Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi is a batsman from Pakistan. For Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026) he is head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals. Born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan; full name Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi, a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler. He played for Pakistan from 2001 to 2017, appearing in 75 Tests, 162 ODIs and 39 T20Is.
In Tests he scored 5,222 runs at 46.62 with 10 centuries and 39 fifties, highest score 161 not out; in ODIs he scored 5,122 runs with 42 fifties. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 and captained Pakistan to the 2012 Asia Cup title. His most extensive senior record is in ODI cricket: 162 matches, 5,122 runs.
About Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi
Born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan; full name Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi, a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler. He played for Pakistan from 2001 to 2017, appearing in 75 Tests, 162 ODIs and 39 T20Is. In Tests he scored 5,222 runs at 46.62 with 10 centuries and 39 fifties, highest score 161 not out; in ODIs he scored 5,122 runs with 42 fifties.
He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 and captained Pakistan to the 2012 Asia Cup title. As Test captain he led Pakistan in 56 matches and won 26, and under him Pakistan reached the top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time in 2016. He captained Islamabad United to the inaugural Pakistan Super League title and later served as Pakistan men's head coach and chief selector from 2019 to 2021.
For Season 3 (2026), Sudurpaschim Royals appointed him head coach for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, replacing Jagat Tamata.
Player details
| Full name | Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 May 1974 |
| Birthplace | Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Playing role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm leg break |
| NPL role (Season 3) | Head coach — Sudurpaschim Royals |
Playing style and strengths
Misbah-ul-Haq is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm leg break.
His ODI record underlines that role: 42 half-centuries, a best of 96* across 162 matches.
Misbah-ul-Haq’s coaching role in the NPL
Misbah-ul-Haq’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 3 (2026). Appointed head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals for Season 3 (2026), replacing Jagat Tamata, who coached the team in the first two seasons.
Misbah-ul-Haq career records
Senior career figures for Misbah-ul-Haq as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 75 | 5,222 | 161* | 46.62 | 10/39 | — |
| ODI | 162 | 5,122 | 96* | 43.4 | 0/42 | 0 |
| T20I | 39 | 788 | 87* | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Misbah-ul-Haq coaching in the NPL?
Yes — Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi is head coach of Sudurpaschim Royals for Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026).
What is Misbah-ul-Haq’s playing role?
He is a batsman. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm leg break.
When was Misbah-ul-Haq born?
Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi was born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.
Where is Misbah-ul-Haq from?
Misbah-ul-Haq is a cricketer from Pakistan.
Sources
Misbah-ul-Haq — Wikipedia: Born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan; full name Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi, a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler. In Tests he scored 5,222 runs at 46.62 with 10 centuries and 39 fifties, highest score 161 not out; in ODIs he scored 5,122 runs with 42 fifties.
Misbah-ul-Haq named Sudurpaschim Royals head coach — Online Khabar: He played for Pakistan from 2001 to 2017, appearing in 75 Tests, 162 ODIs and 39 T20Is. As Test captain he led Pakistan in 56 matches and won 26, and under him Pakistan reached the top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time in 2016.
Misbah-ul-Haq named Sudurpaschim Royals coach for NPL 2026 — A Sports
Misbah-ul-Haq Named Sudurpaschim Royals Head Coach for NPL Season 3 — NPL Cricket League (site article)
Follow Sudurpaschim Royals
Sudurpaschim Royals — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh and Saif Ali Zaib are among the Sudurpaschim Royals players Misbah-ul-Haq coaches in Season 3 (2026). See the full Sudurpaschim Royals squad.