Abdul Razzaq
Pakistani cricketer and all-rounder
Born
December 2nd, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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A cricket player represented Pakistan in international cricket. Debuted in 1996 and played until 2013. Renowned for all-rounder capabilities, contributed significantly with both bat and ball. Played a crucial role in Pakistan's victory at the 1999 Cricket World Cup and the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy. Extensively featured in Test, One Day Internationals, and T20 matches.
Played crucial role in 1999 Cricket World Cup
Part of the winning team at 2006 ICC Champions Trophy
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