Today in Cricket, Sportsin24x7.com is celebrating the birthday of the famous Pakistani cricketer, Majid Khan. He is a legendary figure in Pakistan cricket and a cousin of the renowned Imran Khan, was born into a family deeply rooted in the sport.
Majid Khan’s entrance into international cricket came at the tender age of 18 when he was selected primarily as a bowler for his Test debut. However, it was his dazzling strokeplay and batting brilliance that soon earned him a spot in the middle order. He established himself as one of the most memorable batters of the Pakistan cricket team.
– Majid Khan achieved one of his most iconic milestones during Pakistan’s Test series against New Zealand in Karachi (1976-77).
– He became the first Pakistani cricketer to score a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test match. It was also the first time in 42 years that any cricketer had achieved this feat. This accomplishment underscored Majid’s exceptional ability to dominate bowling attacks.
– His batting style was marked by both aggression and elegance, making him a formidable opponent.
– Some of Majid Khan’s most memorable innings came at the domestic and first-class levels.
– He played a heroic unbeaten double-century for Punjab University, leading them to victory over Karachi despite being 5 for 4.
– In a 1967 match for Pakistan against Glamorgan, he scored a stunning 147 runs in just 89 minutes. This innings included 13 sixes, with five hit in a single over from off-spinner Roger Davis.
– Majid earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive and entertaining batsmen of his era due to such performances.
– In 1970, Majid Khan was named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year, marking his status among cricket’s elite.
– He accumulated nearly 4,000 runs over 63 Test matches during his career.
– After retiring from cricket, Majid remained involved in the sport, serving as an ICC match referee.
– He also held the position of chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), contributing to the administrative side of cricket.
– His post-playing roles further solidified his legacy as a significant figure in the sport.
Batting Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 106 | 5 | 3931 | 167 | 38.92 | 3742 | 105.05 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 379 | 9 |
| ODI | 23 | 22 | 1 | 786 | 109 | 37.43 | 1052 | 74.71 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 6 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 60 | 3336 | 1456 | 27 | 4/45 | 4/56 | 2.62 | 53.93 | 123.56 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 23 | 15 | 642 | 374 | 13 | 3/27 | 3/27 | 3.5 | 28.77 | 49.38 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Debut | vs Australia at National Stadium, Oct 24, 1964 |
| Last Test | vs India at Gaddafi Stadium, Jan 23, 1983 |
| ODI Debut | vs New Zealand at AMI Stadium, Feb 11, 1973 |
| Last ODI | vs England at Emirates Old Trafford, Jul 19, 1982 |
