Imran Khan

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Imran Khan's achievements span cricket and politics. As a cricketer, he is one of the greatest all-rounders of all time, with over 3,800 runs and 362 wickets in Tests. His leadership in the 1992 World Cup is legendary, and he remains the only Pakistani captain to win the tournament. In politics, he founded a major party and became prime minister, a rare feat for a sportsman. His philanthropic work, especially the cancer hospital, has saved countless lives. His legal battles have only strengthened his support among his followers.

AwardsImran Khan's most notable award is the 1992 Cricket World Cup victory, which is a team achievement. Individually, he was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1983. In 1992, he received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities.

Honours & Distinctions

Hilal-e-Imtiaz

Government of Pakistan·1992

Second-highest civilian award in Pakistan, for his services to cricket.

Pride of Performance

Government of Pakistan·1983

Civilian award for his outstanding cricket career.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Bradford·1996

For his philanthropic work in cancer treatment.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Cricketers of All Time

Wisden·2000

#20

Most Influential Muslims

The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre·2019

Magazine Covers

Time

2018-08-27

Pakistan's New Hope

The Economist

2018-08-04

Imran Khan's Victory

Records & Feats

First Pakistani captain to win the Cricket World Cup

Sports·1992

Led Pakistan to victory in 1992, the country's only World Cup win.

Most Test wickets for Pakistan at retirement

Sports·1992

Took 362 wickets, a national record at the time.