Ijaz Khan (Urdu: اعجاز خان; 9 November 1938 — 27 June 2019) known as Jahaz Khan was a first class Pakistani cricketer who played for Lahore and Pakistan Railways between 1961/62 and 1973/74. Khan was described as ‘the finest off-break bowler, I faced in my entire career’ by his cousin Majid Khan, who was the leading Pakistan batsman of his era. Ijaz Khan could not convince the BCCP selectors in the 1960s, for national recognition. Instead it was his rivals, Haseeb Ahsan, Afaq Hussain, Salahuddin and his Railways colleague, Mohammad Nazir Jr who got the nod.[2][1][3] He was employed with the Pakistan Railways from 1958 to 1980.
Born on 9 November 1938 in Basti Guzan Jullundur, Ijaz Hussain Khan was one of Fazal Hussain Khan's four sons. They hail from the Burki family who is deeply rooted in cricket. The family's cricketing lineage traces back to Mahmood Khan, the brother of Ijaz's maternal grandmother, who played for FC College in the 1897-98 period. Ijaz's maternal uncle, Jahangir Khan, further contributed to the family's cricketing legacy by representing All-India in Test matches during the tours of England in 1932 and 1936.[1]
During the turbulent period of the Partition of British India, Ijaz attended Islamia High School in Jullundur as a Year 5 student. Following the Independence of Pakistan in August 1947, his family settled in Zaman Park. After spending two years at Iqbal High School Gari Shahoo, Ijaz enrolled at Muslim High School in Lahore Cantt. There, he was cricket captain and completed his matriculation in 1953.[1]
Careeredit
Despite outperforming in inter-varsity cricket, Ijaz Khan was overlooked in favor of fellow off-spinner Abdul Aziz for the selection of the Pakistan Universities team against the 1955-56 MCC ‘A’ at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. However, seven years later, Ijaz made a mark in first-class cricket with an impressive all-round performance for Railways against Lahore A in the 1962-63 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Batting at No.9, he scored 46 and took 5–53 with the ball, which remained his best batting and bowling performances.[4] At the same venue in the 1972-73 BCCP Patron's Trophy, he scored 45 in a partnership of 93 for the 8th wicket with Mohammad Nazir (63) against Karachi Greens.[5][6]
Playing a pivotal role in Railways' historic triumph in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 1973/74, Ijaz Khan was part of a formidable four-pronged spin attack alongside Mohammad Nazir, Nazir Khan, and Ahad Khan under the captaincy of skipper Arif Butt. In the semi-final victory against Punjab, Ijaz contributed with bowling figures of 4–45 in the second innings at Railway Stadium, securing the win based on the first-innings lead.[7]
Deathedit
He died on 27 June 2019 at the age of 80, leaving behind four sons.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcdef"Farewell to Zaman Park veterans". www.cricketworld.com.
^"Ijaz Khan profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
^"The Gentleman Cricketer". www.thefridaytimes.com. 9 January 2015.
ijaz, khan, cricketer, ijaz, khan, urdu, اعجاز, خان, november, 1938, june, 2019, known, jahaz, khan, first, class, pakistani, cricketer, played, lahore, pakistan, railways, between, 1961, 1973, khan, described, finest, break, bowler, faced, entire, career, cou. Ijaz Khan Urdu اعجاز خان 9 November 1938 27 June 2019 known as Jahaz Khan was a first class Pakistani cricketer who played for Lahore and Pakistan Railways between 1961 62 and 1973 74 Khan was described as the finest off break bowler I faced in my entire career by his cousin Majid Khan who was the leading Pakistan batsman of his era Ijaz Khan could not convince the BCCP selectors in the 1960s for national recognition Instead it was his rivals Haseeb Ahsan Afaq Hussain Salahuddin and his Railways colleague Mohammad Nazir Jr who got the nod 2 1 3 He was employed with the Pakistan Railways from 1958 to 1980 Ijaz Khanاعجاز خانPersonal detailsBornIjaz Hussain Khan 1938 11 09 9 November 1938Basti Guzan Jullundur British RajDied27 June 2019 2019 06 27 aged 80 Children4RelativesImran Khan cousin Javed Burki cousin Majid Khan cousin Jahangir Khan uncle EducationIslamia High School JullundurIqbal High School Gari ShahooMuslim High School Lahore CanttGovernment College University LahoreNicknameJahaz KhanPersonal informationHeight6 ft 3 in 191 cm 1 BattingRight handedBowlingRight arm offbreakDomestic team informationYearsTeam1961 62Lahore B1970 71Pakistan Railways A1962 63 1973 74Pakistan RailwaysCareer statisticsCompetition FCMatches 22Runs scored 356Batting average 16 95100s 50s 0Top score 46Balls bowled 2 977Wickets 37Bowling average 28 595 wickets in innings 110 wickets in match 0Best bowling 5 53Catches stumpings 16 0 Contents 1 Early life and family 2 Career 3 Death 4 ReferencesEarly life and family editBorn on 9 November 1938 in Basti Guzan Jullundur Ijaz Hussain Khan was one of Fazal Hussain Khan s four sons They hail from the Burki family who is deeply rooted in cricket The family s cricketing lineage traces back to Mahmood Khan the brother of Ijaz s maternal grandmother who played for FC College in the 1897 98 period Ijaz s maternal uncle Jahangir Khan further contributed to the family s cricketing legacy by representing All India in Test matches during the tours of England in 1932 and 1936 1 His first cousins include Imran Khan Javed Burki and Majid Khan His maternal uncle was Jahangir Khan 1 During the turbulent period of the Partition of British India Ijaz attended Islamia High School in Jullundur as a Year 5 student Following the Independence of Pakistan in August 1947 his family settled in Zaman Park After spending two years at Iqbal High School Gari Shahoo Ijaz enrolled at Muslim High School in Lahore Cantt There he was cricket captain and completed his matriculation in 1953 1 Career editDespite outperforming in inter varsity cricket Ijaz Khan was overlooked in favor of fellow off spinner Abdul Aziz for the selection of the Pakistan Universities team against the 1955 56 MCC A at Bagh e Jinnah Lahore However seven years later Ijaz made a mark in first class cricket with an impressive all round performance for Railways against Lahore A in the 1962 63 Quaid e Azam Trophy Batting at No 9 he scored 46 and took 5 53 with the ball which remained his best batting and bowling performances 4 At the same venue in the 1972 73 BCCP Patron s Trophy he scored 45 in a partnership of 93 for the 8th wicket with Mohammad Nazir 63 against Karachi Greens 5 6 Playing a pivotal role in Railways historic triumph in the Quaid e Azam Trophy 1973 74 Ijaz Khan was part of a formidable four pronged spin attack alongside Mohammad Nazir Nazir Khan and Ahad Khan under the captaincy of skipper Arif Butt In the semi final victory against Punjab Ijaz contributed with bowling figures of 4 45 in the second innings at Railway Stadium securing the win based on the first innings lead 7 Death editHe died on 27 June 2019 at the age of 80 leaving behind four sons 1 References edit a b c d e f Farewell to Zaman Park veterans www cricketworld com Ijaz Khan profile and biography stats records averages photos and videos ESPNcricinfo The Gentleman Cricketer www thefridaytimes com 9 January 2015 Railways v Lahore A Quaid e Azam Trophy 1962 63 Group B Scorecard Railways v Karachi Greens BCCP Patron s Trophy 1972 73 Scorecard IJAZ KHAN CricketArchive Oracles CricketArchive Railways v Punjab Quaid e Azam Trophy 1972 73 Semi Final Scorecard Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ijaz Khan cricketer amp oldid 1198305868, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
