Name:

Majid Jahangir Khan

Date of Birth:

28 Sep 1946

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Ludhiana, Punjab, British India

Career:

Test: 1964 - 1983
ODI: 1973 - 1982
First Class: 1961 - 1985

Teams:

Pakistan (Country)
Glamorgan (Regional)

Pak 2nd Ever ODI: Majestic Majid Hundred (1974)

Majid Khan (born 28 September 1946 in Ludhiana) was one of Pakistan’s most stylish and influential opening batsmen, representing his country from 1964 to 1983.

A member of a distinguished cricketing family and cousin of Imran Khan, he emerged as a central figure in Pakistan’s batting during the 1970s. Originally a fast bowler, Majid reinvented himself as a top-order batsman after injury—a transformation that came to define his career and legacy.

In Test cricket, Majid played 63 matches, amassing 3,931 runs at an average of 38.92, with 8 centuries and 19 fifties, including a highest score of 167. Though those figures may appear modest beside modern standards, they reflected immense quality in an era dominated by fearsome pace attacks from the West Indies and Australia. Many of his finest innings came in taxing overseas conditions, earning him widespread respect as a technically astute and mentally resilient opener.

In One Day Internationals, Majid featured in 23 matches, scoring 786 runs at an average of 37.42, with one century and seven fifties, including a top score of 109. He was regarded as ahead of his time in the limited-overs format, noted for his bold stroke play and willingness to dominate the new ball. Perhaps most famously, he once struck 60 runs in an over during a first-class match in England—an audacious feat that showcased his attacking flair long before the era of modern power-hitting.

Over an illustrious first-class career, Majid compiled 27,444 runs at an average above 43, including 73 centuries. He excelled in English county cricket, especially with Glamorgan, where his elegance and timing earned him the affectionate nickname “Majestic Khan.” Combining classical technique with controlled aggression, he stood among the most admired batsmen of his generation.

Following his playing days, Majid remained deeply involved in the sport, serving as Pakistan’s chief selector, a senior Pakistan Cricket Board official, and an ICC match referee. His legacy endures as that of a pioneering modern opener—elegant yet assertive—who helped lay the foundations for generations of great Pakistani batsmen to come.