Naved Arif
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Naved Arif Gondal is a Pakistani cricket
er. Arif is a left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm medium-fast
. He currently plays for Sussex
in English county cricket
.
Naved Arif made his list A debut on 28 February 2003 in the NBP Patrons Cup against Sargodha Cricket Association. He took 1-71 in his 10 overs and scored 49 runs from 37 balls. In his second season of first class cricket at Gujranwala, Naved Arif took 18 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 20.11.
and played a key part of the victorious Trophy winning team, playing 11 matches and taking 62 wickets at an average of 22.38. In the final he took 6-58 in the second innings to help set up a target of 158 runs for Sialkot to win the trophy which they achieved for the loss of 6 wickets. His six wicket haul in the final made him the leading wicket taker in the 2008/09 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy by a single wicket. In the 2009/10 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Naved Arif achieved his career best figures of 7-66. He also took 3 wickets in the second innings to achieve his first ever 10 wicket haul in a match with overall figures of 10-96.
in the Lancashire League
during the 2010 season. Arif was largely described as a big success despite taking time to come to terms with English conditions. Arif took 64 wickets during the season with an average of 18.00 and a best of 8-35 against Lowerhouse Cricket Club
. He was also a useful run scorer for the club. He scored 769 runs at 40.5 with 5 half centuries. It was at Rawtenstall CC that Arif was given his nickname 'Barry' (as in the Great Barry Arif) a nickname that was adopted by his next club, Sussex CCC.
announced that they had signed Naved Arif for the 2011 season. They stated that he would qualify to play as a non-overseas player due to his Danish-born wife. Mark Robinson
, the Sussex coach, said that, "Naved is a late developer, and with his background in Pakistan he's had to do it the tough way." He added, "His record out there on unhelpful wickets is outstanding and he's got the potential to change games". Naved Arif made his debut for Sussex in the County Championship
match against Lancashire
at Liverpool
. Arif managed only 1 wicket in the match as Lancashire beat Sussex comfortably. He achieved cult hero status in his home debut at Hove
. Once again, Sussex were facing almost certain defeat against Lancashire when Arif put on 90 runs with Monty Panesar
for the 10th wicket to save the match. He also achieved his highest score in first class cricket as he converted his first ever half century into an unbeaten century.
Despite having the 4th best first class average for Sussex in 2011, Naved Arif only played 4 matches. He took 15 wickets at 25.86.
He made more of an impact in the List A campaign where he played 12 matches and took 9 wickets at 45.77 regularly bowling in tandem with fellow left handed fast bowler, Chris Liddle. In November 2011, Sussex announced that Naved Arif had signed a new one year contract with Sussex. Naved stated, "I want to say thank you to Sussex for keeping faith in me. I know I have so much more to give the team in 2012 and I aim to establish myself as a regular". Cricket manager, Mark Robinson said, "I’m delighted that Naveed has agreed to come back for another year. Despite his age, he is still in many ways inexperienced. He is still learning and has got lots more to give."
Cricket
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er. Arif is a left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm medium-fast
Seam bowling
Seam bowling is a phrase used for a bowling technique in cricket whereby the ball is deliberately bowled on to its seam, to cause a random deviation. Practitioners are known as seam bowlers or seamers....
. He currently plays for Sussex
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
in English county cricket
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Gujranwala Cricket Association
Naved Arif began his career at the Gujranwala Cricket Association in Pakistan. He made his first class debut on 26 January 2002 against Hyderabad Cricket Association in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He took 5-28 in his first innings. In his first season he finished as the 4th highest wicket taker in his team despite only playing 3 matches. He took 19 wickets at an average of 16.05 and with an economy of 2.64.Naved Arif made his list A debut on 28 February 2003 in the NBP Patrons Cup against Sargodha Cricket Association. He took 1-71 in his 10 overs and scored 49 runs from 37 balls. In his second season of first class cricket at Gujranwala, Naved Arif took 18 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 20.11.
