Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
Latest News about Misbah-ul-Haq
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced a revamped Men's National Selection Committee following the resignation of Aleem Dar, adding former captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed to the panel. The new four-member committee now consists of Aaqib Javed, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq, marking a significant overhaul of the selection process after the T20 World Cup 2026.
Misbah-ul-Haq defended his role as a consultant for the Peshawar Zalmi franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) amid criticism from the PCB regarding potential conflicts of interest while he serves as a national selector. Misbah clarified that he signed the contract with Zalmi before becoming a national selector and works with them only on specific days during the season, adhering to PCB rules that allow employees to work with franchises.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Uzma Khan (Painter) |
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Family
| Mother | Balqees Khan Niazi | ||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Tahir Shah (Resides in Lahore) | ||||||||||||||||
| Jersey Number | #22 (Pakistan) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak | ||||||||||||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||||||||||||
| Likes to play against | India | ||||||||||||||||
| Career Turning Point | Selection for ICC World T20 in 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Shot | Not Known |
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| Likes to play against | India |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Misbah is a philanthropist who raised funds for a fan's heart treatment through auctioning his cricket gear. | |
| 2. He made his first-class debut in 1998 at the age of 24 and gained T20 World Cup success after 6 years. | |
| 3. As a captain, he achieved a historic 3-0 Test series whitewash against England in the UAE in 2011/12. | |
| 4. Misbah became the first South Asian captain to defeat South Africa in their home territory. | |
| 5. He is the second Pakistani captain to win the Asia Cup, which he did in 2012. | |
| 6. Between 2010-2015, Misbah scored more Test runs as captain than Imran Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Javed Miandad. | |
| 7. Leading Islamabad United, he guided the team to victory in the inaugural PSL season in 2016. | |
| 8. He retired from Test cricket in 2017 after playing 75 Tests, 162 ODIs, and 39 T20Is. | |
| 9. Misbah served as head coach and chief selector of the Pakistan national cricket team. | |
| 10. He is the most successful Test captain in Pakistan's history with 26 wins in 56 matches. | |
| 11. Named in the ICC Team of the Tournament at the 2013 Champions Trophy despite Pakistan losing all 3 games. | |
| 12. Named captain of the Team of the Tournament by ESPNcricinfo at the 2013 Champions Trophy. | |
| 13. Had 15 ODI half centuries in 2013, a record for most ODI half centuries in a calendar year. |