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History of cricket in Pakistan


History of the Pakistani cricket team

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The Pakistan cricket team made its Test cricket debut in 1952 and has since become one of the most successful teams in modern cricket. The team reached the semi-finals of the 1983 and 1987 World Cups, and won the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup by defeating England in the final.

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[edit]History

Main articles: History of cricket in Pakistan from 1947 to 1970, History of cricket in Pakistan from 1971 to 1985, History of cricket in Pakistan from 1986 to 2000, and History of cricket in Pakistan from 2001
See also: History of the Indian cricket team and Cricket in Pakistan
Following the Partition of India in 1947, and the establishment of the separate nation state of Pakistan, cricket in the country developed steadily and Pakistan was given Test Match status at a meeting of the Imperial Cricket Conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on 28 July 1952 following recommendation by India[1], which, being the successor state of the British Raj, did not have to go through such a process.
Pakistan’s first Test match was played in Delhi in October 1952 as part of a five Test series which India won 2-1. Pakistan made their first tour of England in 1954 and drew the series 1-1 after a memorable victory at The Oval in which fast bowler Fazal Mahmood took 12 wickets. Pakistan’s first home Test match was in Dacca in January 1955 against India, after which four more Test matches were played in Bahawalpur,Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi (all five matches in the series were drawn, the first such occurrence in test history[2]).
The team is considered strong but unpredictable. Traditionally Pakistani cricket has had players of great talent but limited discipline, making them a team which could play inspirational cricket one day and then perform less than ordinarily another day. Over the years, competitions between India and Pakistan have always been emotionally charged and provide for intriguing contests, as talented teams from both sides of the border elevate their game to new levels to produce high-quality cricket. Pakistan's matches against India in the Cricket World Cup have seen packed stadiums and heightened atmospheres no matter where the World Cup has been held.

[edit]1986 Australasia Cup

The 1986 Australasia Cup, played in Sharjah, is remembered as a famous last-ball victory for Pakistan against arch-rivals India, with Javed Miandad emerging as a national hero.[3]
India batted first and set a target of 245 runs, leaving Pakistan with a required run rate of 4.92 runs per over. Javed Miandad came in to bat at number 3, and Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals. Later recalling the match, Miandad stated that his main focus was to lose with dignity. With 31 runs needed in the last three overs, Miandad hit a string of boundaries while batting with his team's lower order, until four runs were required from the last delivery of the match. Miandad received a leg side full toss from Chetan Sharma, which he hit for six over the midwicket boundary.[4][3]

[edit]1992 World Cup Semi Final

After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first and ended with a total of 262. Pakistan batted conservatively yet lost wickets at regular intervals. With the departure of Imran Khan and Saleem Malik shortly thereafter, Pakistan still required 115 runs at a rate of 7.67 per over with veteran Javed Miandad being the only known batsman remaining at the crease. A young Inzamam-ul-Haq, who had just turned 22 and was not a well-known player at the time, burst onto the international stage with a match-winning 60 off 37 balls. Once Inzamam got out, Pakistan required 36 from 30 balls, which wicketkeeper Moin Khan ended with a towering six over long off, followed by the winning boundary to midwicket. The match is seen as the emergence of Inzamam onto the international stage.[5][6][7]

[edit]1992 World Cup Victory

The 1992 Cricket World Cup in Australia & New Zealand marked Pakistan's first World Cup victory. It is remembered for the comeback Pakistan made after losing key players such as Waqar Younis and Saeed Anwar, and being led by an injured captain in Imran Khan. Pakistan lost 4 of their first 5 matches and were nearly eliminated in the first round of the tournament after being bowled out for 74 against England, until the match was declared as a "no result" due to rain. Captain Imran Khan famously told the team to play as "cornered tigers", after which Pakistan won five successive matches, including, most famously, the semi-final against hosts New Zealand and the final against England.[8]

