Lahore, January 10, 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has inducted four cricketing legends—Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, and Saeed Anwar into its prestigious Hall of Fame. They join ten other greats in the Hall of Fame, which was established in 2021 to honour the contributions of Pakistan’s cricket icons.
In a statement, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the new inductees, saying, “This honour represents a tribute to their outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket and to the global game.”
Mushtaq Mohammad, regarded as one of Pakistan’s finest captains, made his Test debut at just 15 years old in 1959, a record for the youngest Test debutant until 1996. He played 57 Tests and 10 ODIs, scoring his first Test century at 17. Under his captaincy, Pakistan achieved its first Test win in Australia.
“Being honoured 45 years after my last match for Pakistan is truly humbling,” Mushtaq said. “Joining legends like my brother Hanif Mohammad is immensely gratifying.”
Inzamam-ul-Haq, a key figure in Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup triumph, scored 8,830 runs in 120 Tests and 11,739 runs in 378 ODIs. His 329 against New Zealand in 2002 remains Pakistan’s second-highest individual Test score.
“I owe immense gratitude to my team-mates, support staff, and family. Representing Pakistan during an era of high-caliber players shaped my growth as a batter,” Inzamam said.
The induction of Inzamam also signals the resolution of an internal conflict-of-interest inquiry initiated against him in 2023 when he served as PCB’s chief selector.
Saeed Anwar, known for his elegance and classical technique, amassed 4,052 runs in 55 Tests and 8,824 runs in 247 ODIs. His 194 against India in 1997 stood as the highest ODI score for over a decade.
“Joining the ranks of my childhood heroes is humbling,” Anwar remarked. “I cherished laying the foundation as an opener, partnering with match-winners, and bringing joy to our fans.”
Misbah-ul-Haq is celebrated as one of Pakistan’s most successful Test captains, leading the team to the No. 1 Test ranking in 2016 following the 2010 spot-fixing scandal.
“Representing Pakistan was a privilege; captaining the team was an honour,” Misbah said. “This recognition serves as the perfect crowning achievement of my journey.”
The four cricketers were chosen by an 11-member independent panel that included Hall of Famers Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas, former players Azhar Ali, Bismah Maroof, Nain Abidi, and six cricket journalists and analysts.
The PCB Hall of Fame continues to celebrate the rich legacy of Pakistan cricket, immortalizing those who have significantly contributed to the sport both nationally and globally.
