Zainab Abbas Biography: Age, Net Worth, Social Media, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children

Zainab Abbas is a highly respected Pakistani television host, sports presenter, and commentator. She has made a significant impact in the sports broadcasting industry, particularly in the realm of cricket.

Prior to her career in sports journalism, Zainab worked as a professional makeup artist. This experience undoubtedly contributed to her polished on-screen presence and ability to connect with athletes and viewers alike.

Profile

• Full Name: Zainab Abbas
• Stage Name: Zainab Abbas
• Born: February 14, 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Occupation: Pakistani sports analyst, anchor, journalist, and former makeup artist
• Height: 1.7m
• Parent: Nasir Abbas and Andleeb Abbas
• Siblings: Hussain Abbas Mirza
• Spouse: Hamza Kardar
• Children: Taimur Hamza Kardar
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Zainab Abbas was born on February 14, 1988, in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. She was raised by her parents, Nasir Abbas, a domestic cricketer, and Andleeb Abbas, a politician. Zainab has a younger brother, Hussain Abbas Mirza, who is a fitness trainer.

Zainab studied at Aston University in Birmingham and then earned an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from the University of Warwick. She is of Pakistani ethnicity and practices Islam.

Career

Zainab Abbas began her career as a makeup artist with her own studio until 2015. That year, she successfully auditioned to appear as a guest on a cricket show on Dunya News alongside former national team players, which launched her career in sports broadcasting.

She then went to England as a correspondent for Dunya News to cover the Pakistan national cricket team’s 2016 tour and appeared as a guest on BBC’s Test Match Special. Upon her return, she earned a full-time contract to present her own show, Cricket Dewangi, on Dunya News from 2016 to 2018. She also wrote sports articles for Pakistani news outlets during this time.

Zainab has been a presenter for the Pakistan Super League since 2016, as well as for the Abu Dhabi T10 league. She has worked with sports broadcasters like TEN Sports, Star Sports, and Sony. In 2019, she became the first female sports reporter and commentator from Pakistan to cover the ICC Cricket World Cup.

In July 2021, Zainab made her debut on Sky Sports as part of the broadcasting team for the inaugural season of The Hundred, becoming the first Pakistani female presenter to do so. She has also hosted two web-series talk shows where she interviewed Pakistani cricketers.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zabbasofficial
• Facebook handle: Zainab Abbas
• Twitter handle: @ZAbbasOfficial

Personal Life

Zainab Abbas married her longtime partner, Hamza Kardar, in November 2019 in Lahore. Hamza Kardar is the son of Shahid Hafeez Kardar, who previously served as the Finance Minister of Pakistan and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

The couple has been together for over three years and they have a son named Taimur Hamza Kardar.

Net Worth

Zainab Abbas is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million. This is a testament to her successful career in sports journalism, where she commands a significant salary from her work on various television shows and radio programs.

Her in-depth analysis, engaging presentation style, and extensive knowledge of sports have made her a highly sought-after personality, contributing significantly to her earnings.