When was Aarif Sheikh born?

Aarif Sheikh was born on 5 October 1997 in Birgunj.

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Aarif Sheikh

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Nepalese cricketer

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Aarif Sheikh (born 4 October 1997) is a Nepalese cricketer, who has been a former vice-captain of the Nepal under-19 cricket team and currently plays for the senior team. Aarif is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his List A debut for Nepal in the 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament against Namibia on 21 January 2015. He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Nepal's first ever One Day International (ODI) match, against the Netherlands, in August 2018.

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Born: 5 October 1997 wd
Place of birth: Birgunj wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: cricketer wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

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His younger brother, Aasif Sheikh, also plays for the national team as a Wicket-keeper batter. Aarif has been known for guiding his younger brother as a mentor in their childhood. They have been playing together in the national team since 2021, mostly in ODI-Format of the game.

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When was Aarif Sheikh born?: Aarif Sheikh was born on 5 October 1997 in Birgunj.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Aarif Sheikh". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/aarif-sheikh. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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