Gloucestershire (2021–2024)
In December 2021,he was re-signed by Gloucestershire for the 2022 season. [12]
Gohar has made notable contributions in English county cricket as an all-rounder,supporting his teams with both ball and bat. While primarily known for his slow left-arm orthodox spin,he delivered standout performances for Gloucestershire,including 47 wickets in the 2022 County Championship,ranking among the top bowlers in Division One. [13] Over his Gloucestershire tenure,he recorded his best innings figures of 6 for 43 and accumulated more than 118 wickets in 34 first-class matches. [14] In addition,he proved valuable with the bat in the lower order,scoring over 2,500 runs in county cricket at an average above 22,including a century. [15]
Middlesex (2025–present)
In November 2024,his dual skill set led Middlesex to sign him as a locally qualified player from 2025,strengthening both their red-ball and white-ball squads. [15] [16] [17]
Since joining Middlesex,Zafar Gohar has contributed significantly as an all-rounder,with several impactful performances in both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup. In a Championship fixture against Gloucestershire,his former team,he recorded his best figures for the county with 5 for 53,helping set up an innings victory. [18] He also proved valuable with the bat,making several lower-order contributions,including a match-winning six under pressure to defeat Kent at Lord’s. [19] In the 2025 One-Day Cup,he produced an all-round display against Leicestershire,taking 4 for 39 before scoring 48 from 34 balls to keep Middlesex’s knockout hopes alive. [20]
