About Nasim-ul-Ghani
Born 1941. Nasim-ul-Ghani is an Indian cricketer.
Nasim-ul-Ghani (born 14 May 1941) is a Pakistani former cricketer who played in 29 Test matches and one One Day International between 1958 and 1973. At the time of his debut, aged 16 years, he was the world's youngest Test player.
He became the first nightwatchman to score a century when he hit 101 against England at Lord's in 1962. This was his only century in Test cricket, and it was also the first century by a Pakistani in England.
Nasim later played Minor County cricket for Staffordshire from 1969 to 1978.
Post-retirement He has served as national selector and as an ICC Match Referee in two Test Matches and 9 ODIs.
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Who is Nasim-ul-Ghani?
Pakistani cricketer
When was Nasim-ul-Ghani born?
Nasim-ul-Ghani was born on 14 May 1941 in Delhi.
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Nasim-ul-Ghani is a cricketer.
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Nasim-ul-Ghani is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nasim-ul-Ghani. https://biography.guide/nasim-ul-ghani/
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