Ijaz Khan

Early life and family Ijaz Hussain Khan was born on 9 November 1938 in Basti Guzan Jullundur, 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. 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.

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.

Death He died on 27 June 2019 at the age of 80, and was survived by four sons.