Mushtaq Ahmed

Cricketer and coach, spin bowling expert

Mushtaq Ahmed - Cricketer and coach, spin bowling expert
Born

June 28th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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This individual represented Pakistan in international cricket as a leg-spin bowler. Played in 52 Test matches and 144 One Day Internationals from 1989 to 2002. Achieved significant success as a bowler, taking a total of 1,300 international wickets. After retiring from playing, transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of spin bowlers within various national teams. Worked with various domestic cricket teams and served as a coach for the Pakistan national cricket team.

Played 52 Test matches for Pakistan

Took over 1,300 international wickets

Coached various national teams and players

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