Imran Khan was a fine fast bowler and inspirational captain whose crowning achievment was leading Pakistan in winning the 1992 World Cup. A genuine all-rounder, he consistently made useful contributions with the bat in all forms of cricket. A bowler capable of producing enormous swing due to his somewhat unique action, he could also produce deadly bouncers. He was particularly effective in partnership with Sarfraz Nawaz. A determined and committed individual, Imran Khan bowled fast up until his retirement at the age of 39, an exceptionally long career for a pace bowler. His batting had less prominence, often coming in at number 7 in a very strong Pakistan line up. He was a stylish, hard hitting bat, generally orthodox in his approach, but an effective improviser and hitter when conditions demanded. Cousin of Majid Khan, he was a brilliant and sucessful university cricketer, captaining Oxford, and later playing for Worcestershire (briefly) and Sussex. As captain of Pakistan, he oversaw Pakistan's emergence and maturing as a force in world cricket and was also responsible for the nuturing of the next generation of Pakistani players, most notably Saeed Anwar, Waqar Younis, Waseem Akram and Inzamam.