Amidst the challenges of growing up in a rural and tumultuous area, Gurbaz found solace in cricket, playing with improvised equipment.
[7] However, Gurbaz was irresistibly drawn to cricket, a path informally supported by his friends who recognized his natural talent.
[7] His skills eventually caught the attention of Mohammad Khan Zadran, a former cricketer and coach, during a match where Gurbaz scored a half-century.
[7] Impressed by his potential, Zadran invited Gurbaz to join an academy and offered to guide his advancement in cricket.
[9] He made his first-class debut for Mis Ainak Region in the 2018 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament on 1 March 2018.
[13][14] In April 2021, Gurbaz was signed by Multan Sultans to play in the rescheduled matches in the 2021 Pakistan Super League.
[17] In March 2022, Gurbaz was named as Jason Roy's replacement in the Gujarat Titans squad for the 2022 Indian Premier League.