“On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I wholeheartedly congratulate these four cricket legends on their well-deserved induction into the PCB Hall of Fame,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement. “This honor represents a tribute to his outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket and the global game.
“Mushtaq Mohammad is considered one of Pakistan’s greatest captains, known for his astute leadership and inspiring style. Inzamam-ul-Haq’s immense talent and match-winning ability have left an indelible mark on the sport. Misbah-ul -Haq took charge of the Pakistan team during difficult times, guiding it to the top of the Test rankings and achieving a historic series victory in the Caribbean, Saeed Anwar, with his natural grace and classic technique, He redefined the role of an opener and thrived against some of the best bowlers in the world in all conditions.
“I owe immense gratitude to my fellow cricketers, dedicated support staff and my family, without whom this journey would not have been possible,” Inzamam said. “Representing Pakistan during an era with such high caliber players was a privilege and their influence played a vital role in my growth and development as a batsman.”
“It is humbling to join the ranks of my childhood heroes and teammates with whom I shared and celebrated some of the most defining moments of Pakistan cricket,” Anwar said. “As an opening batsman, I had the privilege of playing in an era characterized by some of the most talented and accomplished cricketers to represent Pakistan. I cherished every moment I laid the foundation for our team, facing the best bowlers in the world and partnering with match winners to bring joy to our fans.
Misbah is among Pakistan’s most successful Test captains. He took over the captaincy after the spot-fixing scandal in 2010 and led Pakistan to the number one ranking in 2016.
“Representing Pakistan was an absolute privilege, captaining the team was a great honor and this recognition by the Pakistan Cricket Board is the perfect achievement to cap my journey,” Misbah said.
Mushtaq made his Test debut at the age of 15 in 1959 and remained the youngest debutant in Test cricket until 1996. He scored his first Test hundred at the age of 17 and went on to play 57 Tests and ten ODIs. . Memorably, he led Pakistan to their first Test victory in Australia.
“To be honored and recognized 45 years after playing my last match for Pakistan is truly humbling,” Mushtaq said. “Joining a small group of some of the best cricketers, including my legendary brother Hanif, is even more rewarding.”
Those chosen were chosen by an 11-member independent panel that included Hall of Famers Wasim Akram Zaheer Abbas, former Pakistan players Azhar Ali, Bismah Maroof and Nain Abidi, and six journalists and cricket analysts.
