Imran Farhat
A stylish left-handed opener who carried the hopes of Pakistan's top order for over a decade, known for his elegant drives and fighting innings.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Pakistani cricketer·Birthday: May 20·Millennials
Biography
Imran Farhat's cricketing journey is a classic tale of Pakistani talent: flashes of sublime skill intertwined with periods of frustrating inconsistency. As a left-handed opener, he possessed a textbook technique and a particular fondness for the cover drive, capable of dismantling any bowling attack on his day. His career, spanning from 2001 to 2013, was a rollercoaster of comebacks, where he would score a defiant century to reclaim his place, only to later face another drop. He formed several opening partnerships, most notably with Mohammad Hafeez, providing solidity at the top. While he never cemented a permanent spot with relentless weight of runs, his 12 international centuries stand as proof of his genuine ability. After retirement, he transitioned into coaching, aiming to impart the hard-earned lessons from his own international career to the next generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Imran was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Imran Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Imran's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 12 centuries in international cricket for Pakistan across Test and ODI formats.
- Played a key role in Pakistan's 2009 ICC World Twenty20 victory, contributing in the group stages.
- Scored a Test century against England at The Oval in 2010, a hallmark innings in a challenging away series.
- Accumulated over 5,000 international runs for Pakistan during his career.
Did You Know?
He is the son-in-law of former Pakistan captain and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq.
He made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2001, scoring 53 in his first innings.
He captained the Lahore Eagles domestic team to victory in the 2014–15 Haier T20 Cup.
After retiring as a player, he served as a batting coach for the Central Punjab domestic team.
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