Alishan Sharafu
Player Information
Player Overview
Alishan Sharafu is a UAE cricketer who has represented the national team across international competitions while also featuring in franchise cricket. He has continued to develop his game as part of the next generation of players in UAE cricket.
Playing Style
Alishan Sharafu is a right handed batter who can also contribute with right arm medium bowling. His role allows him to provide options in both the batting lineup and all round responsibilities when required.
Which Team Does Alishan Sharafu Play for in ILT20?
Alishan Sharafu plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Season 5. He is a UAE batting all rounder born on 10 January 2003. He has 392 ILT20 runs across 16 innings and has batted alongside Andre Russell and Sunil Narine at Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Career Background
Alishan Sharafu was born on 10 January 2003 and plays as a UAE international batting all rounder. He is Kerala born and plays for the UAE national team. He bats right handed and bowls right arm medium. He has represented the UAE in international cricket and has continued to develop as part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders franchise alongside world class players. Batting alongside Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in match situations gives him direct exposure to how elite T20 players approach their innings at different stages, which is an invaluable learning environment for a young UAE batter.
ILT20 Record
Alishan Sharafu has 392 ILT20 runs across 16 innings, making him one of the most prolific UAE batters in the tournament’s history. Still only 23 years old in Season 5, his ILT20 record shows consistent output across multiple seasons at the highest level of UAE franchise cricket.
ILT20 Season 5 Context
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are owned by the Knight Riders Group, the same company behind Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. They play home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders Group’s global T20 experience gives Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a franchise structure and coaching setup that is well suited to developing young players like Alishan Sharafu alongside established international names.
Playing Style at UAE Venues
Sharafu bats right handed and can bowl right arm medium. Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Knight Riders’ primary home ground, is where he has developed much of his ILT20 experience. His 392 runs across 16 innings demonstrate consistent output in UAE franchise conditions, showing he has learned to handle the slower Abu Dhabi surface that challenges batters who rely purely on power rather than timing and placement.