- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Musheer Khan
- Current Team
- PBKS
A rising prodigy of the Mumbai school of batting, Musheer Khan (born February 27, 2005) is a versatile right-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner who has quickly ascended to the elite tiers of Indian domestic cricket. The younger brother of Indian international Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer has carved out his own legacy as a high-pressure performer with a penchant for breaking long-standing records.
As of January 21, 2026, Musheer is currently representing Mumbai in a high-stakes Ranji Trophy encounter against Hyderabad. After a courageous recovery from a serious injury in late 2024, he has returned to peak form, recently being officially retained by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the IPL 2026 season at his acquisition price of ₹30 Lakh.
Musheer Khan: Career Profile & 2025–26 Resilience
The “Master Blaster” Record
Musheer etched his name in history in March 2024 during the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. By scoring a clinical century (136), he became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a hundred in a Ranji final, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s 29-year-old record. This followed a dominant U-19 World Cup 2024 campaign where he was India’s leading scorer with 360 runs.
The Comeback Trail (2025–26)
In September 2024, Musheer’s career faced a major hurdle following a road accident that resulted in a neck fracture. However, his comeback in the 2025–26 domestic season has been nothing short of inspiring:
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The Emotional Ton: In November 2025, just hours after the passing of his maternal uncle, Musheer smashed a defiant 112 against Himachal Pradesh, leading Mumbai from a precarious 73/4 to safety.
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White-Ball Versatility: In the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025–26, he was a standout all-round force for Mumbai, tallying 245 runs (including fifties against Goa and Uttarakhand) and claiming 10 wickets with his crafty left-arm spin.
IPL 2026: The PBKS “Retained Sher”
Following his maiden IPL season in 2025—where he made his debut and famously dismissed RCB’s Cameron Green—Punjab Kings have retained Musheer as a core domestic all-rounder. Under the mentorship of head coach Ricky Ponting, he is being groomed as a tactical “Impact Player” who provides middle-order stability and critical spin options.
Musheer Khan: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | PBKS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/27 | 27.00 | 13.50 | 12.00 |
| Career | Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/27 | 27.00 | 13.50 | 12.00 |
First-Class & List A Records
| Format | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | 100s / 50s | Wickets | Best Bowling |
| First-Class | 14 | 1,044 | 203* | 49.71 | 4 / 3 | 15 | 2/11 |
| List A (VHT) | 5 | 142 | 60 | 47.33 | 0 / 2 | 6 | 2/57 |
