Key Facts

Published August 1, 2011

Major teams Pakistan, Glamorgan, Lahore, Multan, National Bank of Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Surrey and United Bank Limited

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm fast

Test Career

Played: 87

Wickets: 373

Runs scored: 1010

Bowling average: 23.56

Batting average: 10.20

Best innings bowling: 7/76

Best match bowling: 13/135

Highest score: 45

Batting strike rate: 47.95

Bowling strike rate: 43.4

ODI Career

Played: 262

Wickets: 416

Runs scored: 969

Bowling average: 23.84

Batting average: 10.30

Best innings/match bowling: 7/36

Highest score: 37

Batting strike rate: 67.05

Bowling strike rate: 30.5

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