His struggles to make a significant impact during both ODI, T20 World Cups have attracted heavy criticism.
Iftikhar Ahmed is a top-order batter and a more than handy off-spinner. He has represented Pakistan in every format and has been permanent part of white-ball squad, recently.
Iftikhar Ahmed made his ODI debut in 2015 and Test and T20I debuts in 2016.
Iftikhar Ahmed was born on September 03, 1990.
Iftikhar hails from Peshawar. He belongs to a Pashtun family.
Iftikhar Ahmed plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He has previously played for Karachi Kings, Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi.
Iftikhar Ahmed considers Misbah-ul-Haq as his cricketing role model.
Iftikhar is referred as 'Chachu' by his teammates and fans.
His jersey number in the Pakistan team is 95.
Iftikhar Ahmed is married. He has a son and a daughter.
Iftikhar Ahmed likes to eat lamb dishes.
New Zealand is Iftikhar's favourite destination
He has built a cricket stadium in his home village so the local talent can develop.