Samiullah

Samiullah is an experienced batting all-rounder with a strong track record across both Pakistan's domestic circuit and English club cricket.

A product of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) system, Samiullah made his First-Class debut in October 2017 against Khan Research Laboratories in Sialkot. He has gone on to play 21 First-Class matches for FATA, scoring 914 runs at an average of 26.11 with a highest score of 104 not out, including a century and four half-centuries, and has featured regularly in List A cricket (349 runs at 24.92, high score 81) and Twenty20 (474 runs at 26.33, high score 71*) for the side. He has also made First-Class appearances for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2020/21) and Tuskers (2023/24), and has been part of the Peshawar Zalmi setup in the Pakistan Super League. He remains an active member of the FATA squad, having played as recently as February 2026.

Primarily known in Pakistan as a top-order batter — his bowling has featured only sparingly at First-Class level there — Samiullah has developed into a genuine dual-threat all-rounder since taking his game to England, regularly contributing wickets alongside his runs.

He first arrived in English club cricket with Gedling Colliery CC in Nottingham in 2024, and made an immediate impression: 630 runs at an average of 35.00 from 21 innings, including a century (107*), while also picking up 25 wickets with the ball at 23.44 and a best of 4/17 — an outstanding all-round return in his debut UK season. He returned to Gedling for 2025 and pushed on further with the bat, scoring 888 runs at 44.40, with a high score of 131 and six half-centuries, while adding another 21 wickets at 32.71 (best of 4/52). Across those two seasons in Nottingham combined, Samiullah scored 1,518 runs at an average of just under 40 and claimed 46 wickets — a genuine dual-threat return that marked him out as one of the league's most complete overseas professionals.

For 2026, Samiullah moved to Gidea Park & Romford CC and produced the best season of his UK career to date: 958 runs at an outstanding average of 68.43 from 18 innings, with a high score of 131, two centuries and seven fifties, to go with 9 wickets at 51.00 (best of 4/61) — figures that underline his growth as a batter with every season he has spent in England.

Off the field, he holds an ECB Level Two coaching qualification and has been enthusiastic about contributing to his clubs' coaching setups, junior pathways, and overall development structures. Adding to his appeal, Sami has access to accommodation in both London and Nottingham, making him an ideal signing for any club that may be limited in its ability to provide housing for overseas players. A proven performer, qualified coach, and fully committed club professional, Samiullah will no doubt be a player in high demand for the coming season.