Javed Akhtar was born on November 21, 1940, and died on July 8, 2016.

He was a Pakistani cricketer.

Javed played in one Test in 1962.

He was an off spinner.

Javed Akhtar had success at first-class level, taking his wickets at an average of 18.17, but struggled in his only Test, failing to take a wicket.

Javed Akhtar later became an umpire, standing in 18 Tests and 40 ODIs from 1980 to 1999.

Javed Akhtar passed away at 75 years old.