Date of Birth: March 3, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Inzamam-ul-Haq, often affectionately called “Inzi,” is a former Pakistani cricketer and current cricket coach. Born in Multan, Pakistan, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Pakistani cricket. Inzamam’s career spanned from 1991 to 2007, during which he became famous for his powerful and consistent batting style. He made his debut in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 1991 and Test cricket shortly afterward. He played a crucial role in Pakistan’s victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, where his performance in the semi-final against New Zealand is still celebrated. Inzamam scored over 20,000 runs in international cricket, including 25 Test centuries and 10 ODI centuries. He served as the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team from 2003 to 2007. After retiring from international cricket, Inzamam ventured into coaching and was appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team in 2015. He later returned to Pakistan to serve as the chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
5 Interesting Facts about Inzamam-ul-Haq
1. Inzamam-ul-Haq is the second leading run-scorer for Pakistan in Test cricket, with over 8,500 runs.
2. He was the first Pakistani player to score 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
3. Inzamam has a record of scoring the second-highest number of centuries (25) for Pakistan in Test cricket.
4. He was involved in a unique dismissal known as “obstructing the field” during an ODI against India in 2006.
5. Inzamam played 120 Test matches and 378 ODIs, making him one of the most capped players in Pakistani cricket history.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Inzamam-ul-Haq
1. “Cricket is not just a game; it’s a passion that unites the entire nation.”
2. “The 1992 World Cup win was a dream come true for me and for Pakistan.”
3. “Coaching is about understanding the players and helping them realize their potential.”
4. “I always believed in leading by example, whether on the field or off it.”
5. “The love and support from the fans have been the biggest motivation throughout my career.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Inzamam-ul-Haq’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Inzamam-ul-Haq has three children. He has kept his family life relatively private, with little public information available about his children.
Relevant Links
1. [Inzamam-ul-Haq’s ESPN Cricinfo Profile](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/inzamam-ul-haq-40570
2. [Inzamam-ul-Haq: Pakistan’s Cricket Legend](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/690136
3. [Inzamam-ul-Haq’s Coaching Journey](https://www.pcb.com.pk/inzamam-ul-haq.html
4. [Inzamam-ul-Haq Stats and Career Overview](https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/3195/inzamam-ul-haq
5. [Interview with Inzamam-ul-Haq](https://www.dawn.com/news/1372971
