Education
Aligarh Muslim University.
Aligarh Muslim University.
He has captained Indian squad in various international events, among them being Asian Games, in 1982 and 1983 Champions Trophy, and the 1984 Summer Olympics. Iqbal is remembered for a strong attack as well as for missing a goal, in front of an open goal against West Germany, that would have placed India a semifinal spot in the 1984 Olympics. He has served as Chief National Coach for Indian hockey from early 1993 to October 1994.
Iqbal currently works as manager for Indian Airlines and is a National selector for Indian hockey team
He was awarded Padma Shri in 2012.