Top 7 Most Popular Sportsmen in Pakistan  

Pakistani sport is not the same as the rest of the world. Pakistanis have a very different attitude towards sports. Pakistan is said to have produced some of the best sportsmen. They are said to be the most popular sportsmen in Pakistan as well as the rest of the world.  

These sportsmen have performed incredibly well and have enlightened the name of Pakistan all over the globe. Their diligence and dedication to their profession are priceless and enough to tell how far they have come in the field of sports. 

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Here, I have listed 7 emerging talents that did everything to keep the nation’s head high with pride.  

7. Waqar Younis 

Waqar Younis is a former Pakistani cricketer and a brilliant Pakistani sportsman. He is said to have made the world record for the most five-wicket hauls in the history of the ODI. He is also known for replacing the 1980s trend of pitching fast and short with pitching fast and full. 

Waqar was very young to achieve the title of “fastest ever” in the history of cricket. He has given a very hard time to the bowlers out there. Waqar’s surging run is said to be his glorious sight and an incredible strain on his body. He also served as the head coach after retirement. 

6. Hassan Sardar  

Hassan Sardar is said to be one of the most famous hockey players in Pakistan. He led the Pakistan field hockey team in both the 1982 World Cup and 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and won gold medals in both.  

Hassan played exceptionally well and raised Pakistan’s head high with immense pride. He also served as a selector after retiring from hockey. Hassan has shown the world that Pakistan does not lack behind in terms of sports.  

5. Jansher Khan 

Jansher Khan is Pakistan’s no.1 professional squash player. He won the British Open six times along with the World Open which he won eight times. He also won the World Junior Squash Championship title in 1986.  

Jansher had won a total of 99 professional titles throughout his entire career. His popularity did decrease for some time due to some controversies but he remains one of the best athletes Pakistan has ever produced. 

4. Shoaib Akhtar 

Shoaib Akhtar is one of the best athletes in Pakistan. He was given the titles “Pindi express”, “Tiger”, and the “Terrorist of Cricket”. He was so called due to his fastest and most feared bowling in the history of international cricket.  

Shoaib is also one of those three bowlers who broke the 100-mph barrier in cricket history during the 2003 World Cup against England. He delivered the ball at the speed of 101.3 mph which remains the fastest recorded delivery to date.  

3. Javed Miandad 

Javed Miandad is a former Pakistan cricketer and one of the most versatile cricketers who played between 1975 to 1996. He is also recognized as the greatest batsman Pakistan has ever produced.  

The reason that led him to this popularity was his historic last big ball sixer against India in 1986 winning an international game for the first time in that era. After his retirement, he also served as the coach of the Pakistan cricket team and helped them prepare for various games.  

2. Imran Khan 

Imran Khan, the heart of Pakistan is also a Pakistani cricketer who made his nation proud with his exceptional performances and hard work. His cricket career lasted from 1971 to 1992, which were the golden years of the cricket era.  

It was his brilliant performance that made Pakistan win the first and only ODI World Cup. Imran also made it to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in the year 2010. He is not only a great cricketer but also an amazing politician. He is the former prime minister of Pakistan. 

1. Jahangir Khan 

Lastly, I have Jahangir Khan on the list who stands first among the most popular sportsmen in Pakistan. He is said to be the greatest squash player in the history of Professional squash not only in Pakistan but all across the world.  

The longest winning streak that he ever made was his achievement of winning 555 consecutive matches from 1981 to 1986. Jahangir also served as the president of the World Squash Federation for six years from 2002 to 2008. 

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Conclusion 

Pakistan is extremely lucky in terms of sports. Many popular sportsmen in Pakistan are highly appreciated and respected worldwide. Their contributions to sports are unmatchable. These sportsmen are true gems of Pakistan. I hope you liked reading this article. 

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