Personal Life
Saeed anwar was born on 6 September 1968 in Karachi. In 1973, he shifted with his family to Tehran and came back to Karachi in 1977. Anwar got his education from Government Degree Science College, Malir Cantt, and graduated by profession as a Process engineer from NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, in 1989. He was planning to go to the United States for his Master's studies before becoming a professional Test cricketer.
Anwar married his cousin, Lubna, a doctor by profession, in March 1996. He faced a personal tragedy in 2001, when his daughter, Bismah, died after a prolonged illness. As a result he turned to religion. He made his return to Cricket after a long hiatus and was one of the most consistent Pakistani batsmen in the 2003 World Cup.
He devoted his life to preaching Islam across Pakistan with the Tablighi Jamaat. He led the funeral prayers for his former team mate Wasim Akram's spouse, Huma Akram, in Lahore. He is also believed to be responsible for Yousuf Youhana's conversion to Islam in 2005. Youhana was the only Christian in the Pakistan cricket team till then and was said to be heavily influenced by Anwar and the Tablighi Jamaat.
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