Famous Pakistani Athletes Who Made a Global Impact

Pakistan has made many athletes who have set a mark on international fame in sports.

1. Imran Khan (Cricket)

An iconic cricketer and captain, Imran Khan led the Pakistani team to victory in the World Cup match of 1992 and is regarded as one of the all-time great all-rounders in cricket.

2. Babar Azam (Cricket)

Emerging as one of the contemporary stylish batsmen of his time, Babar Azam is now the global star of cricket. His consistent performance and dynamic techniques led him to be one of the most revered contemporary batsmen.

3. Jahangir Khan (Squash)

Jahangir Khan, who ruled the world of squash in the late 1980s and 1990s, has no equal in purporting to an extraordinary succession of 555 matches as a winning streak.

4. Shahid Afridi (Cricket)

A power hitter and aggressor, Shahid Afridi is possibly the most celebrated cricketer globally from Pakistan due to his appealing much entertaining styles.

5. Abdul Razzak (Cricket)

Abdul Razzak was one of the important pieces of Pakistan’s cricket history, thanks to his consistent performance in ODIs and T20s when he was enormously helpful for the national team.

6. Mohammad Bashir ( Wrestling )

Mohammad Bashir gives wrestling international recognition from Pakistan through his achievements, becoming a great personality in the sport.

7. Hammad Ali (Boxing)

Hammad Ali has become an international boxing phenomenon and is fast becoming popular among the youth in Pakistan.

8. Naseem Hamed (Boxing)

Born in the UK, Naseem Hamed made a huge impact on the international boxing scene due to his unorthodox style as much as by the number of championships he accumulated.

9. Asma Shamsher (Football)

Asma Shamsher has created a niche for herself as a precursor in women’s football in Pakistan, gaining international attention for her performances and bringing attention to women’s sports.

10. Arshad Nadeem (Javelin Throw)

Arshad Nadeem has made his mark in the javelin throw by achieving impossible gold at the Commonwealth Games and has become a great star of athletics in Pakistan.

All these athletes had achieved in their unique ways but made Pakistan proud on big stages, and they keep motivating future generations.