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.

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– 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

FormatMInnNORunsHSAvgBFSR100200504s6s
Test631065393116738.923742105.0580193799
ODI2322178610937.43105274.71107696

Bowling Career Summary

FormatMInnBRunsWktsBBIBBMEconAvgSR5W10W
Test636033361456274/454/562.6253.93123.5600
ODI2315642374133/273/273.528.7749.3800

Career Information

EventDetails
Test Debutvs Australia at National Stadium, Oct 24, 1964
Last Testvs India at Gaddafi Stadium, Jan 23, 1983
ODI Debutvs New Zealand at AMI Stadium, Feb 11, 1973
Last ODIvs England at Emirates Old Trafford, Jul 19, 1982

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