His son Aasif effortlessly continued in his father's footsteps. The youngest prodigy, Irfan, is already shining in the cricket circles, both locally and internationally.
It is very rare in sporting history for three generations to represent their country in international sports.
This book takes us on a journey from where it all began.
Aasif Karim is a veteran of three Cricket World Cups (1996–1999 and 2003), during which time he also served as the national team captain in addition to playing four Associate Trophies (1986, 1990, 1994 and 1997).
He attended Palm Beach Junior College (Florida) between 1981 and 1983, and Howard University (Washington DC, USA) on a tennis scholarship between 1983 and 1985. During the 2003 Cricket World Cup against Australia, Aasif, in a famous performance was declared "Man-of-the-Match" in which he was awarded a gold watch for his efforts.
Aasif also played for the national tennis team and represented his country in the Davis Cup.
In 2000, Aasif founded Sports Monthly, a sports magazine, as his contribution to giving back to society. He is currently a business man (CEO of Aristocrats Insurance Brokers Ltd/Safinaz Group). Aasif is also a qualified and practicing arbitrator/mediator.