Murtaza Hussain      

Full name Murtaza Hussain

Born December 20, 1974, Bahawalpur, Punjab

Current age 34 years 342 days

Major teams Bahawalpur, Derbyshire 2nd XI, Islamabad, Islamabad Cricket Association, Khan Research Labs, Middlesex 2nd XI, Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, Surrey, Surrey 2nd XI, United Bank Limited

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak

Murtaza Hussain is an off-spin bowler who has played first-class cricket in Pakistan since 1990, and has even played for Pakistan A. He has played club cricket in England and recently gained his British passport, qualifying to play for England. He had played for the second XIs at Derbyshire, Middlesex and Surrey before finally making his debut for Surrey's Championship side in September 2007.

Alan Butcher, the Surrey coach, said, "I became aware of Murtaza about two years ago and since that time he has gained English qualification. He has taken over 500 wickets in first-class cricket in Pakistan and he has trained and played some cricket with us in the second team this year. As such, we have registered him for the remainder of this season."

Cricinfo staff September 2007

May 24, 2008

Murtaza Hussain stabs into the ground on his way to 56

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Apr 20, 2008

Murtaza Hussain portrait

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Apr 11, 2000

Off-spinner Murtaza Hussain of KRL in action during the 1st semi-final of NBP Cup

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