Ashar Zaidi

Nationality

Pakistan

Born

July 13, 1981 (44 years)

Born on July 13, 1981 in Karachi, Zaidi played for Islamabad in the Pakistan domestic league before migrating to England to further his cricketing career. A left handed batsman, Zaidi is also an useful left-arm orthodox spinner. <br/> <br/> Zaidi has played for Pakistan 'A' as well, but it was a contract with the UK based club, Wood Lane CC that helped him in furthering his ambitions. He wrote to several counties requesting a trial, and all his efforts bore fruit when he was offered a two year contract by Sussex during the 2013 season. <br/>