Zaheer Abbas birthday is being celebrated across Pakistan today as the country salutes one of its greatest batters.
He scored 5,062 runs in 78 Tests with 12 centuries, 2,572 runs in 62 ODIs with seven centuries, and a massive 34,843 first class runs with 108 centuries.
He entered the PCB Hall of Fame in 2022 and now serves on the PCB Board of Governors.
The former captain turns 78 today. His career numbers still set a high standard for Pakistan’s current and future batters.
Zaheer Abbas birthday: records, Hall of Fame honour, and service to PCB
Zaheer Abbas built his reputation on consistency and elegance. In Test cricket he crossed 5,000 runs at a time when Pakistan played fewer matches than today.
He made 12 Test hundreds and stayed a key part of Pakistan’s batting order for years.
In one day internationals he kept the same quality.
He made 2,572 runs and seven centuries in 62 matches. That output showed how quickly he adapted to the shorter format when it was still young.
His first class record stands out on its own. He scored 34,843 runs and 108 centuries.
Few players in the world reach that number of first class hundreds. It reflects longevity, form, and a strong work ethic.
In 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board inducted him into the PCB Hall of Fame.
The honour placed him among the most influential figures in the country’s cricket history. He is now serving as a member of the PCB Board of Governors.
This keeps him close to the game and allows him to guide policy and support talent pathways.
Young Pakistani batters still study his technique and temperament. Selectors, coaches, and fans use his record as a benchmark for conversion, patience, and big hundreds.
His role on the Board of Governors can also help transfer that experience into the structure of domestic cricket.
Zaheer Abbas birthday is a reminder of how a player’s legacy can shape a nation’s cricket culture.
The numbers are historic. The respect is unanimous. And his influence continues inside the PCB and beyond..
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