.

Later, Karim Sadiq was a key member of Afghanistan's World Twenty20 Qualifier winning team.

Karim Sadiq was later named in Afghanistan's squad for the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

Karim Sadiq was a key member of Afghanistan's 2010 ACC Trophy Elite winning squad, which defeated Nepal in the final by 95 runs.

Karim Sadiq later featured in Afghanistan's first One Day International against a Full Member Test-playing nation when they played Pakistan at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in February 2012.

Karim Sadiq top scored in Afghanistan's innings with 40 runs, before becoming one of Shahid Afridi's five wickets.