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Imran Khan
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Imran Khan Niazi is Pakistan's greatest cricketing icon, one of the supreme fast-bowling all-rounders in history, and a leader of legendary charisma. Bowling with hostile pace, lethal reverse swing, and batting with rock-solid technique in the middle order, Imran shaped Pakistan cricket into a fearless world power.
1992 'Cornered Tigers' World Cup Triumph
In the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia, with Pakistan facing imminent group-stage elimination, Imran famously urged his squad to play like 'Cornered Tigers'. In the final at the MCG against England, Imran top-scored with 72 and claimed the championship-winning final wicket, bowing out on the presentation podium as world champion.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 88 | 126 | 3,807 | 136 | 37.69 | Data unavailable | 6 | 18 | 362 |
| ODI | 175 | 151 | 3,709 | 102* | 33.41 | 66.54 | 1 | 19 | 182 |
| T20I | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
| IPL / Franchise | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 88 | 126 | 3,807 | 136 | 37.69 | Data unavailable | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| ODI | 175 | 151 | 3,709 | 102* | 33.41 | 66.54 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 88 | 362 | 8/58 | 22.81 | 2.54 | 23 |
| ODI | 175 | 182 | 6/14 | 26.61 | 3.89 | 3 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
Test Debut at Age 18
Debuted at Edgbaston against England.
40 Wickets in India Series
Took 40 wickets in 6 Tests vs India, averaging 13.95.
Historic Away Wins in India & England
Captained Pakistan to their first-ever Test series victories on Indian and English soil.
World Cup Triumph at the MCG
Led Cornered Tigers from the brink of elimination to World Cup victory; retired as champion.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
1992 ICC Cricket World Cup Winning Captain
Captained Pakistan to victory in the 1992 World Cup at the MCG.
Best ODI Bowling Figures by a Captain: 6/14 vs India (1985)
Took 6 for 14 against India in the Rothmans Four-Nations Cup at Sharjah.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
1992 ICC Cricket World Cup Winning Captain, Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1983), ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2010)
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained Pakistan in 48 Tests (14 wins, 8 losses, 26 draws - never lost a series at home or vs West Indies). Led Pakistan to 1992 World Cup title.
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 48 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 29.16% | First Test Series Wins in India (1987) and England (1987) |
| ODI | 139 | 75 | 59 | 1 | 55.97% | 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup Champions |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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