Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and two other legends inducted into PCB Hall of Fame
Published - 10 Jan 2025, 12:38 PM | Updated - 10 Jan 2025, 12:39 PM
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has inducted legends of the game into the PCB Hall of Fame. Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, and Saeed Anwar are the four players that have been included in the elite list of Pakistan Cricket.
All four players, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, and Saeed Anwar, have been great servants of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. Their contributions to the team have been immense as they played a huge part in the success of the team.
Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, and Saeed Anwar played massive roles for the Pakistan team
Inzamam-ul-Haq played from 1991 to 2007, and in that period, he scored truckloads of runs for the team. He played 120 Tests and mustered 8830 at an average of around 50 to go with 25 centuries and 46 fifties. The legendary batter also played 378 ODIs, scoring 11739 runs to go with 10 tons and 83 fifties. He also played one T20I.
Misbah-ul-Haq, on the other hand, played from 2001 to 2017. He also was one of the finest captains of the team, adding 5222 runs in Tests at an average of around 47 along with 10 hundreds and 39 fifties. In 162 ODIs, he slammed 5122 runs at an average of 43 to go with 42 fifties. He also played 39 T20Is, mustering 788 runs.
Mushtaq Mohammad played a crucial role for Pakistan in the 1960s and 1970s. He played 57 Tests for the team and scored 3643 runs at 39.14 and also slammed 10 centuries and 19 fifties. In the 10 ODIs, he added 209 at an average of around 40 to go with one fifty.
Saeed Anwar, who played 55 Tests, scored 4052 runs at an average of around 43 to go with 11 centuries and 25 half-centuries. In the 247 ODIs, he amassed 8824 runs at an average of around 40 to go with 20 tons and 43 half-centuries.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi shares his thoughts on inductees in the Hall of Fame
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi talked about the inductees in the Hall of Fame, highlighting the contributions of all four players. Releasing the official statement, he said:
"Mushtaq Mohammad is regarded as one of Pakistan's finest captains, known for his astute leadership and inspiring style. Inzamam-ul-Haq's immense talent and match-winning ability have left an indelible mark on the sport.
"Misbah-ul-Haq took charge of the Pakistan team during challenging times, guiding it to the pinnacle of Test rankings and achieving a historic series win in the Caribbean.
"Saeed Anwar, with his natural grace and classical technique, redefined the role of an opener and thrived against some of the world's best bowlers under all conditions."
These four giants of the game hold a special place in Pakistan's rich cricketing history - PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi added that the contributions of all the players have inspired future generations to pursue excellence. He stressed that PCB takes huge pride in honoring their accomplishments. He said:
"These four giants of the game hold a special place in Pakistan's rich cricketing history. Their contributions not only elevated the sport within Pakistan but also inspired future generations to pursue excellence.
He added, "Their talent, charisma and unwavering commitment have made them true ambassadors of cricket and the PCB takes immense pride in honouring their accomplishments."
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