[edit]2007 World Cup Shock

Pakistan participated in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup History when they were knocked out of the competition in a shock defeat toIreland, who were playing in their first competition. Pakistan, needing to win to qualify for the next stage after losing to the West Indies in their opening match, were put into bat by Ireland on a green pitch. They lost wickets regularly and only 4 batsmen crossed double figures. In the end they were bowled out by the resurgent Irish for 132. The Irish went on to win the match, helped by a knock of 72 from Niall O'Brien. This meant that Pakistan had been knocked out during the first round for the second consecutive World Cup.[9][10][11]
Tragedy struck the team when coach Bob Woolmer died one day later on March 18, 2007 in a hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. Jamaican police spokesman, Karl Angell, reported on March 23, 2007 that, "Mr Woolmer's death was due to asphyxiation as a result of manual strangulation," and that, "Mr Woolmer's death is now being treated by the Jamaica police as a case of murder." [12]
Subsequent to his team's defeat and the death of Bob Woolmer, Inzamam-ul-Haq announced his resignation as captain of the team and his retirement from one-day cricket, stating that he would continue to take part in Test cricket but not as captain.[13]
On 23 March 2007, Pakistan players and officials were questioned by Jamaican police and submitted DNA samples along with fingerprints, as part of the routine enquiries in the investigation into Woolmer's murder.[14] Three days after leaving the West Indies for Pakistan, via London, the Pakistan team were ruled out as suspects. The deputy commissioner of Jamaican police. Mark Shields, the detective in charge of the investigation, announced, "It's fair to say they are now being treated as witnesses." "I have got no evidence to suggest it was anybody in the squad."[15] A memorial service was held in Sacred Heart Church, Lahore, for Bob Woolmer on 01 April 2007. Among the attendees were Pakistan players and dignitaries, including Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was quoted as saying, "After Woolmer's family, the Pakistan team was the most aggrieved by his death."[16] After the World Cup ended, serious doubts were raised about the investigation, with increasing speculation that Woolmer died of natural causes. This has now been accepted as fact, and the case has been closed.[17]
On July 16, 2007, Geoff Lawson, previously head coach of New South Wales, was appointed coach of the Pakistan for two years, becoming the third foreigner to take on the role.[18] In the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, Pakistan exceeded expectations to reach the final but ended as runners-up, after losing the final to India in a nail-biting finish. On 25 October 2008, Intikhab Alam was named as a national coach of the team by thePCB.

[edit]Tournament history

World CupChampions TrophyAsia CupAustralasia CupAsian Test ChampionshipCommonwealth GamesWorld Twenty20

[edit]References

  1. ^ Guinness Cricket Encyclopaedia
  2. ^ Stump the Bearded Wonder No 126: BBC Sport Retrieved 28 February 2007.
  3. ^ a b Going, going...gone. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  4. ^ Austral-Asia Cup, 1985/86, Final, India v Pakistan. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  5. ^ Inzi announces his arrival, and India's hat-trick hero. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  6. ^ Five of the best. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  7. ^ Benson & Hedges World Cup, 1991/92, 1st Semi Final, New Zealand v Pakistan. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  8. ^ Imran's Tigers turn the corner. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  9. ^ Pakistan sent home by bold Ireland. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  10. ^ Shamrocks turn Pakistan green. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  11. ^ ICC World Cup - 9th Match, Group D, Ireland v Pakistan. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
  12. ^ Police hunt Woolmer's murderer: Cricinfo.com Retrieved 24 March 2007.
  13. ^ Shattered Inzamam retires from one-day scene: Cricinfo.com Retrieved 24 March 2007.
  14. ^ DNA testing for Pakistan players: Cricinfo.com Retrieved 07 April 2007.
  15. ^ Pakistan no longer suspects in Woolmer case: Cricinfo.com Retrieved 07 April 2007.
  16. ^ Memorial service for Woolmer held in Lahore: Cricinfo.com Retrieved 07 April 2007.
  17. ^ Doubts grow over pathologist's findings. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 21 May 2007.
  18. ^ Lawson named Pakistan coach. Cricinfo.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-16.

History of cricket in Pakistan from 1947 to 1970

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This article describes the history of cricket in Pakistan from 1947 to 1970.

