Career
He is a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off break bowler. He had played for Mumbai at age-group levels such as Under-14, Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-22. Shaikh was signed up by Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2009 Indian Premier League without having played any senior-level cricket.
He made his senior cricket debut in that tournament against the Deccan Chargers, but did not get to bat or bowl.
He made his List A debut for Mumbai in 2012.
