Today marks the 84th birth anniversary of one of Pakistan’s finest cricketers Hanif Mohammad. Born on 21st December 1934 in Junagarh, British India (now Gujrat, India), Hanif migrated to Karachi after partition of the Indian subcontinent.
Hanif was trained by Afghan cricketer Abdul Aziz and went on to make his Test debut in 1952 against arch-rivals India.
Hanif is known as Pakistan's first star, but he was pioneer to a star studded family. Four of his brothers, Wazir Mohammad, Raees Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad, Sadiq Mohammad, his son Shoaib Mohammad and grandson Shehzar Mohammad followed into Hanif's footsteps.
During his 55-match Test career, Hanif scored a total of 3,915 runs with an average of 43.98. He also scored 12 centuries and has a high score of 337 against a tough West Indian opposition in 1957/58.
For his excellent services in the field of sports, the Little Master was awarded the Pride of Performance.
He is in the league of ultimate cricketing elite
'His iconic innings of 337 runs is considered one of the best in Test cricket and till date he remains a legend of the game'
https://twitter.com/smasood801/status/1076013613306073088
Google too has paid tribute to the Pakistani superstar
https://twitter.com/PakistanCric10/status/1076006179577479168
'One of the first legend of Asia'
https://twitter.com/BilalSaeedlive/status/1076011859008999424
Yes, we will
https://twitter.com/RehanJamalipk/status/1076020129102729216
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Hanif was trained by Afghan cricketer Abdul Aziz and went on to make his Test debut in 1952 against arch-rivals India.
One of the most iconic images of the Little Master
Hanif is known as Pakistan's first star, but he was pioneer to a star studded family. Four of his brothers, Wazir Mohammad, Raees Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad, Sadiq Mohammad, his son Shoaib Mohammad and grandson Shehzar Mohammad followed into Hanif's footsteps.
Hanif with his brothers Mushtaq and Sadiq during England tour in 1967. Photo: Twitter
During his 55-match Test career, Hanif scored a total of 3,915 runs with an average of 43.98. He also scored 12 centuries and has a high score of 337 against a tough West Indian opposition in 1957/58.
Hanif Mohammad plays a shot during a Test match (Source: ESPNCricInfo)
For his excellent services in the field of sports, the Little Master was awarded the Pride of Performance.
President's Pride of Performance
He is in the league of ultimate cricketing elite
Hanif Mohammad with legends Zaheer Abbass, Sachin Tendulkar, Saurav Ganguly and Greg Chappell
SOCIAL MEDIA IS ALSO SHARING ITS REACTIONS ON THE LEGENDS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
'His iconic innings of 337 runs is considered one of the best in Test cricket and till date he remains a legend of the game'
https://twitter.com/smasood801/status/1076013613306073088
Google too has paid tribute to the Pakistani superstar
https://twitter.com/PakistanCric10/status/1076006179577479168
'One of the first legend of Asia'
https://twitter.com/BilalSaeedlive/status/1076011859008999424
Yes, we will
https://twitter.com/RehanJamalipk/status/1076020129102729216
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