Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Misbah-ul-Haq
10/04/2026
Misbah-ul-Haq defended his consulting role with Peshawar Zalmi after criticism over a possible conflict of interest with his position as a national selector. He said he had signed with the franchise before joining the selection panel and only works for Zalmi on designated days during the season, in line with PCB rules.
05/03/2026
Misbah-ul-Haq was announced as part of the Pakistan Cricket Board's revamped men’s national selection setup after Aleem Dar resigned. The new panel also included Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq, representing a significant restructuring of the selection committee.
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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. |
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