Mujeeb Ur Rahman — Afghanistan's Mystery Spinner Explained
Mujeeb Ur Rahman is one of cricket's most unique bowlers — a right-arm mystery spinner who bowls off-spin, doosras, carrom balls, and leg-spin variations with exceptional control.
The Mystery Spinner
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (born 2001) is one of the most unusual bowlers in world cricket. A right-arm spinner, he bowls off-spin, doosras (the off-spinner's googly), carrom balls, and top-spinners from the same action. His wrist position and hand action are extraordinarily flexible, allowing him to generate both off-break and leg-break variations, making him almost impossible to read.
Records and Achievements
Mujeeb became the youngest player to take wickets in an ODI World Cup (2019) and the youngest to take a T20I five-wicket haul. He played in the IPL for Punjab Kings and later Sunrisers Hyderabad, where his T20 economy rates below 7 despite his bowling pace-up deliveries impressed franchise teams worldwide. He has played in the BBL, PSL, and CPL.
Frequently asked questions
What type of bowler is Mujeeb Ur Rahman?
Mujeeb is a mystery right-arm spinner who bowls off-spin, doosras, carrom balls, and leg-break variations from the same action. He is one of T20 cricket's most economical and deceptive bowlers.