Rahmanullah Gurbaz (born 28 November 2001) is an Afghan cricketer. He is a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman who plays for the Afghanistan national cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
Gurbaz made his international debut for Afghanistan in September 2019, in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Zimbabwe. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in January 2021, against Ireland, and became the first batsman for Afghanistan to score a century on debut in an ODI match.
Gurbaz is a powerful and aggressive batsman, and is known for his ability to hit the ball long distances. He is also a good wicket-keeper, and has taken over 100 catches in international cricket.
Gurbaz has been praised for his talent and potential, and is considered to be one of the most promising young cricketers in the world. He has been compared to Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicket-keeper batsman, for his aggressive batting style.
Gurbaz has played in a number of T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Super League, and the Big Bash League. He has also played in the County Championship in England.
In the 2023 IPL season, Gurbaz was traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders. He made his debut for the team against the Punjab Kings on 26 March 2023.
Gurbaz is a popular figure in Afghanistan, and is considered to be a role model for young people. He is also a vocal advocate for peace and development in Afghanistan.