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[edit]Early years: 1947 to 1950

The independent state of Pakistan was established in 1947 following the Partition of India. Major cricket was already established in the country as many clubs and local associations had previously been part of the Indian cricket scene.
Matches were played on an ad hoc basis in the 1947-48 and 1948-49 seasons before Pakistan's Board of Cricket Control (BCCP) was established on 1 May 1949. Games continued to be few and far between for several seasons until a national championship began in 1953.

[edit]1947-48 season

On 27-29 December 1947, the Punjab v Sind match at Lahore marked the start of major cricket in Pakistan as an independent country. Later that season, on 6-8 February 1948, the Punjab Governor's XI v Punjab University match took place, also at Lahore. These were the only matches that season owing to disruption caused by the Partition.

[edit]1948-49 season

Another Punjab Governor's XI v Punjab University took place at Lahore in March 1949, but it was the only major domestic match in the second season.
The highlight of the 1948-49 season was the arrival of the West Indies team in November 1948. This was the first tour of Pakistan by an overseas team.
The Pakistan national cricket team made its inaugural overseas tour in April 1949 with a visit to Ceylon where the team played two matches versus Ceylon in Colombo. Pakistan, captained by Mohammed Saeed, won the first match by an innings and the second by 10 wickets.

[edit]1949-50 season

There were no domestic matches at all in 1949-50 when two touring teams arrived. The first tour was by a Commonwealth XI in November and December 1949. Then Ceylon, on a return tour in March-April 1950, played five major matches.

[edit]1951 to 1960

[edit]Pakistan's debut in Test Cricket

In October to December 1952, Pakistan’s Test debut was a five-match series in India, the matches played at New Delhi, Lucknow, Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. After India had won the First Test by an innings, Pakistan won the Second Test by an innings thanks to Fazal Mahmoodwho took 5-52 and 7-42. India won the Third Test and the other two were drawn.

[edit]1961 to 1970

[edit]National championships

The Qaid-i-Azam Trophy was launched in the 1953-54 season as Pakistan's national championship. The first winner was Bahawalpur. The outstanding player in the inaugural season was the great opening batsman Hanif Mohammed who scored 513 runs at an average of 128.25 with a highest score of 174.
Winners of the Qaid-i-Azam Trophy from 1954 to 1970 were:
  • 1953-54 – Bahawalpur
  • 1954-55 – Karachi
  • 1955-56 – no competition
  • 1956-57 – Punjab
  • 1957-58 – Bahawalpur
  • 1958-59 – Karachi
  • 1959-60 – Karachi
  • 1960-61 – no competition
  • 1961-62 – Karachi Blues
  • 1962-63 – Karachi A
  • 1963-64 – Karachi Blues
  • 1964-65 – Karachi Blues
  • 1965-66 – no competition
  • 1966-67 – Karachi
  • 1967-68 – no competition
  • 1968-69 – Lahore
  • 1969-70 – PIA
In the 1960-61 season, the BCCP introduced a knockout competition called the Ayub Trophy. Winners to 1970 were:
  • 1960-61 – Railways-Quetta
  • 1961-62 – Karachi
  • 1962-63 – Karachi
  • 1964-65 – Karachi
  • 1965-66 – Karachi Blues
  • 1967-68 – Karachi Blues
  • 1969-70 – PIA

[edit]Leading players by season

[edit]Batsmen

[edit]Bowlers

[edit]International tours of Pakistan

[edit]West Indies 1948-49

In the first international tour of Pakistan by an overseas team, West Indies played two major matches versus Sind at Karachi and a Pakistan XI at Lahore. Both matches were drawn.
The West Indies team included George Headley, Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes.

[edit]Commonwealth XI 1949-50

The tourists played two matches against an All-Pakistan XI in Lahore and against a Karachi-Sind Combined XI in Karachi. The tourists won the first match by an innings and 177 runs; they won the second match by 6 wickets. Captained by Jock Livingston, who also kept wicket in some games, the team had several well-known players including Frank Worrell, George Tribe, Bill Alley, Cec Pepper, George Dawkes and George Pope.

