Ijaz Ahmed is a former Pakistan batsman and coach. Ijaz Ahmed was born on 20 September 1968 (age 58) in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. He played 60 Tests and 250 One Day Internationals for Pakistan between 1986 and 2001 and was a member of the squad that won the 1992 World Cup.
Ijaz Ahmed was a right-handed middle-order batsman who also bowled occasional left-arm medium pace. He is not to be confused with Ijaz Ahmed junior, a different Pakistani cricketer of the 1990s.
Ijaz Ahmed international career
Ijaz made his ODI debut on 14 November 1986 against West Indies and his Test debut on 3 February 1987 against India. He played his last ODI in October 2000 and his last Test in March 2001, both against New Zealand.
In Tests he scored 3,315 runs at an average of 37.67, with 12 centuries. His highest Test score was 211 against Sri Lanka in Dhaka in 1999. In ODIs he scored 6,564 runs at 32.33, with 10 centuries and a best of 139 not out against India in Lahore in 1997.
He was part of Pakistan's World Cup squads in 1987, 1992, 1996 and 1999. Pakistan won the title in 1992 and finished runners-up in 1999.
Ijaz Ahmed stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | Highest score |
| Tests | 60 | 3,315 | 37.67 | 12 | 211 |
| ODIs | 250 | 6,564 | 32.33 | 10 | 139* |
In all first-class cricket he scored 9,889 runs in 169 matches.
Domestic career
In Pakistan he played for Gujranwala, Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Habib Bank Limited and Islamabad. He also played for Durham in English county cricket in 1991.
Coaching career
After retiring, Ijaz moved into coaching. He was Pakistan's head coach at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup and worked as an assistant coach with the senior team in 2010, including the T20 World Cup that year. In 2011 he was assistant coach for Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe. On 26 August 2019 the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed him head coach of the Pakistan Under-19 team on a three-year contract.
He is the brother-in-law of former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik.
Ijaz Ahmed Date of Birth- 20 September 1968
Ijaz Ahmed Place of Birth- Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Ijaz Ahmed Playing Role- Batsman
Ijaz Ahmed Batting Style- Right-hand bat
Ijaz Ahmed Bowling Style- Left-arm medium
Ijaz Ahmed Teams Represented – Pakistan, Gujranwala, Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Habib Bank Limited, Islamabad, Durham
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ijaz Ahmed?
Ijaz Ahmed is a former Pakistan batsman and coach who played 60 Tests and 250 ODIs between 1986 and 2001.
When was Ijaz Ahmed born?
Ijaz Ahmed was born on 20 September 1968 (age 58) in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
How many runs did Ijaz Ahmed score in Tests?
He scored 3,315 Test runs at an average of 37.67, with 12 centuries.
How many ODI runs did Ijaz Ahmed score?
He scored 6,564 ODI runs at 32.33, with 10 centuries.
What was Ijaz Ahmed's highest Test score?
His highest Test score was 211 against Sri Lanka in Dhaka in 1999.
Was Ijaz Ahmed part of Pakistan's 1992 World Cup win?
Yes. He was in the Pakistan squad that won the 1992 World Cup, and he also went to the 1987, 1996 and 1999 tournaments.
Is Ijaz Ahmed junior the same player?
No. Ijaz Ahmed junior is a different Pakistani cricketer of the 1990s.
Which teams did Ijaz Ahmed play for?
He played for Pakistan, Gujranwala, Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Habib Bank Limited, Islamabad and the English county Durham.
Has Ijaz Ahmed worked as a coach?
Yes. The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed him head coach of the Pakistan Under-19 team on 26 August 2019, and he had earlier been an assistant coach with the senior team.
Who is Ijaz Ahmed related to?
He is the brother-in-law of former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik.