Sialkot Cricket Association
In the 2008/09 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Naved Arif represented the Sialkot Cricket AssociationSialkot Cricket Association
Sialkot Cricket Association governs cricket in the district of Sialkot in Pakistan....
and played a key part of the victorious Trophy winning team, playing 11 matches and taking 62 wickets at an average of 22.38. In the final he took 6-58 in the second innings to help set up a target of 158 runs for Sialkot to win the trophy which they achieved for the loss of 6 wickets. His six wicket haul in the final made him the leading wicket taker in the 2008/09 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy by a single wicket. In the 2009/10 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Naved Arif achieved his career best figures of 7-66. He also took 3 wickets in the second innings to achieve his first ever 10 wicket haul in a match with overall figures of 10-96.
Rawtenstall Cricket Club
Naved Arif signed for Rawtenstall Cricket ClubRawtenstall Cricket Club
Rawtenstall Cricket Club is a cricket club in the Lancashire League, which plays its home games at the Worswick Memorial Ground in Rawtenstall. For the 2011 season its captain is Vinny Hanson, and its professional is Sri Lankan Malinga Bandara. The club has won the league on seven occasions and won...
in the Lancashire League
Lancashire League
The Lancashire League is a competitive league of local cricket clubs drawn from the small to middle-sized mill towns, mainly but not exclusively, of East Lancashire...
during the 2010 season. Arif was largely described as a big success despite taking time to come to terms with English conditions. Arif took 64 wickets during the season with an average of 18.00 and a best of 8-35 against Lowerhouse Cricket Club
Lowerhouse Cricket Club
Lowerhouse Cricket Club is a cricket club in the Lancashire League, which plays its home games at Liverpool Road in Burnley. For the 2011 season its captain is Charlie Cottam, and its professional is South African Francois Hasbroek. The club won the league for the first time in 2005, captained by...
. He was also a useful run scorer for the club. He scored 769 runs at 40.5 with 5 half centuries. It was at Rawtenstall CC that Arif was given his nickname 'Barry' (as in the Great Barry Arif) a nickname that was adopted by his next club, Sussex CCC.
Sussex County Cricket Club
In February 2011, Sussex County Cricket ClubSussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
announced that they had signed Naved Arif for the 2011 season. They stated that he would qualify to play as a non-overseas player due to his Danish-born wife. Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson
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, the Sussex coach, said that, "Naved is a late developer, and with his background in Pakistan he's had to do it the tough way." He added, "His record out there on unhelpful wickets is outstanding and he's got the potential to change games". Naved Arif made his debut for Sussex in the County Championship
County Championship
The County Championship is the domestic first-class cricket competition in England and Wales...
match against Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
at Liverpool
Liverpool
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. Arif managed only 1 wicket in the match as Lancashire beat Sussex comfortably. He achieved cult hero status in his home debut at Hove
Hove
Hove is a town on the south coast of England, immediately to the west of its larger neighbour Brighton, with which it forms the unitary authority Brighton and Hove. It forms a single conurbation together with Brighton and some smaller towns and villages running along the coast...
. Once again, Sussex were facing almost certain defeat against Lancashire when Arif put on 90 runs with Monty Panesar
Monty Panesar
Mudhsuden Singh Panesar, known as Monty Panesar , is an English cricketer who currently plays for Sussex. A left-arm spinner, Panesar played Test and one-day cricket for England until 2009. In English county cricket he played for Northamptonshire until 2009...
for the 10th wicket to save the match. He also achieved his highest score in first class cricket as he converted his first ever half century into an unbeaten century.
Despite having the 4th best first class average for Sussex in 2011, Naved Arif only played 4 matches. He took 15 wickets at 25.86.
He made more of an impact in the List A campaign where he played 12 matches and took 9 wickets at 45.77 regularly bowling in tandem with fellow left handed fast bowler, Chris Liddle. In November 2011, Sussex announced that Naved Arif had signed a new one year contract with Sussex. Naved stated, "I want to say thank you to Sussex for keeping faith in me. I know I have so much more to give the team in 2012 and I aim to establish myself as a regular". Cricket manager, Mark Robinson said, "I’m delighted that Naveed has agreed to come back for another year. Despite his age, he is still in many ways inexperienced. He is still learning and has got lots more to give."