11-member independent panel induct Pak legends in the Pakistan Cricket’s Hall of Fame after former players and journalists voted.
11-member independent panel including existing Hall of Famers, former players and journalists voted for the inductees.
Mushtaq Mohammad, Saeed Anwar, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Inzamam-ul-Haq have all been admitted into the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Hall of Fame. The PCB inaugurated the Hall of Fame in 2021, and they join 10 others.
“On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I extend heartfelt congratulations to these four cricketing legends on their well-deserved inductions into the PCB Hall of Fame,” PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement. “This honour represents a tribute to their outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket and to the global game
“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
Inzamam participated in 120 Test matches, 378 ODIs, and one T20I. He also helped Pakistan win the 1992 ODI World Cup. He amassed 11,739 ODI runs and 8830 Test runs. Eight runs shy of Hanif Mohammad’s record, his 329 against New Zealand in 2002 is the second-highest Test score by a Pakistani batsman.
“I owe immense gratitude to my fellow cricketers, dedicated support staff and my family, without whom this journey would not have been possible,” Inzamam said. “Representing Pakistan during an era with such high-caliber players was a privilege and their influence played a vital role in my growth and development as a batter.”
Anwar amassed 4052 runs in 55 Tests and 8824 runs in 247 ODIs. His 194 against India in 1997 was the highest ODI score at the time.
“It’s humbling to join the ranks of my childhood heroes and team-mates with whom I shared and celebrated some of the most defining moments of Pakistan cricket,” Anwar said. “As an opening batter, I was privileged to play in an era graced by some of the most talented and accomplished cricketers who represented Pakistan. I cherished every moment of laying the foundation for our team, taking on the world’s best bowlers, and partnering with match-winners to bring joy to our fans.”
One of Pakistan’s most accomplished Test captains is Misbah. Following the 2010 spot-fixing incident, he assumed leadership and guided Pakistan to the top spot in 2016.
“Representing Pakistan was an absolute privilege, captaining the team was a profound honour and this recognition by the Pakistan Cricket Board serves as the perfect crowning achievement of my journey,” Misbah said.