Musheer Khan Biography: Age, Family, Ranji Records and Latest News

Musheer Khan is trending in India after a patient 65 for Mumbai on the opening day of the new Ranji Trophy season. He is only 21, but he has already scored two centuries at a Under-19 World Cup, a double hundred in a Ranji quarter-final and a hundred in a Ranji final, and he has recovered from a serious road accident. This biography covers his family, his rise and his current form.

Musheer Khan at a Glance

• Full name: Musheer Naushad Khan Wikipedia
• Born: 27 February 2005 Wikipedia
• Age: 21
• Role: left-handed batter who also bowls, described by Wisden as an all-rounder india
• Teams: Mumbai, India B, India Under-19 and Punjab Kings in the IPL fancode
• Brother: India batter Sarfaraz Khan

Birthplace and Family

Sources disagree on his birthplace. Wikipedia’s infobox says Mumbai, though its text says Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and notes that his family hails from Azamgarh. Wisden says he was born in Mumbai. A safe line is “born in Mumbai, with family roots in Azamgarh.” Musheer Khan +2

Musheer is the younger brother of Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan, who is eight years older. Their father, Naushad Khan, was a passionate coach who shaped both sons into top-level cricketers. Musheer spent countless hours at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, where he learned the fundamentals of the game. Musheer Khan +2

First-Class Debut

He made his first-class debut for Mumbai in December 2022 in the Ranji Trophy. His early record was not smooth. He was even dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji squad after scoring 96 runs in five innings. tv9telugupressreader

Under-19 World Cup 2024

His big step came at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. Wisden says he emerged as one of the tournament’s best all-rounders, and The Hindu reports he marked the tournament with two centuries before joining the Ranji squad. wisdenpressreader

The 2024 Ranji Trophy Run

What followed was remarkable. After being dropped, he scored an unbeaten double hundred in the quarter-final, a crucial fifty in the semi-final and a patient century in the final. In the final against Vidarbha, he made 136 off 326 balls in just under eight hours, which was instrumental in Mumbai’s win at the Wankhede. That innings gave Mumbai their first Ranji title in eight years. Musheer thrilled with his contributions in Mumbai’s successful campaign +2

It also made history: just weeks after turning 19, he became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a hundred in a Ranji final, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record. Wisden’s report adds that Tendulkar’s record was the twin hundreds he scored in the 1994-95 final against Punjab. wisdenwisden

Duleep Trophy and IPL

Wikipedia references a third first-class century on his Duleep Trophy debut. In the IPL, he is listed with Punjab Kings, and Wisden notes that his brother Sarfaraz went unsold in the same auction, which began his IPL journey. Musheer Khan +2

The Road Accident in 2024

In September 2024, he was in a serious accident. While travelling from Azamgarh to Lucknow for the Irani Cup, he suffered a fracture in the neck region in a road accident on the outskirts of Lucknow. His father and coach was with him. The Mumbai Cricket Association said he was stable, conscious and well-oriented. He was expected to be out for at least three months, and he missed the Irani Cup and the early Ranji matches. At the time, he had scored three centuries and a half-century in nine first-class matches. Indian cricketer Musheer Khan injured in road accident +4

Recovery and Return

He came back to the Mumbai side. A profile notes that he remained a pillar for Mumbai, scoring a resilient century against Delhi in January 2026 in the Ranji Trophy. tv9telugu

Latest News: Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Opener

On 11 October 2026, Mumbai faced Chandigarh at the Wankhede in the Elite Group D match. Mumbai lost star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal early, and vice-captain Ayush Mhatre’s 48 and Musheer’s 65 helped them find some momentum. At lunch, Mumbai were 84 for 2, with Musheer on 26. He added 76 for the third wicket with captain Siddhesh Lad, though the partnership took 145 balls. Ranji Trophy: Siddhesh Lad's Unbeaten 80, Musheer Khan's 65 Rescue Mumbai After Early Jolt +2

Musheer was out for 65 off 149 balls with four boundaries, caught behind off Rohit Dhanda, and Sarfaraz Khan was out for one soon after. Mumbai ended the day on 249 for 5, with Lad unbeaten on 80. One report called Mumbai “a little too cautious,” and noted that Lad had completed 5,000 runs for the side. Ranji Trophy: Siddhesh Lad's Unbeaten 80, Musheer Khan's 65 Rescue Mumbai After Early Jolt +3

What Next for Musheer?

Musheer’s record shows he is at his best when the match demands patience. His next task is turning solid fifties like the Chandigarh knock into big hundreds, and building a place in India A or the white-ball side. With Sarfaraz already in the national picture, the brothers could eventually play together for India.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Musheer Khan? He is 21, born on 27 February 2005.

Who is Musheer Khan’s brother? Sarfaraz Khan, who is eight years older.

What record did Musheer Khan break? He became the youngest Mumbai batter to score a Ranji final hundred, passing Sachin Tendulkar’s record.

Which IPL team does Musheer Khan play for? Punjab Kings.