Pakistan legend Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

Former Pakistan captain and pace legend Waqar Younis was the latest to be inducted into PCB Hall of Fame. Best known for his toe-crushing yorkers which threatened the batters at their prime, Younis, joins the legendary list of Fazal Mahmood, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Abdul Qadir, Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad and Zaheer Abbas to be inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame.

Younis was synonymous with pace in his illustrious international career spanning over 13 years. He played 87 Tests to record 373 wickets at an impressive average of 23.56 and claimed 416 scalps at 23.84 in 262 One-day Internationals (ODIs).

The legend already has a stand dedicated in his name at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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Waqar Younis ‘honoured’ to be inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

The pace legend expressed his gratitude on being inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame and described receiving the plaque from his mother, to honour his illustrious career for the national team, as a beautiful moment.

“I feel honoured to have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame with my mother and wife standing alongside me. In fact, it was an honour to receive the beautiful plaque from my mother, who has been my inspiration throughout this highly rewarding and immensely satisfying cricketing journey. Without her blessings, I would not have been able to achieve this much as a professional.

“Playing for Pakistan was a dream come true and I still cherish every single moment of wearing the Pakistan colour. And to be awarded by the Pakistan Cricket Board with this honour 19 years after I last represented my country is just an icing on the cake, for which I am grateful to them.

“It is indeed a very proud moment for me to be placed in the same category as Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas. These individuals are absolute legends of the game and their achievements and success stories are well documented.

“I would like to thank all the players I played with and against as well as all the support staff who contributed towards my accomplishments.”