Imran Khan's cricket career

                               Imran Khan's cricket career

🏏 Overvie

• Full Name: Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi

• Born: October 5, 1952, in Lahore, Pakistan

• Role: All-rounder (Right-handed batsman & Right-arm fast bowler)

• International Career Span: 1971 – 1992 

  

🧢 Captaincy

Imran Khan is best known for being the captain of the Pakistan national team, especially during their historic 1992 Cricket World Cup win. He became captain in 1982 and was known for building a strong, competitive team culture.

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📈 Career Stats

Test Matches:

• Matches: 88

• Runs: 3,807

• Batting Average: 37.69

• 100s/50s: 6/18

• Wickets: 362

• Bowling Average: 22.81

• 5-Wicket Hauls: 23

• Best Bowling: 8/58

One Day Internationals (ODIs):

• Matches: 175

• Runs: 3,709

• Batting Average: 33.41

• Wickets: 182

• Bowling Average: 26.61

• Best Bowling: 6/14

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🏆 1992 World Cup Triumph

Imran Khan's most iconic moment came when he led Pakistan to victory in the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia. At age 39, despite being at the tail-end of his career and battling injury, he inspired his team with the "cornered tigers" philosophy and scored a crucial 72 runs in the final

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💬 Legacy

• Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.

• Credited with nurturing talent like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Inzamam-ul-Haq.

• Known for his charisma, aggression, and leadership both on and off the field. 

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