“On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to these four cricketing 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 their outstanding contributions to Pakistani cricket and world football.
“Mushtaq Mohammad is considered one of Pakistan’s finest 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 this sport Misbah-ul-Haq took charge of the Pakistan team through difficult times, guiding them to the top of the Test rankings and securing a historic victory in the Caribbean series with Saeed Anwar. his natural grace and classic technique, redefined the role of an opener and thrived against some of the world’s best bowlers in all conditions.
“I owe immense gratitude to my fellow cricketers, my dedicated support staff and my family, without whom this journey would not have been possible,” Inzamam said. “Representing Pakistan at a time with players of such high caliber was a privilege and their influence played a vital role in my growth and development as a batting player.”
“It is truly humbling to join the ranks of my childhood heroes and teammates with whom I have shared and celebrated some of the most memorable moments in Pakistan cricket,” Anwar said. “As an opening batter, I had the privilege of playing in an era graced by some of the most talented and accomplished cricketers who represented Pakistan. I cherished every moment spent laying the foundations of our team, to take on the best bowlers in the world and partner with match winners to bring joy to our fans.”
Misbah is one of Pakistan’s most successful Test captains. He took over as captain after the spot-fixing scandal in 2010 and led Pakistan to the top spot in 2016.
“Representing Pakistan has been an absolute privilege, captaining the team has been a profound honor and this recognition from the Pakistan Cricket Board is the perfect capstone to 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. He memorably 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.”
The inductees were elected by an independent 11-member panel including current Wasim Akram Hall of Famers Zaheer Abbas, former Pakistan players Azhar Ali, Bismah Maroof and Nain Abidi, as well as six cricket journalists and analysts.
