Nazar Mohammad
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Matches
50
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Runs
3016
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Wickets
5
| Role |
Batsman |
| Batting Style |
Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
Right-arm bowler
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| Nationality |
Pakistan |
| Nickname |
Nazar Mohammad |
| DOB |
05 March 1921 |
Nazar Mohammad, who died on July 12, 1996, aged 75, faced the first ball received by a Pakistani in Test cricket, at Delhi in 1952-53, and in the next match became the country's first Test centurion. On a matting wicket at Lucknow, he carried his bat for 124 not out in eight hours 35 minutes and set up an innings victory; he was the first player to be on the field throughout a Test. He also made 55 and 47 in the final Test but, soon afterwards, a domestic accident damaged his arm and ended his career. He became a coach, selector and one of Pakistan's best cricketing raconteurs. His son, Mudassar Nazar, played 76 Tests.
