Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth02/12/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceLahore, 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

Height183 cm
Weight82 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

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 StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendDeedar (drama actor)

Family

Wife/SpouseAyesha Razzaq
Children
  • Ali Razzaq (cricketer)
  • Ammna
  • 2
  • Aliya Razzaq
MotherSaima Shahid
Brothers
  • Muhammad Afzaal
  • Muhammad Faisal
  • Muhammad Ashfaq

Career

Debut1996
Playing roleAllrounder
Batting styleRight-hand bat
Bowling styleRight-arm fast-medium
Major teams
  • Pakistan
  • Asia XI
  • Hampshire
  • Hampshire 2nd XI
  • Hyderabad Heroes
  • ICL Pakistan XI
  • Khan Research Labs
  • Lahore
  • Lahore Lions
  • Leicestershire
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Middlesex
  • Pakistan International Airlines
  • Surrey
  • Worcestershire
  • Zarai
  • Sialkot Stallions
  • Wayamba United
  • Lahore Qalandars
  • Asia Lions
International Retirement2013
Coaching CareerSince 2013
ODI Matches265
Test Matches46
ODI Runs7000+
International Wickets389
ODI Centuries3
ODI Fifties22
Major teams
  • Pakistan
  • Asia XI
  • Hampshire
  • Hampshire 2nd XI
  • Hyderabad Heroes
  • ICL Pakistan XI
  • Khan Research Labs
  • Lahore
  • Lahore Lions
  • Leicestershire
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Middlesex
  • Pakistan International Airlines
  • Surrey
  • Worcestershire
  • Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
  • Sialkot Stallions
  • Wayamba United
  • Lahore Qalandars
  • Asia Lions
ODI Runs5080
Test Runs1946
Test Centuries0
Test Fifties10
T20I Matches32
T20I Runs393
T20I Wickets20
Recent Coaching RoleAppointed assistant coach for Pakistan's T20 series against New Zealand in April 2024

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.
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