Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 02/12/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab |
Latest News about Abdul Razzaq
15/03/2025
Abdul Razzaq was appointed as the batting consultant for the Pakistan national cricket team ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The former all-rounder, who retired from international cricket in 2013, was brought in to work with the batting unit before the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Abdul Razzaq is a retired Pakistani all-rounder known for his powerful hitting and fast-medium bowling. He is widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest all-rounders, having scored over 5,000 runs and taken nearly 400 wickets in international cricket. After retiring from international cricket in 2013, he transitioned into coaching and has worked with various domestic and international teams. | |
| He is a former Pakistan cricket coach and assistant coach who has remained involved in team support roles after retirement. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 82 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated from a local university in Lahore (specific degree not publicly disclosed) |
Personal Life
| Abdul Razzaq is a devout Muslim and often speaks about the importance of faith in his life. He is known for his humility and family-oriented values. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriend | Deedar (drama actor) |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Ayesha Razzaq |
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| Mother | Saima Shahid |
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Favourites
| Favorite Cricketer: Imran Khan | |
| Favorite Sport: Football | |
| Favorite Food: Biryani |
Style Quotient
| Known for his aggressive batting style and ability to hit sixes from the lower order | |
| Renowned for his fast-medium bowling that often troubled top batsmen |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abdul Razzaq is a retired Pakistani cricketer, now working as a coach. | |
| 2. He debuted in One Day International cricket in 1996, facing Zimbabwe. | |
| 3. In the 1999-2000 Carlton and United Series, he earned the Man of the Series title. | |
| 4. In 2000, Razzaq became the youngest cricketer to achieve a Test hat-trick globally. | |
| 5. He has hit three centuries and twenty-two fifties in ODIs. | |
| 6. Abdul Razzaq played a key role in Pakistan's victory at the 2010 Asia Cup. | |
| 7. He has played for Middlesex, Worcestershire, and Surrey in English county cricket. | |
| 8. Razzaq coached Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Central Punjab, and the Hyderabad Hunters. | |
| 9. His career includes 265 ODIs and 46 Test matches. | |
| 10. He was part of the Pakistan Cricket squad that won the ICC World Twenty20 2009. | |
| 11. He was part of the Pakistan squad which finished as runners-up at the 1999 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 12. In 2000, Razzaq became the youngest cricketer in the world to achieve a Test hat-trick, accomplishing this feat against Sri Lanka. | |
| 13. He has scored three centuries and twenty-two fifties in ODIs, with his highest ODI score of 112 runs against South Africa in 2002. | |
| 14. During the 2002 ODI against South Africa, he shared a partnership of 257 runs with Pakistani batsman Saleem Elahi. | |
| 15. New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming called him the best hitter in the world after Razzaq scored 89 runs from 40 balls in a tour match. | |
| 16. He mounted a lower-order rearguard with Kamran Akmal during the 1st Test in Mohali that thwarted India from victory. |