Yasir Shah

Pakistani cricketer with Test match success

Yasir Shah - Pakistani cricketer with Test match success
Born

May 2nd, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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A professional cricketer excelled in the Test format for Pakistan. Debuted in 2014 and quickly became a key bowler for the national team. Achievements include several match-winning performances and the fastest bowler to reach 200 Test wickets. Played in numerous international series and contributed significantly to Pakistan's bowling attack.

Achieved fastest 200 Test wickets

Key role in several Test series wins

Participated in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

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