Zainab Abbas is a prominent Pakistani journalist, sports analyst, and makeover artist. She’s known for her work in sports broadcasting and her engaging personality.
Wiki/Biography
Zainab Abbas was born on February 14, 1988 (age 35 as of 2023) in Lahore, Pakistan. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She completed her MBA in Marketing Strategy at the University of Warwick, England. This strong business background complements her media career.
Physical Appearance
Here’s a summary of her physical attributes:
- Height: 5’7″
- Weight: 55 kg
- Figure Measurements: 34-26-34
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Zainab’s father, Nasir Abbas, is a domestic cricketer, and her mother, Andleeb Abbas, is a PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) politician. She has five siblings; one brother’s name is Hussain Mirza. Her family background clearly influenced her interest in sports.
Career
Zainab is a news and current affairs anchor for Dunya News, a prominent Pakistani Urdu language channel. She’s gained significant recognition for her work.
- Hosted the Pakistan Cricket League (PCL) with Alan Wilkins.
- Interviewed numerous renowned cricket personalities including Imran Khan, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Amir, and Rameez Raja.
- Contributed to popular cricket websites like ESPNcricinfo.
- Hosted the Pakistani cricket web series, “Sawal Cricket Ka!”
- Worked for Ten Sports.
Controversies
Zainab has faced controversies throughout her career. These include:
- Criticism for praising Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2018.
- Backlash for selfies with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli during the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
- Controversy surrounding anti-India posts in 2023, leading to her early departure from India while covering the World Cup. She later apologized for these posts.
Favourite Things
Here are some of Zainab’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Daal Chaawal, Salmon |
| Beverage | Tea |
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| TV Show | Cricket Dewangi |
| Brands | MAC, REBEL, NARS |
Facts
Zainab comes from a cricket-loving family. She grew up watching cricket with her uncles and cousins. Her passion for cricket significantly influenced her career path.
- Secured a job on a sports channel despite lacking prior broadcasting experience, leveraging her deep cricket knowledge.
- Hosted events for Younis Khan’s farewell, the Shahid Afridi Foundation, and the T10 league.
- Earned the title “National Lucky Charm” of Pakistan during the 2017 Cricket Champions Trophy.
- Works as a fashion model and does makeovers.
- Appreciated for her work in Manish Malhotra’s “100 Years of Bollywood” fashion show.
- Considered the first Pakistani female sports presenter on a global scale.
- Served as Guest of Honour at Young Achievers of Beaconhouse, speaking on women’s empowerment.
- Rose to prominence after hosting the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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