Honoring a Cricket Legend: Wazir Mohammad, the only surviving member of that series.
Wazir Mohammad, born on December 22, 1929, in Junagadh, British India, is a former Pakistani cricketer and banker. At 94 years old and currently residing in Solihull, he is the only surviving member of his cricketing era.
Personal Information:
– Full Name: Wazir Mohammad
– Born: December 22, 1929 (age 94), Junagadh, Junagadh State, British India
– Batting: Right-handed
– Bowling: Right-arm
– Relations:
– Hanif Mohammad (brother)
– Raees Mohammad (brother) – Mushtaq Mohammad (brother)
– Sadiq Mohammad (brother)
International Cricket Career:
– National Side: Pakistan (1952–1959)
– Test Debut: November 13, 1952, vs India
– Last Test: November 13, 1959, vs Australia
Career Statistics:
– Matches:
– Test: 20
– First-class: 105
– Runs Scored:
– Test: 801
– First-class: 4,930
– Batting Average:
– Test: 27.62
– First-class: 40.40
– 100s/50s:
– Test: 2/3
– First-class: 11/26
– Top Score: 189 in both formats
– Balls Bowled:
– Test: 24
– First-class: 102
– Wickets: 0 in both formats
– Catches/Stumpings:
– Test: 5/0
– First-class: 35/0
Memorable Performances:
– Highest Test Score: 189 against the West Indies in 1957-58, contributing to Pakistan’s innings victory.
– Top-scorer against England: 42 not out at The Oval in 1954, leading Pakistan to a 24-run victory.
Leadership and Contributions:
– Captained Karachi Whites to the final of the 1963-64 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
– Led the Pakistan Eaglets in 1963, where 14 out of 18 players on the tour became Test cricketers, with four becoming Test captain Post-Cricket Career:
Wazir Mohammad worked as a banker, primarily with the National Bank of Pakistan. He is one of the five Mohammad brothers, four of whom played Test cricket for Pakistan.
Since the passing of Israr Ali on February 1, 2016, Wazir Mohammad has been recognized as Pakistan’s oldest living Test cricketer. His legacy continues to inspire generations of cricketers and fans alike.