{"id":25992,"date":"2020-02-19T16:33:19","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T16:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/?p=25992"},"modified":"2022-11-10T17:45:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T17:45:02","slug":"the-greatest-pakistani-test-captains-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/the-greatest-pakistani-test-captains-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Greatest Pakistani Test Captains Of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Test match is an international cricket match between two countries. Test cricket was started in 1950 and Pakistan has awarded the most advanced and aggressive cricketers. So here&#8217;s the list of  Greatest Pakistani Test Captains Of All Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Greatest Pakistani Test Captains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.  <strong>Misbah-ul-Haq<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi, better known as Misbah-ul-Haq is a Pakistani former cricketer and captain of Pakistan ODI and Test cricket team. Misbah has been one of the most talked-about Pakistani cricketers for the country in the recent few years. He scored 5,222 runs at an average of 47 with a strike rate of 73. He is the current chief selector and head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team Captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Total Tests Played: <\/strong>56 <strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>26<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>11<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Misbah-ul-Haq-1-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-25997\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.  <strong>Imran Khan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The greatest and most successful Pakistani cricketer is Imran khan, one of the best all-rounder has more than 500 wicket-takers and 7000 plus runs. Imran Khan was the leader of the Pakistani team responsible for world cup victory in 1992 in Australia. He was born in the Pashtun family in Lahore in 1952 and made his debut in the Pakistan cricket team at age 18 against England in 1971. Khan is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>48<strong><br>Test Won: <\/strong>14<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>26<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Imran-Khan-1-700x656.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-25999\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Javed Miandad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Javed Miandad is one of the best Pakistani Test Captains, cricket coach and former cricketer. Miandad was Pakistan\u2019s highest scorer in his career when the team was in trouble his runs lead to the victory. He finished her carrier 8832 runs at an average of 52.57 in 124 test matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>34<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>14<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>14<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Javed-Miandad-700x454.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-25998\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.  <strong>Wasim Akram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the fast bowler ever in the world, known as a \u2018Sultan Of Swing\u2019 Wasim Akram was one of the best Pakistani cricketer, coach and captain of Pakistan cricket team. He has mastered two techniques, the yorker and the reverse swing which are the most difficult to the bowl and play. Akram finished his career with 414 Test wickets in 104 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>25<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>12<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>5<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WasimAkram-700x454.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-26005\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.  <strong>Inzamam-ul-Haq<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An extremely reliable batsman, Inzamam-ul-Haq is the best batsman of Pakistan ever produced. His aggressive batting leads to Pakistan victory in world cup 1992. He scored 8830 runs in Tests at an average close to 50 and more than 10,000 runs in ODI cricket. He is Pakistan\u2019s leading run in all the formats of the game with 20,000 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>31<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>11<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>9<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>11   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Inzamam-ul-Haq-700x480.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-26001\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.  <strong>Waqar Younis<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waqar Younis is a Pakistani cricket coach and former captain of the Pakistan cricket team. He formed one of the most dangerous opening fast bowling pairs with Wasim Akram. Waqar was a reverse swing bowling expert who removed many batsmen through his reverse swing yorkers. He took 373 wickets in 87 Tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>17<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>10<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>0<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>7  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/546682-wasim-waqar-afp-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-26002\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.  <strong>Sarfaraz Ahmed<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Sarfaraz Ahmed is a Pakistani right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who plays in all formats of the game. Sarfraz was named Pakistan\u2019s Twenty20 International captain after the victory of ICC T20 Worldcupof 2016 in India. He was the youngest cricketer who can be awarded with the&nbsp;Sitara-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan Day March 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>13<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>4<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>1<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sarfraz-Ahmad.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-26003\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.  <strong>Zaheer Abbas<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Syed Zaheer Abbas Kirmani, better known as Zaheer Abbas is a Pakistani former cricketer and test team captain. He is famous for \u2018Asian Bradman\u2019 an elegant and stylish batsman. He scored 5000 runs at an average of 44.79 with 12 centuries in his test carrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Here&#8217;s a look at the stats in his era of Pakistani Team captain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Total Tests Played: <\/strong>14<strong><br> Test Won: <\/strong>3<strong><br> Tests Drawn: <\/strong>10<strong><br> Tests Lost: <\/strong>1  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Zaheer-Abbas-700x612.jpg\" alt=\"| City Book\" class=\"wp-image-26004\" title=\"| City Book\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Test match is an international cricket match between two countries. Test cricket was started in 1950 and Pakistan has awarded the most advanced and aggressive cricketers. So here&#8217;s the list of Greatest Pakistani Test Captains Of All Time. Greatest Pakistani Test Captains 1. Misbah-ul-Haq Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi, better known as Misbah-ul-Haq is a Pakistani [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[469],"tags":[479],"class_list":["post-25992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-greatest-pakistani-test-captains"],"next":{"id":26144,"slug":"pakistan-most-successful-odi-captain-all-the-time"},"previous":{"id":25882,"slug":"how-can-traveling-increase-your-skills"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25992"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25992\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49525,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25992\/revisions\/49525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citybook.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}