Ijaz Ahmed
Pakistani cricketer and coach
Born
September 20th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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A former international cricketer and coach, contributions to Pakistan cricket spanned over a decade. Played as a top-order batsman and sometimes served as a wicket-keeper. Participated in three Cricket World Cups: 1992, 1996, and 1999, contributing significantly in several matches. After retiring from playing, transitioned to coaching, where guided various domestic teams and served as a batting consultant.
Played in three Cricket World Cups
Represented Pakistan in 60 One Day Internationals
Served as a coach for domestic cricket teams
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