Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif () (born December 1, 1980 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) is an Indian cricketer. He is a thinly built cricketer who made it to the national team on the strength of his performances at the Under-19 level, where he captained the Indian team to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2000. He can be both defensive and aggressive, as variable strike rates in Test and ODI cricket suggest.

Personal life

Mohammad Kaif was born 1 December 1980 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. His father Mohammad Tarif has played for Railways & Uttar Pradesh. Kaif married Pooja Kaif, a Noida based journalist, on March 25, 2011.

Kaif has played for following major teams:

• India,
• Derbyshire,
• Gloucestershire,
• India Red,
• Leicestershire,
• Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI,
• Rajasthan Royals,
• Uttar Pradesh
• Kings XI Punjab (IPL 1 - IPL Season 3)
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 4)

International career

Kaif made his Test debut in 2000 against South Africa in Bangalore soon after, and was selected in the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

His early international career was considered patchy, with the occasional outstanding performance backed up by ordinary batting. His most famous feat was helping India chase down 326 with 87* (off 75 balls) in the 2002......
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