Majid Khan
Cricketer and former Pakistan captain
Born
September 28th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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Born in 1946, this cricketer played for Pakistan's national team and made significant contributions during the 1970s. Known for his elegant batting style, achieved a batting average of over 50 in Test cricket. Also had a brief but impactful stint in England, playing county cricket, and served as the captain of the national team. His cricketing career spanned over a decade, where he participated in numerous international matches, including the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
Scored over 3,000 runs in Test matches
Served as captain of Pakistan's national cricket team
Participated in the inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup
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