- Role
- Opening batter · UAE captain
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Batting
- Right-hand bat
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
- Born
- Pakistan (1994); represents UAE
- Net worth
- $250k–$500k (editorial estimate)
The UAE’s run machine
Born in Pakistan and forged in UAE domestic cricket, Muhammad Waseem has become one of the heaviest scorers in Associate T20 history. As opener and captain he sets UAE’s tempo single-handedly — a genuine six-hitter off the front foot with a century count that embarrasses many Full Member openers.
Career highlights
- UAE captain across formats through the current World Cup cycle
- One of the most prolific T20I century-makers in Associate cricket
- Led UAE through the combined Asia–EAP qualifier that sent them to the 2026 T20 World Cup alongside Nepal and Oman
- A marquee local name in the UAE’s ILT20 era, batting on home grounds that host global franchise cricket
Playing style
Waseem is a powerplay hitter in the modern mold: still head, huge bat swing, and total commitment to the aerial route down the ground. Bowlers get six balls of examination per over — there is no quiet start. As captain he is similarly aggressive, backing wrist-spin and attacking fields.
Net worth and earnings
Playing in the UAE puts Waseem closer to cricket’s money than most Associate stars: the Emirates Cricket Board contracts its core players professionally, and the ILT20 has raised the domestic ceiling. Editorial estimates place his net worth at $250,000–$500,000 as of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the captain of the UAE cricket team?
Muhammad Waseem captains the UAE men's team, leading them through T20 World Cup qualification and the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 pathway.
Why is Muhammad Waseem considered one of the best Associate batters?
He is among the most prolific century-makers in T20 international cricket outside the Full Members, consistently ranking near the top of Associate run charts with an exceptional strike rate as an opener.
What is Muhammad Waseem's net worth?
No official figure exists. Editorial estimates based on his UAE contract, ILT20 exposure and league earnings place it in the $250,000–$500,000 range as of 2026.
Net worth figures are editorial estimates compiled from public reporting. Players and boards rarely disclose contract values. Profile last updated 16 July 2026.