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Zainab Abbas Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 February 1988

Age35 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan

ProfessionSports Analyst, Anchor, Journalist, Make Over Artist

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseHamza Kardar

FamilyFather - Nasir Abbas; Mother - Andaleeb Abbas; Brother - Hussain Abbas Mirza

Zainab Abbas Biography

Zainab Abbas is a Pakistani sports presenter, journalist and broadcaster known for bringing Pakistani cricket to global audiences. With an MBA and a deep,早

Early life and background

Zainab Abbas was born on 14 February 1988 in Lahore, Pakistan. Raised in a family passionate about cricket, she grew up watching the sport alongside relatives and developed an early appreciation for the game. She completed higher education in England, earning an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from the University of Warwick.

Career

Abbas built her profile around cricket broadcasting and sports journalism. Although she began without formal broadcasting experience, her cricket knowledge helped her land an early panel audition and opened the door to work with sports channels. Over time she worked for Ten Sports and became a recognizable face on Pakistani television, anchoring programs for the Urdu news and current affairs channel Dunya.

Her broadcast work has included hosting live cricket events and tournament coverage. She has hosted Pakistan Super League shows from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, anchored web series such as the Pakistan National Cricket Team’s "Sawal Cricket Ka!", and was part of the presenting team for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, an assignment that significantly raised her public profile.

Abbas has interviewed leading cricket figures, including Imran Khan, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Amir and Rameez Raja. She has also hosted cricket-related events such as Younis Khan’s farewell, the Shahid Afridi Foundation events, and the T10 League in 2017. During the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 she earned attention and was given the informal title of a national lucky charm by some observers.

Beyond live sports coverage, Abbas contributes feature stories and opinion pieces that have been acknowledged by prominent cricket websites. Her interests also extend into fashion and beauty: she has participated in fashion shoots, worked on bridal and party makeup, and received praise for makeup work at events including Manish Malhotra’s fashion show celebrating Bollywood.

Public profile

Abbas is often described as one of Pakistan’s most visible female sports presenters on the international stage. She has been invited to speak on issues such as women’s empowerment, serving as guest of honour for Young Achievers events, and has taken part in public-facing projects that connect sport, media and youth audiences.

Her family includes a cricketing father, Nasir Abbas, and a mother active in public life. Abbas has a brother who works as a fitness trainer. She cites her mother as a major influence.

Like many public figures who operate across social media and live events, Abbas has encountered controversy. On occasion her public comments and social media interactions have drawn critical responses from parts of the cricket-following public; during the 2017 Champions Trophy and later events some of her interactions generated online debate. In 2023 she addressed a public backlash over past social media posts and issued a clarification and apology, stating those earlier remarks did not reflect her current views and explaining that her departure from an assignment in India at that time was not related to the controversy.

Personal notes and interests

Physically, Abbas is approximately 170 cm tall and her eye and hair colour are noted as dark brown and black respectively. She lists travelling and music among her hobbies and has expressed tastes such as a preference for daal chaawal and tea. She has worked as a makeup artist in addition to her broadcasting roles and has an interest in fashion brands and styling.

Latest updates

Abbas continues to appear at major cricket events and to contribute to coverage and features about the sport. Her role in international tournament broadcasting and event hosting remains central to her public profile, and she maintains involvement across television, written features and live events.
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Recent Work

Host, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup coverage

Presenting and hosting duties during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup that raised her international profile.

2019
Host, Pakistan Super League shows

Hosted PSL programming from Dubai International Cricket Stadium alongside other presenters.

Host, Pakistan National Cricket Team web series 'Sawal Cricket Ka!'

Presented a web series focused on the national team.

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Career Highlights

  1. Hosted live coverage for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup
  2. Worked as an anchor for Dunya TV and as presenter for Ten Sports
  3. Hosted Pakistan Super League events and other high-profile cricket functions
  4. Interviewed leading cricket personalities including Imran Khan and Shahid Afridi
  5. Contributed feature writing acknowledged by major cricket websites
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zainab Abbas born?

14 February 1988

What is Zainab Abbas known for?

Sports Analyst, Anchor, Journalist, Make Over Artist

What is Zainab Abbas’s marital status?

Married

Who is Zainab Abbas married to?

Hamza Kardar