Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Analyst, Anchor, Journalist, Make Over Artist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Zainab Abbas
15/02/2026
Zainab Abbas was listed among the popular presenters covering the India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The appearance continued her role as a leading cricket presenter for major broadcasts in the tournament.
10/01/2025
Zainab Abbas announced the birth of her second child in a social media post. The update followed earlier reports that she had already welcomed her first child in 2021, confirming a growing family with her husband Hamza Kardar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Zanu |
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| Occupations | Television host, sports presenter, commentator, former makeup artist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | MBA in Marketing and Strategy |
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| College/University | University of Warwick (England) |
| Undergraduate | Aston University (England) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Nasir Abbas (Cricketer) |
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| Mother | Andaleeb Abbas (PTI Politician) |
| Siblings | Brother: Hussain Abbas Mirza (Fitness trainer) |
| Spouse | Hamza Kardar (married November 2019) |
| Children | Two children |
Career
| Salary | Not Known |
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| Notable Achievements | First Pakistani female presenter on Sky Sports (2021); First woman sports reporter and commentator to cover ICC World Cup from Pakistan (2019); Presenter for Pakistan Super League since 2016; Presenter for Abu Dhabi T10; Worked with TEN Sports, Star Sports, and Sony; Former makeup artist who transitioned into cricket presenting after a 2015 audition on Dunya News; Covered Pakistan's 2016 tour of England for Dunya News and appeared as a guest on BBC's Test Match Special; Hosted Cricket Dewangi on Dunya News from 2016 to 2018; Awarded Sports TV Host of the Year at the first Pakistan Sports Awards (2019) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Daal Chaawal |
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| Favourite Beverage | Tea |
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite TV Show | Cricket Dewangi (Pakistani Cricket Show) |
| Favourite Brands | MAC, Rebel, NARS |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zainab hails from a cricket-loving joint family in Pakistan. | |
| 2. She grew up immersed in cricket, watching matches with her uncles and cousins. | |
| 3. Despite lacking broadcasting experience, her cricket knowledge landed her a job as a sports channel panelist. | |
| 4. Zainab is the anchor of 'Dunya,' a Pakistani Urdu news and current affairs TV channel. | |
| 5. She co-hosted the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai with Alan Wilkins. | |
| 6. Zainab has conducted interviews with cricketing legends like Imran Khan and Shahid Afridi. | |
| 7. She has also worked with 'Ten Sports' in the past. | |
| 8. Zainab has hosted significant events such as Younis Khan's farewell and the T10 league. | |
| 9. During the 2017 Cricket Champions Trophy, Zainab was dubbed Pakistan's 'National Lucky Charm.' | |
| 10. Her cricket stories and opinions are recognized by top cricket websites like 'ESPNcricinfo.' | |
| 11. Zainab enjoys fashion shoots and specializes in bridal and party makeup. | |
| 12. She gained acclaim for her work at Manish Malhotra's '100 years of Bollywood' fashion show. | |
| 13. Zainab admires her mother as a superhero. | |
| 14. She is regarded as the first Pakistani woman sports presenter on a global scale. | |
| 15. Zainab was a guest of honor at the 'Young Achievers of Beaconhouse,' discussing women empowerment. | |
| 16. She hosted Pakistan's 'Sawal Cricket Ka!' web series. | |
| 17. In 2023, Zainab faced criticism over previous anti-India social media posts during the World Cup. | |
| 18. Zainab rose to fame after hosting the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. | |
| 19. She hosted the web series 'Voice of Cricket' on Cricingif from May 2018 to May 2019. | |
| 20. She covered the 1999 World Cup as a journalist early in her career. | |
| 21. She appeared as a guest on BBC's Test Match Special during Pakistan's 2016 tour of England. | |
| 22. Zainab has publicly discussed online intimidation and security concerns linked to her work abroad. |
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