Full Name: Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi Date of Birth: October 5, 1952 Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Position: Right-arm fast bowler, right-handed batter, former captain Imran Khan is not just a name in Pakistan — he is a symbol of ambition, leadership, and national pride. A cricketer who redefined Pakistan's image on the world stage, Imran is widely regarded as the country’s greatest-ever cricketer and one of the finest captains in the history of the sport. His story transcends cricket — a journey of elegance, power, intellect, and sheer will that led Pakistan to its most glorious moment: the 1992 ICC World Cup victory. Born in Lahore into a Pashtun family of education and prominence, Imran attended the prestigious Aitchison College before moving to Royal Grammar School in England and later to Oxford University, where he read Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. It was there that his cricketing talents began to flourish. Tall, athletic, and fiercely competitive, Imran quickly rose through the ranks, making his Test debut in 1971 at just 18 years of age. As a fast bowler, Imran developed into one of the most feared pacers in the world during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He possessed a graceful run-up, devastating speed, and reverse swing long before it became common. But he wasn’t just a bowler — his batting matured into that of a genuine all-rounder. With over 3,800 Test runs and 362 wickets, he sits alongside cricket’s greatest. But it was as a captain that Imran left his most indelible mark. Taking over in the 1980s, he instilled discipline, self-belief, and unity in a side known more for individual brilliance than collective strength. He nurtured talents like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Mushtaq Ahmed — building the foundation of modern Pakistani cricket. Imran's crowning moment came in 1992, when, at 39 and recovering from injury, he led Pakistan to a historic World Cup win in Australia. Dubbed the “cornered tigers,” Imran’s rallying cry became legend. His all-round performance in the final, including a crucial 72 with the bat and strategic brilliance as captain, sealed his status as a national hero. After retiring from cricket that year, Imran turned to philanthropy and politics. He founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, named after his mother, and later entered the political arena. After decades of struggle, he became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2018, showing the same resilience and leadership that marked his cricketing career. Off the field, Imran Khan was known for his charisma, intellect, and global appeal. Though controversies and political turbulence surrounded his later life, his cricketing legacy remains untouched — a player who carried the hopes of a nation and delivered when it mattered most. Imran Khan is not just remembered for winning matches — he is remembered for inspiring belief. A leader in every sense, his journey from cricket legend to national leader is a story only he could write.