Hanif Mohammad

Cricketer and test match batting legend

Hanif Mohammad - Cricketer and test match batting legend
Born

December 21st, 1934
90 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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A prominent cricketer, achieved significant success in Test cricket, representing the national team from 1952 to 1969. Played as a right-handed batsman, becoming the first cricketer to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year during 1957. Hold the record for the longest innings in Test cricket history, scoring 337 against the West Indies in 1958. Contributed as a captain and played a vital role in several memorable matches.

First cricketer to score 1,000 runs in a year

Scored 337 against West Indies in 1958

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