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Dec 11, 2013 · Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame before the start of the first Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City on Wednesday. Waqar received his commemorative cap from International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David ...
Waqar Younis's 10-wicket haul in the 3rd Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa in 1998 is considered one of the greatest bowling performances in Test cri...
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Waqar Younis bucked the 1980s trend of pitching fast and short by pitching fast and full. Not an obvious recipe for success until you factor in prodigious late inswing, which was designed to smash into the base of leg stump or the batsman's toes.
Jun 3, 2023 · Waqar Younis made his debut in the first Test against India, which commenced on November 15th, 1989 and formed one of the most iconic Test bowling duos with Wasim. Waqar was different from Wasim. He would come in from a bustling run-up before heading into an open-chested slingy action and run-up, but he complemented Wasim perfectly.
Nov 16, 2020 · A young Waqar Younis led Surrey’s bowling attack with distinction during the 1991 English summer, demonstrating a deadly combination of explosive pace and late swing. He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year the following spring.Waqar Younis went on to become one of game’s finest fast bowlers and formed a deadly combination with Wasim Akram. He finished with 416 ODI wickets – the third-highest overall, while his 373 Test scalps came at a mind-boggling strike-rate of 43.4.
Jan 6, 2002 · Waqar Younis, one of the most formidable fast bowlers in the history of Pakistan cricket with 332 Test wickets, visited Bangladesh back in 1994 for two exhibition matches. Now he is an optimistic ...
Nov 16, 2015 · Waqar is the only bowler to have taken five wickets in an innings in three consecutive ODIs. Born November 16, 1971, Waqar Younis is a Pakistani fast bowler who has close to 800 international ...
