OTD| Pakistan star cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq was born in 1970

In this article, we will discuss On This Day | Pakistan star cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq was born in 1970. Former Pakistan captain and legend Inzamam-ul-Haq has turned 54 today. He is one of the most consequential figures in the history of Pakistan cricket. He has served the game in his country in several capacities. Inzamam was a stalwart in the Pakistan batting order and later led the team as well. 

He made his debut for Pakistan in 1991 when he played his first One-day international against West Indies in Lahore. Pakistan’s World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan highly regarded Inzamam-ul-Haq as a youngster who had unlimited potential. The talented youngster soon made his way into the Test squad and played his maiden Test against England in 1992, at Birmingham. He had an impressive start to his ODI career as he scored multiple half-centuries and centuries in the initial stages. But unfortunately, the youngster could not translate his flawless start to his ODI career in the Test format. The middle-order batter faced some hurdles in settling in the longest format of the game but soon he got his mojo and once he found his groove, he did not look back. 

An all-time great

Whenever Inzamam-ul-Haq is discussed, he is often regarded as arguably the greatest-ever batter from Pakistan. Well, that discussion will keep on going but there is no doubt that he was one of the greatest cricket fans in Pakistan ever witnessed. The former Pakistan captain had brilliant stats in both Test and ODI cricket. He represented his team in Test cricket 120 times and scored 8830 runs at an average of 49.60. Whereas in ODI cricket he played 378 matches. In the 50-overs format, he had 11739 runs to his name, most for any Pakistani. 

In the later phase of his career, Inzamam also took up leadership responsibilities and ensured a smooth transition in Pakistan cricket. Cricket fans across the globe will always remember him for the impeccable ease with which he batted. Inzamam-ul-Haq will remain a revered figure for every cricket fan in Pakistan.