Mohammad Yousuf
Cricketer and ICC Player of the Year
Born
August 27th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Pakistan
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Debuted in international cricket in 1998, this cricketer represented Pakistan in all formats of the game. Achieved significant milestones, including being the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in Test cricket. Played crucial roles in multiple series and tournaments, including the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Garnered accolades, culminating in the ICC Player of the Year award in 2007 for outstanding performance.
Fastest to reach 1,000 Test runs
ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2007
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