A look at what Younis Khan's teammates from his debut test are doing now
Younis holds the record for the most runs and centuries scored by a Pakistani in Test cricket.
(Web Desk) - Younis Khan is about to end his celebrated career after Pakistan’s third and final game of the Test series against West Indies. Younis began his career with a breath taking hundred against Sri Lanka in 2000.
Younis holds the record for the most runs and the most centuries scored by a Pakistani in Test cricket. Younis has also scored a century in 11 countries that have hosted Test matches. The height of his career came when he led the Pakistani team to victory in the 2009 ICC World T20.
As Younis says farewell to cricket, we take a look at what the players who were in the starting XI when the acclaimed batsman set foot on the cricketing state are doing now.
Saeed Anwar:
Left-hand batsman Saeed Anwar has 8800 One Day International (ODI) and 4052 Test runs to his name. He was one of the most aggressive opening batsmen that Pakistan has seen, known for his off-side shots with minimal footwork. He retired from international cricket on August 15, 2003 and in 2010, started a chain of specialty meat shops called Meat One.
Wajahatullah Wasti:
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Right-hand batsman Wajahatullah Wasti did not make many appearances on the pitch except for 6 Test matches and 15 ODIs, scoring around 300 in both formats.
He is, to date, known for his superior batting against New Zealand in the semi-final of the 1999 World Cup. Wasti is now the member of the National Selection Committee of Pakistan Cricket Board.
Aamer Sohail:
Inzamam-ul-Haq:
Inzamam has a whopping 11,739 runs in ODIs and 8,830 runs in Test matches to his name. After his illustrious cricketing career, Inzamam ventured into business with his Meat One and Legends of Inzamam-ul-Haq, a clothing line. He was appointed as head coach of the Afghanistan national team for a short period and currently serves as the chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team.
Muhammad Yousaf:
Known for his beautifully crafted shots, Yousaf scored 7,530 runs in 90 Test matches and 9,720 in 288 ODIs. He retired in 2010. In 2016, he was offered the post of batting consultant at National Cricket Academy.
Moin Khan:
The wicket keeper-batsman played for the Pakistan cricket team from 1990 to 2004. He took 100 catches in Test cricket and 200 catches in ODIs. Moin was appointed the head coach of the national team in 2014. He is currently working with Quetta Gladiators as head coach.
Abdul Razzaq:
Right arm fast-medium bowler, Abdul Razzaq took 100 wickets in Test matches and 269 wickets in ODIs. He signed for Staffordshire club Hem Heath for the 2014 season.
Wasim Akram:
Regarded by many as one of the greatest fast bowlers, he holds the world record for most wickets in List A cricket. Post-retirement, he now works as a commentator. Currently, he is the bowling coach for IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders and is also working as director and bowling coach of Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League.
Saqlain Mushtaq:
Known for introducing the ‘doosra’ in world cricket, the right-arm off break spinner was the quickest bowler in history of ODI to reach 100 wickets. He was appointed England’s spin consultant in 2016.
Waqar Younis:
Right-arm fast bowler, Waqar Younis took 416 wickets in ODIs and 373 wickets in Test cricket. His trademark was his ability to reverse swing. He was appointed as Pakistan cricket team’s head coach but resigned from the post in 2016 owing to the failure of the team in World T20. After retiring, Younis has also worked as a television sports commentator.
