Ijaz Ahmed (cricketer, born 1968)
A ferocious middle-order batsman whose aggressive style and electric fielding were vital to Pakistan's 1992 World Cup triumph.
Born 1968 (age 58)·Pakistani cricketer·Birthday: September 20·Generation X
Biography
Ijaz Ahmed scored 211 against Sri Lanka in Tests and was a key member of Imran Khan's 'cornered tigers' that won the 1992 World Cup in Australia. A stocky right-hander, he played with pugnacious attitude in the middle order, capable of dismantling bowling attacks in One-Day Internationals. He formed a devastating partnership with Inzamam-ul-Haq in colored clothing. While his Test career had peaks, his fearless hitting shifted momentum in limited-overs cricket. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, guiding future generations of Pakistani cricketers.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Ijaz was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ijaz Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Ijaz's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a member of the Pakistan national team that won the 1992 Cricket World Cup under Imran Khan.
- Scored 12 centuries in One Day Internationals, showcasing his power-hitting prowess.
- Played 250 ODIs for Pakistan, a significant number for his era, scoring over 6,000 runs.
Did You Know?
He was known for his exceptional fielding, particularly in the cover-point region, which was rare for Pakistani players of his time.
Ijaz Ahmed scored a double century (211) in Test cricket against Sri Lanka in 1999.
He served as a fielding coach for the Pakistan national team after his playing career ended.
“I never thought about records; I just wanted to win the match for Pakistan.”
