He played his first One Day International game against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2007.
[1][2][3] He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler with the ability to bat in the lower order.
After completion of school education he took admission in Sarwar Shaheed College in intermediate level.
In February 2003, PIA won the championship title against Khan Research Laboratories cricket team, in final match Najaf grabbed 5 wickets,[8] again In 2004 /2005 ABN-AMRO trophy PIA shared championship title with HBL in rain effected final match and Najaf was declared best bowler of the tournament.
[14] Unity Cup Chicago Cricket talent selection duties, Najaf has been supporting regional selection committee to find fast bowlers for region and Pakistan[37] Najaf is also well known cricket analyst in Pakistan, he is currently signed by Pakistan Television Corporation and Kay2 TV to cover major cricket events.