Imran Farhat
Pakistani cricketer, Test and ODI player
Born
May 20th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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Debuted in international cricket in 2003. Played in 81 One Day Internationals and 43 Test matches for the Pakistan national team. Part of the team during various tours and World Cups, contributing to batting line-ups. Has been a part of several domestic teams, including Lahore, Karachi, and Sialkot. Known for his role as an opener and for his performances in limited overs cricket.
Played 81 ODIs and 43 Tests for Pakistan
Was a member of the team during the 2007 Cricket World Cup
Scored a century in Test cricket against Zimbabwe
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