| Name | Pakistan National Cricket Team |
| Nick Name | Men in Green |
| Founded: | 1952 |
| Managed by: | PCB |
| Selector: | Mohammad Akram |
| Head Coach: | Misbah-ul-Haq |
| Captains: | Babar Azam |
Pakistan Current Team
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Aamir Jamal Bowler |
Abdullah Shafique Batsman |
Arafat Minhas Batsman |
Babar Azam Batsman |
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Faisal Akram Bowler |
Haris Rauf Bowler |
Haseebullah (WK) Wicketkeeper |
Kamran Ghulam Batsman |
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Mohammad Hasnain Bowler |
Mohammad Rizwan (WK) Wicketkeeper |
Muhammad Irfan Khan Bowler |
Naseem Shah Bowler |
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Saim Ayub Batsman |
Salman Ali Agha Batsman |
Shaheen Shah Afridi Bowler |
The Pakistan Cricket Team is a full member nation of the International Cricket Council which plays all three formats of the game i.e., Test, ODI, and T20. The Pakistan Cricket Board governs all the cricketing activities of the Pakistan team. Pakistan got the Test Status in 1952 on the recommendation of India. They played the first Test match against India, which they lost heavily by an innings and 70 runs. It is interesting to know that several Test players who played for Pakistan in the initial years also played for India before the separation between India and Pakistan took place.
As of now, Pakistan has played 431 Tests, 930 ODIs, and 157 T20 internationals, winning 138, 488, and 96 games respectively. Pakistan holds the distinction of being one of the teams to have won all three ICC trophies. Pakistan won their first-ever 50 over World Cup in 1992 and reached the final of the 1996 World Cup. Pakistan played the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup and won the 2009 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan also won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy after beating India in the finals. Owing to a high rise in terrorism, many countries resisted visiting Pakistan for playing cricket. The terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009 led to a halt in cricketing activities between 2009 and 2010. During this period, all the Pakistan home games were held in the United Arab Emirates.
List of Test Team Captains
During the British rule, Pakistan was a part of India, and it is evident that the matches being played took an equal amount of cricket for both countries before independence in an effective way. Pakistan got the Test status in 1953 and played its first match against India in Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi. It is a known fact that most of the Pakistan cricket players use raw technique to win over their opponents easily. The Pakistan cricket team continues to produce some of the finest players in both the batting and bowling departments regularly.
Some of the popular players like Imran Khan and Wasim Akram have made their country proud by lifting the World Cup without a sufficient amount of support from the board in an effective way. Javed Miandad is considered one of the best batsmen cricket has ever seen in the one-day international format because of his consistency and playing style. There are several fine cricket players playing for the country in the current generation without compromising on game quality and spirit from time to time.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team got the Test status in 1951. The Men in Green have had a lot of captains since. Imran Khan is unarguably Pakistan’s greatest leader of all time. Under his leadership, Pakistan won their maiden World Cup title in 1992. The Younis Khan-led side won their second ICC title after winning the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup title. Pakistan also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 under the leadership of Sarfaraz Ahmed.
List of Pakistan Test Captains
As many as 33 captains have led Pakistan in Tests. Babar Azam is currently the captain of Pakistan’s Test team. Pakistan played its first-ever Test match against India under the leadership of Abdul Hafeez Kardar. He led Pakistan in 23 Tests, winning and losing 6 games apiece. In terms of win percentage, Waqar Younis had great success as captain in Tests. He led Pakistan in 17 Tests and managed to win 10 out of those.
Misbah Ul-Haq also led the side quite well in Tests, in which he led the side to 26 wins in 56 matches. Imran Khan led the Pakistani Test side in 48 Tests and won 14 out of those. Former skipper, Inzamam ul-Haq led Pakistan in 31 Tests. Of these, the team emerged victorious in 11 games.
- Abdul Hafeez Kardar
- Fazal Mahmood
- Imitiaz Ahmed
- Javed Burki
- Hanif Mohammad
- Saeed Ahmed
- Intikhab Alam
- Majid Khan
- Mushtaq Mohammad
- Wasim Bari
- Asif Iqbal
- Javed Miandad
- Imran Khan
- Zaheer Abbas
- Wasim Akram
- Waqar Younis
- Saleem Malik
- Rameez Raja
- Saeed Anwar
- Aamer Sohail
- Rashid Latif
- Moin Khan
- Inzamam ul-Haq
- Mohammad Yousuf
- Younis Khan
- Shoaib Malik
- Shahid Afridi
- Salman Butt
- Misbah Ul-Haq
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Azhar Ali
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Babar Azam
List of ODI Team Captains
30 players have led Pakistan in one-day internationals so far. Imran Khan is unarguably their most successful limited-overs skipper in the history of Pakistan cricket. He led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup title in 1992. In 139 matches, Imran Khan led Pakistan to 75 wins with a win percentage of 55.92.
