Waqar Younis
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Player information | ||||
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Surname | Waqar Younis Maitla | |||
Born | November 16, 1971 (age 48) Karachi , Pakistan |
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Nickname | Burewala Express, Wiki, The Toe Crusher, Sultan of Swing |
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Batting style | Right handed | |||
Bowling style | Right handed | |||
Player role | Almost bowler | |||
Test debut (cap 111) | November 15, 1989 v India![]() |
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Last test | January 2, 2003 v South Africa![]() |
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ODI debut (cap 71) | October 14, 1989 v West Indies![]() |
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Last ODI | March 4, 2003 v Zimbabwe![]() |
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ODI shirt no. | 99 | |||
National teams | ||||
Years | team | |||
1987-1997 | Multan | |||
1988-1996 | United Bank Limited | |||
1990-1993 | Surrey | |||
1997-1998 | Glam organ | |||
1998 | Karachi | |||
1998 | Rawalpindi | |||
1999 | REDCO Pakistan Limited | |||
2000 | Lahore blues | |||
2001-2002 | National Bank of Pakistan | |||
2003 | Warwickshire | |||
2003 | Allied Bank Limited | |||
Career statistics | ||||
Game form | test | ODI | FC | LA |
Games | 87 | 262 | 228 | 411 |
Runs (total) | 1.010 | 969 | 2,972 | 1,553 |
Batting average | 10.20 | 10.30 | 13.38 | 10.42 |
100s / 50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/6 | 0/0 |
Highscore | 45 | 37 | 64 | 45 |
Balls | 16,224 | 12,698 | 39.181 | 19,841 |
Wickets | 373 | 416 | 956 | 675 |
Bowling Average | 23.56 | 23.84 | 22.33 | 22.36 |
5 wickets in innings | 22nd | 13 | 63 | 17th |
10 wickets in play | 5 | 0 | 14th | 0 |
Best bowling performance | 7/76 | 7/36 | 8/17 | 7/36 |
Catches / stumpings | 18 / - | 35 / - | 58 / - | 56 / - |
Source: Cricinfo , April 21, 2012 |
Waqar Younis is a former Pakistani cricketer and former Test - and ODI - captain of the Pakistan national team . Waqar, a right-handed bowler , is considered one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He is also the former coach of the national team of Pakistan.
childhood and education
Waqar Younis was born in Vehari, Punjab into a Jat family . He went to school in Bahawalpur but grew up in the United Arab Emirates . When he was 18, he went back to Pakistan to play cricket. Younis has been working as a cricket commentator for Nine Network in Australia and for Ten Sports in the UAE since retiring.
International career
First beginnings
Waqar Younis began his career in first class cricket in the 1987/88 season in Pakistan. However, he sustained a career-threatening injury. However, he was able to continue his career. He was discovered by Imran Khan and made his national team debut after having played only six first-class matches.
National career
Waqar Younis also played English county cricket for Surrey . Waqar Younis won the County Championship with Glamorgan in the 1997 season.
International career
Younis made his international debut against India in 1989 , as did Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar . Because of his bowling, Younis got the nickname Burewala Express Waqar Younis formed a dangerous duo with Wasim Akram. In 2000 he got into an argument with Wasim Akram and left the national team for a short time. Younis was named national team captain upon his return. Waqar Younis was accused of ball-tampering in 2002 and was banned from an ODI. Younis was the first ever cricketer to be banned for ball tampering. Younis was again accused of unsportsmanlike conduct during the 2003 Cricket World Cup . In April 2004, Younis announced the end of his career.
Coaching
Waqar Younis initially worked for a short time from 2006 as a bowling coach for Pakistan. After differences with the Pakistan Cricket Board , he resigned as bowling coach in 2007. In 2010 he was appointed national coach of Pakistan. In April 2016 he announced his retirement as national coach.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Waqar Younis Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats . Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ↑ Biography of Waqar Younis
- ↑ World Cup 2006/07 - Fingers optional as Oram pursues dream . Cricinfo. Retrieved February 28, 2007.
- ^ Lancashire v Glamorgan at Liverpool, 18-21 Jun 1997 Report . Cricinfo. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Cricket World Cup 2003 - Waqar Younis , BBC Sport. January 15, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ↑ Greatest Partnerships - Deadly duos . Cricinfo. December 15, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ Mudassar: Wasim and Waqar rivalry undermined Pakistan cricket . Cricinfo. September 15, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ↑ The days of Waqar vs Wasim . PakPassion. June 21, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ Waqar Younis appointed captain through World Cup 2003 . Cricinfo. October 2, 2002. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ Waqar suspended for ball tampering . BBC. July 1, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ Waqar Younis the first bowler to be banned for ball-tampering , BBC. July 1, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 - Australia v Pakistan . Cricinfo. February 11, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ↑ Waqar brings down the curtain . Cricinfo. April 12, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ Waqar Younis appointed bowling coach . Cricinfo. January 15, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ Waqar resigns as bowling coach . Cricinfo. January 15, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ↑ I've left my ego back in Australia, says Waqar . International - The News. Retrieved on March 28, 2010. ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Younis, Waqar |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pakistani cricketer and former test and ODI captain |
DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |