Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?

Author: Faisal MohammadPublished on: October 31, 2026Country: Pakistan
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Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?

At 21, Arafat Minhas helped Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in the tri-nation ODI series final in Lahore. He came to the crease with Pakistan five wickets down and needing 125 runs from 79 balls, then scored 61 off 31 deliveries, including five sixes, to help secure the trophy. Minhas was named player of the series after scoring 149 runs, including two half-centuries, and taking nine wickets. He said he enjoyed the pressure and tried to stay calm because the team needed someone to believe they could reach the target.

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