When it comes to the win percentage, Wasim Akram has the best record, having led Pakistan to 66 wins in 109 matches. He has a win percentage of 61.46. Inzamam Ul-Haq also had a terrific record as a skipper for Pakistan. He led the team to 25 wins in 41 matches with a win percentage of 51.71.
Babar Azam is currently leading the Pakistan Cricket Team in One-Day Internationals.
- Intikhab Alam
- Asif Iqbal
- Majid Khan
- Mushtaq Mohammad
- Wasim Bari
- Javed Miandad
- Zaheer Abbas
- Imran Khan
- Sarfraz Nawaz
- Abdul Qadir
- Saleem Malik
- Rameez Raja
- Wasim Akram
- Waqar Younis
- Moin Khan
- Saeed Anwar
- Aamer Sohail
- Rashid Latif
- Inzamam-ul-Haq
- Mohammad Yousuf
- Younis Khan
- Abdul Razzaq
- Shoaib Malik
- Misbah-ul-Haq
- Shahid Afridi
- Azhar Ali
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Imad Wasim
- Babar Azam
Most Successful Captains
#1 Imran Khan:
Undeniably, Imran Khan is Pakistan greatest captain in its cricket history. The World Cup-winning captain has all the attributes to be a leader. He had tremendous man-management skills and great instincts as well. Imran Khan made a great team that dominated world cricket during the late 90s.
Khan was born to a Pashtun family in Lahore in 1952 and graduated from Keble College, Oxford in 1975. He began his international cricket career at age 18, in the 1971 Test series against England. Khan played until 1992, serving as the team’s captain intermittently between 1982 and 1992.
He led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup title in 1992. Imran Khan led Pakistan in 48 Tests, winning 14. In ODIs, he captained the side in 135 one-day internationals, winning 75 games with a win percentage of 55.92.
#2 Wasim Akram:
Wasim Akram is arguably Pakistan’s greatest fast bowler of all time. He was one of the most successful captains in ODI history. Akram took over the captaincy in 1993 and led Pakistan until 1997.
He led Pakistan to some significant wins during his captaincy. Akram was renowned for his ability to swing the ball at high speed, which made him a formidable opponent for any batting line-up.
He led Pakistan in 109 ODIs, winning 66 of them with a win percentage of 61.46.
#3 Younis Khan:
Younis Khan is one of the finest cricketers to come out of Pakistan. He made his ODI debut in 2000 and established himself as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Pakistan cricket. He was Pakistan’s captain from 2014 to 2017 and was responsible for leading Pakistan to its first-ever T20 World Cup in 2009.
Younis captained Pakistan in 48 ODIs, winning 30 of them with a win percentage of 62.50.
#4 Inzamam ul-Haq:
Inzamam ul-Haq was also an effective leader. He captained the Pakistan cricket team in a total of 41 ODIs, winning 25 matches and losing 14, which gives him a win percentage of 61.00. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup and the final of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
#5 Babar Azam:
Currently, Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world and is leading the Pakistan team across all formats. He has shown great leadership qualities and has a calm demeanor, making him a respected figure in the cricketing community. As a captain, he has a promising start with several significant victories under his belt. Babar has already captained Pakistan in over 30 ODIs and has a win percentage that continues to rise as he gains more experience.
Babar Azam leadership has been characterized by a focus on aggressive batting and innovative strategies. He has fostered a strong team spirit and is considered the future of Pakistan cricket as he looks to emulate the successes of his predecessors.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team has a rich history and has produced numerous legendary players and captains who have contributed significantly to the sport. From Imran Khan's iconic leadership during the 1992 World Cup victory to Babar Azam's promising tenure, the team continues to strive for excellence on the international stage. With a blend of young talent and experienced players, Pakistan's future in cricket looks bright, and fans around the world remain hopeful for more successes in the years to come.
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