Javed Zaman (Pakistani cricketer)

Javed Zaman
جاوید زمان
Javed with his nephew, Imran Khan, (1957)
Secretary Lahore Gymkhana Cricket Club
In office
2007 – 24 December 2023
Head of Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (Northern Zone)
In office
1998–2000
Captain of Lahore Gymkhana Cricket Club
In office
1975–1995
Personal details
BornJaved Zaman Khan
(1938-01-07)7 January 1938
Died24 December 2023(2023-12-24) (aged 85)
Spouse
Faryal
(m. 1962)
Children5, including Babar
RelativesHumayun Zaman (brother)
Jahangir Khan (cousin)
Ahmed Raza (cousin)
Majid Khan (nephew)
Asad Jahangir Khan (nephew)
Imran Khan (nephew)
Jamshed Burki (nephew)
Javed Burki (nephew)
EducationAitchison College
Government College Lahore
NicknameJZ
Cricket career
Cricket information
BattingRight-hand
BowlingRight-arm Offbreak
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1961/62
1969/70
Lahore A
1962/63Lahore District Cricket Association Reds
1967/68Lahore Greens
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 9
Runs scored 262
Batting average 23.81
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 68
Balls bowled 864
Wickets 17
Bowling average 20.64
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/17
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo

Javed Zaman Khan (7 January 1938 – 24 December 2023), known as JZ, was a Pakistani sports administrator and former first-class cricketer who played from 1961 to 1962 and 1969–1970. He was also known for being the mentor of his nephew, cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He served as the longest captain of Lahore Gymkhana Cricket Club from 1975 to 1995 later becoming its secretary in 2011. Additionally, he served as the Head of Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (Northern Zone) from 1998 to 2000.

Known for his cricket prowess, Zaman captained the Aitchison College cricket team during his student years and contributed significantly to Zaman Parks cricket. He played alongside his brother, Humayun, at Government College Lahore and served as the longest captain of Lahore Gymkhana Cricket Club from 1975 to 1995 later being its secretary in 2011.