Retired cricket player after playing professionally for over 10 years. He was team captain of a legendary Pakistani men's national team run during the mid 1980's and 1990's.
He earned his first club contract with the Public Works Department cricket team in 1979. He was just 21 years old at the time.
During his playing career, he was often compared to Lionel Richie due to their similar mustaches during the 1970's and 1980's.
He grew up living with his family in Karachi, Pakistan. His son, Waleed, also played cricket professionally.
He has played on the same team as fellow cricketcketer Waqar Younis.