[edit]Ceylon 1949-50

Ceylon in March-April 1950 played five major matches versus: Karachi-Sind at the Karachi Gymkhana Ground; a Pakistan XI at the Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore; the Commander-in-Chief's XI at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi; Pakistan Universities at Punjab University Ground in Lahore; and Pakistan XI again at Karachi's Gymkhana Ground.

[edit]MCC 1951-52

Only a handful of domestic matches were played in the next three seasons, during which the highlight was the arrival of the first touring team from England in November 1951. The tour was organised by MCC and the team also visited Ceylon. MCC played four major matches in Pakistan versus:
  • Punjab at Jinnah Stadium in Sialkot – match drawn
  • Pakistan XI at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore – match drawn
  • Bahawalpur-Karachi at Bahawal Stadium in Bahawalpur – match drawn
  • Pakistan XI at Karachi Gymkhana Ground – Pakistan won by 4 wickets
MCC had a strong team that featured the young Tom Graveney and Brian Statham. Captained by Nigel Howard it also included Derek Shackleton, Jack Robertson, Donald Carr, Roy Tattersall, Frank Lowson, Don Brennan and Dick Spooner.

[edit]India 1954-55

Pakistan's inaugural home Test series was against neighbours India and all five matches were drawn:

[edit]MCC 1955-56

[edit]New Zealand 1955-56

  • 1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by an innings and 1 run
  • 2nd Test at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore – Pakistan won by 4 wickets
  • 3rd Test at Dacca Stadium – match drawn

[edit]Australia 1956-57

  • 1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 9 wickets
Fazal Mahmood was Pakistan's matchwinner with 13 wickets.

[edit]West Indies 1958-59

  • 1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 10 wickets
  • 2nd Test at Dacca Stadium – Pakistan won by 41 runs
  • 3rd Test at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore – West Indies won by an innings and 156 runs

[edit]Australia 1959-60

The series took place in November and December 1959. In the Second Test, Norm O'Neill scored 134 for Australia and Saeed Ahmed scored 166 for Pakistan. Hanif Mohammed scored 101 in the Third Test for Pakistan.
Richie Benaud was the leading wicket taker of the series with 18.
Australia also played one three-day match against President's XI in Rawalpindi starting 28 November 1959. Australia won this match by 3 wickets.

[edit]International XI 1961-62

[edit]England 1961-62

  • 1st Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – England won by 5 wickets
  • 2nd Test at Dacca Stadium – match drawn
  • 3rd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – match drawn

[edit]Commonwealth XI 1963-64

A Commonwealth XI cricket team toured Pakistan in the 1963-64 season, playing six first-class matches including three against the Pakistan national team.
Captained by Peter Richardson, the Commonwealth XI included several famous or well-known players such as Tom Graveney, Rohan Kanhai,Basil Butcher, Seymour Nurse, Bill Alley, Khalid Ibadulla, Charlie Griffith and Keith Andrew

[edit]Australia 1964-65

  • 1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – match drawn
The teams played one 5 day Test starting on 24 October 1964 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
The Test (and series) was drawn. Khalid Ibadulla top scored for Pakistan with 166 in the first innings. Australian captain Bob Simpson scored 153 and 115. Graham McKenzie was the top wicket taker with 8 wickets.

[edit]New Zealand 1964-65

  • 1st Test at Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi – Pakistan won by an innings and 64 runs
  • 2nd Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – match drawn
  • 3rd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 8 wickets

[edit]Ceylon 1966-67

[edit]Commonwealth XI 1967-68

A Commonwealth XI cricket team toured Pakistan in the 1967-68 season, playing eight first-class matches.
Captained by Tony Lewis, the Commonwealth XI included several well-known players such as John Hampshire, Mushtaq Mohammed, Brian Luckhurst, John Murray, David Allen and Keith Boyce.

[edit]International XI 1967-68

[edit]England 1968-69

  • 1st Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – match drawn
  • 2nd Test at Dacca Stadium – match drawn
  • 3rd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – match drawn

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New Zealand 1969-70

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