Khan has also been known in philanthropy and is founder of two cancer hospitals and the Namal Institute, a STEM college.
He has also received honorary fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for his services regarding treatment of cancer patients in Pakistan.
Imran Khan was captain of the Pakistan national cricket team on three occasions: 1982 – 1983; 1985 – 1987; and 1989 – 1992.
For this achievement, Khan received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second highest civilian award and honour bestowed by the Government of Pakistan.
"[4] ESPNcricinfo described him as, "The greatest cricketer to emerge from Pakistan, and arguably the world's second-best all-rounder after Garry Sobers.