Hamza Paracha

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Hamza Paracha
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Born (1988-09-21) 21 September 1988 (age 36)
Lahore, Pakistan
Source: Cricinfo, 28 November 2015

Hamza Paracha (born 21 September 1988) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Lahore cricket team. [1]

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References

  1. "Hamza Paracha". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 November 2015.