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The man played 378 one day Internationals, bowled 9.4 overs of left-arm orthodox for 64 runs picking up three wickets. In tests, his total 9 balls fetched 8 runs & no wicket..

Of course, he wasn't a bowler! Name was Inzamam-ul-Haq (all in one line), and he was a watchful heavy batsman with several hosre power of strength. Born in Multan in Punjab, Pakistan. March 3rd it was, in the year 1970.

37 years and 222 days hence, Inzi is calling at quit, from all forms of cricket. He scored the more test runs for Pakistan than anyone else. His 25 centuries also a Pakistan record. 3rd big record for him is 11739 runs he made in One day Internationals, most by any Pakistani.

So what made Inzamam score so heavily. and more often when Pakistan team needed them most? that probably has to do with 1992 cricket world cup that Pakistan won, when Inzi started his International cricket career. Imran Khan had found him, & still rates him the best player against fast bowling.

Although a very quit man, Inzamam went up the stands to have a fight with spectator in Toronto, whereas he was the captain when Pakistan forefitted the Oval test match against England. Another very sad highlight of this bright career was death (or assasination) of coach Bob Woolmer during cricket world cup 2007.

Inzamam-ul-Haq's career statistics
Test = 119. 8813 runs, average 50.07, 100s = 25, 50s = 46. Best 329 vs NZ.
ODIs = 378. 11739 runs, average 39.52, 100s = 10, 50s - 83. Best 137* vs NZ. Inzamam-ul-Haq also played one twenty20 International against England.

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