Irfan Karim

Irfan Karim currently represents the Kenya National team and is considered one of the best ICC Associate Cricketers in both departments. He is a top-order (ideally 3 or 4) left-handed bat and wicketkeeper. With over 140 International caps and counting, he has the experience and results to contribute to the success of whichever team he represents.

An asset of any good cricketer is the ability to perform under pressure - Associates cricketers play under significant pressure due to the nature of the ICC's structure. Poor results in one series or tournament could mean loss of funding, fixtures, and careers that can have lasting implications for years until a country is given a chance to redeem themselves. This speaks volumes of the success he has had so far in an unforgiving environment.

Karim has also dominated in England for the past decade. After initial stints in Leicestershire for Broomleys (2012-14: 1,022 runs at 31.94), and Rothley (2015-18: 2,343 runs at 45.94), he has since played for Middlesex clubs Swamibapa (2019), and Wycombe House (2022: 496 runs at 49.60) either side of COVID.

The run machine is now seeking another opportunity for the 2023 season and is looking to replicate the success enjoyed during his last full-season stint in 2018 when racking up 1,104 runs at 92 with 3 centuries for Rothley.

Holder of a British Passport, Karim is ideally looking to play near Watford (where he has accommodation) but is open to considering other options further afield.