The Malaysia national cricket team is a growing Associate nation in Asian cricket, governed by the Malaysian Cricket Association. Malaysia has shown steady progress in ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers and regional Asian tournaments.
Led by star all-rounder Virandeep Singh, Malaysia’s batting lineup is built around experienced campaigners like Syed Aziz and Ahmad Faiz, while young talents such as Zubaidi Zulkifle add aggression at the top. The wicketkeeping duties are handled by Ainool Hafizs, providing stability behind the stumps.
Malaysia’s bowling attack relies on disciplined medium pacers and effective spin options, especially Khizar Hayat, who plays a crucial role in controlling the middle overs. With an improving domestic setup and consistent international exposure, Malaysia continues to strengthen its position among Asia’s Associate cricket teams.
🇲🇾 Malaysia National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions
Batsmen
Virandeep Singh (Captain) – Star top-order batter and leader, known for consistency and big-match performances.
Syed Aziz – Experienced batter capable of anchoring or accelerating innings.
Zubaidi Zulkifle – Aggressive opener providing quick starts in T20 cricket.
Ahmad Faiz (Former Captain) – Technically solid batter with long international experience.
Pavandeep Singh – Young batter contributing in limited-overs formats.
Wicketkeepers
Ainool Hafizs – First-choice wicketkeeper with sharp glove work and lower-order runs.
Sharvin Muniandy – Backup wicketkeeper and utility batter.
All-Rounders
Virandeep Singh – Key batting all-rounder who also bowls useful spin.
Syed Aziz – Batting all-rounder offering medium-pace bowling.
Khizar Hayat – Off-spin bowling all-rounder effective in the middle overs.
Muhammad Wafiq – Young all-rounder adding depth to the squad.
Fast Bowlers
Pavandeep Singh – Right-arm medium pacer contributing with bat as well.
Arief Yusof – Consistent medium-fast bowler with good control.
Nazril Rahman – Emerging pacer with pace and bounce.
Spin Bowlers
Khizar Hayat – Lead spinner and wicket-taking option.
Virandeep Singh – Part-time spin option providing flexibility.
✅ B) Malaysia Cricket Team – Full Squad Table
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virandeep Singh | All-rounder | Captain, Top Order |
| 2 | Syed Aziz | All-rounder | Bat & Medium Pace |
| 3 | Zubaidi Zulkifle | Batsman | Opener |
| 4 | Ahmad Faiz | Batsman | Experienced Batter |
| 5 | Pavandeep Singh | All-rounder | Bat & Pace |
| 6 | Ainool Hafizs | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 7 | Sharvin Muniandy | WK-Batter | Backup Keeper |
| 8 | Khizar Hayat | All-rounder | Off-spin |
| 9 | Muhammad Wafiq | All-rounder | Utility Player |
| 10 | Arief Yusof | Bowler | Medium-fast |
| 11 | Nazril Rahman | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
