Known as the 'Little Master', Hanif Mohammad was the greatest of a long line of Mohammad brothers who went on to represent Pakistan. Making his Test Debut against India at Delhi, Hanif went to become one of the finest bastman in Pakistan Cricket History. Known for his technique and concentration, Hanif stood out as for his temperament and went on to score the first triple century by a Pakistani in Test Cricket, when he made a mammoth 337. Named the Wisden Cricketer of the year in 1968, Hanif retired from International cricket in 1969. His son, Shoaib went on to play for Pakistan and showed the same concentration and temperament that was found in his father. Today, Hanif holds a senior position at Pakistan International Airlines, and serves as a regualr commentator, during Home Series matches in Pakistan.
Born: 21 December 1934, Junagadh, Gujarat, India Major Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines,Karachi City Cricket Association. Batting Style: Right Hand Bat Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break Test Debut: Pakistan v India at Delhi, 1st Test, 1952/53 Last Test : Pakistan v New Zealand at Karachi, 1st Test, 1969/70 Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1968 TESTS M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 55 97 8 3915 337 43.98 12 15 40 - O M R W Ave Best 5 10 SR Econ Bowling 34.2 9 95 1 95.00 1-1 - - 206.0 2.76