The legendary Pakistani cricketer Majid Khan, born on September 28, 1946, began his career in Test matches at the age of just 18. Initially selected for the team as a bowler, his outstanding batting skills quickly made him an integral part of the Pakistan middle order.
Majid Khan's game combined both classic technique and an aggressive approach. His style of play set him apart from other batsmen of his era.
In 1976, Majid Khan achieved a historic feat during a match in Karachi against New Zealand, scoring a Test century before the lunch break. He became the first Pakistani player to achieve this, and even more so, after a 42-year wait in Test cricket.
Another striking example of his powerful batting was demonstrated in 1967 during a match against Glamorgan. In those 89 minutes, he scored 147 runs, including 13 sixes. Particular attention deserves the moment when he hit five sixes in one over against spinner Roger Davies.
In one memorable first-class match playing for the University of Punjab, he took charge. When the team was in a critical position, having lost four wickets for 5 runs, Majid played an incomplete double century, securing a brilliant victory for the team.
Throughout his career with the Pakistan national team, Majid Khan scored around 4000 runs in 63 Test matches. After retiring from cricket, he did not pursue umpiring or coaching but contributed to cricket administration. Later, he served as an ICC match referee and also headed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as CEO.
Starting as a bowler, Majid Khan gained recognition through his batting skills and left a significant mark on cricket history with his aggressive style of play.
