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Imran Khan became an inspiration to youngsters for venturing into
cricket on an international level. He rose to popularity with his
amazing talent as one of the finest cricketers Pakistan has ever
produced. His journey of transforming from the biggest heartthrob of
cricket to an influential politician is highly impressive and
motivating. He is credited for leading Pakistan to its first ever
Cricket World Cup title in 1992, defeating England, thereby being termed
as the most successful and prominent cricket captain of Pakistan. This
champion cricketer surprised the world as an exceptional fast bowler and
a great all-rounder, thus giving cricket an all-new form in the country.
He excelled not just in the cricketing arena, but also in the political
world and social ground. He retired from cricket in 1992 and entered
politics by forming his own party – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement
for Justice). He established the first cancer hospital, in Lahore, after
losing his mother to the deadly disease, treating the poor for free. He
is involved in raising funds for various health and educational
projects, coming out a helping hand for the underprivileged and
deserving.
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Imran Khan Niazi was born on October 5, 1952 in Lahore, into a well-off
Pashtun family to Ikramullah Khan Niazi and Shaukat Khanam.
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Siblings: Aleema Khanum, Rani Khanum,
Rubina Khanum, Uzma Khanum
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Net Worth: $50 Million As Of Jan 2017
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He completed his schooling from English-medium Aitchison College,
Lahore, and went to Royal Grammar School Worcester, England, to pursue
higher studies.
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He graduated in philosophy, politics and economics from Keble College,
University of Oxford, in 1975. Hailing from a cricketing family, he
played the game as a teenager in Pakistan and continued in England.
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He retired in 1987, but returned in 1988, upon Pakistan President
General Zia-ul-Haq’s request. He won a Test series against West Indies
and was declared ‘Man of the Series’ for his 23-wicket haul in 3 tests.
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His views on cricket have been published in different British and Asian
newspapers and Indian publications, including Outlook, Guardian,
Independent, and Telegraph.
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He is actively involved with commentary on cricket matches for various
sports networks, like Star TV, BBC Urdu, and TEN Sports.
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He was awarded the second highest civilian award, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, from
the Government of Pakistan.
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In 2009, he was inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Hall of Fame, as part of its centennial year celebration. |