Saqlain Mushtaq
Pakistan
Saqlain Mushtaq
Born: 27 November 1976Major Teams: Pakistan.
Known As: Saqlain Mushtaq
Pronounced Saqlain Mushtaq
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 29 September 1995 v Sri Lanka, Gujranwala
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 4 7 2 53 34 10.60 - - 3 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 179 47 492 13 37.84 3-74 - - 2.74
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 5 2 0 30 30 15.00 - - 3 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 39.5 3 173 8 21.62 4-47 - 4.34
1996 World Cup Profile:
The only good thing for Pakistan in the disastrous home series against Sri Lanka of 1995-96 was the refreshing discovery of 19year-old off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Saqlain promises to fill well the spot left long vacant by Tauseef Ahmed with his tantalizing line and length, which have the ability to frustrate batsmen into getting out. Saqlain debuted in the first Test of the series and claimed his first Test wicket with his seventh ball. Being the least experienced player of the current Pakistan squad, Saqlain will have a lot to gain from the experience of Mushtaq Ahmed. Also able to produce the occasional leg-spinner, Saqlain`s variety and accuracy will be key in the success of Pakistan`s spin attack.help@cricinfo.com