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| Javed Miandad | |
|---|---|
| Name | Javed Miandad |
| Birth date | 12 June 1957 |
| Birth place | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Leg break |
| Role | Batsman |
| Internationalspan | 1975–1996 |
| Country | Pakistan |
Javed Miandad is a former Pakistani international cricketer and one of the most prolific batsmen in Pakistan history, noted for prolific scoring in Test and One Day International competitions. He represented Pakistan across three decades, playing under captains such as Imran Khan and Zaheer Abbas while competing against opponents like Viv Richards, Ian Botham, and Allan Border. Renowned for match-winning innings, aggressive running between the wickets, and tactical acumen, he later served in coaching and administrative roles linked to Pakistan Cricket Board and domestic franchises.
Born in Karachi in 1957, he grew up amid Karachi's cricketing milieu that produced contemporaries like Hanif Mohammad and Mushtaq Mohammad. He attended local schools and emerged through Karachi's club structure alongside players from institutions such as Habib Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan. Early coaching influences included regional coaches connected to Pakistan Cricket Board, and youth fixtures against teams from Lahore and Rawalpindi helped shape his technique before first-class selection.
He debuted in first-class cricket for Karachi and later represented departmental sides like Habib Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan in competitions such as the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Patron's Trophy. His domestic contemporaries included Zaheer Abbas, Saeed Anwar, and Mudassar Nazar, while opposing bowlers featured names from Punjab (Pakistan cricket team) and Sindh (cricket team). Success in tournaments like the Pentangular Trophy and tours against visiting sides from England and West Indies accelerated his elevation to the Pakistan Test side.
He made his international debut in the 1970s and soon became central to Pakistan's batting order across Tests and ODIs, playing series against nations such as India, England, Australia, and West Indies. Memorable moments include last-ball finishes and centuries in Test matchs and Cricket World Cup fixtures involving teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka. He toured with Pakistan to venues including Lord's, Eden Gardens, and WACA Ground, and faced bowlers such as Dennis Lillee, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Wasim Akram as teammates later in his career. He captained Pakistan intermittently during the 1980s and 1990s in series that featured administrators from the International Cricket Council.
A right-handed batsman, he combined wristy late cuts with solid defense against pace and spin from bowlers like Shane Warne and Anil Kumble in contemporaneous eras, demonstrating proficiency on pitches in England, Australia, and the subcontinent venues of Lahore, Karachi, and Colombo. His footwork and improvisation drew comparisons with players such as Sunil Gavaskar and Gordon Greenidge for resilience, while his tactical acumen in setting fields and running between wickets mirrored leadership traits seen in Imran Khan and Clive Lloyd.
He holds numerous records for Pakistan cricket, including milestones in Test and ODI centuries alongside peers such as Zaheer Abbas and Inzamam-ul-Haq. Notable feats include high-score innings that stood out in series against India and West Indies, and match-winning contributions in bilateral trophies and multinational events like the Asia Cup. He received honors from Pakistanian institutions and was frequently listed alongside international greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and Ricky Ponting in discussions of prolific run-scorers of his era.
After retirement he transitioned into coaching and commentary, taking appointments connected to the Pakistan Cricket Board and mentorship roles with domestic teams like Karachi Whites and departmental sides including Habib Bank Limited. He worked with emerging talents who later represented Pakistan internationally, collaborating with coaches and administrators from bodies such as the International Cricket Council and participating in selections alongside figures like Majid Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.
His family background links to Karachi's sporting circles and he maintained involvement in cricketing events, awards, and endorsements alongside contemporaries such as Javed Sheikh in public engagements. His legacy persists in Pakistan through praise from former opponents including Ian Botham and admirers like Wasim Akram, and through mentions in analyses by cricket historians referencing eras defined by players such as Imran Khan and Zaheer Abbas. Numerous Pakistani players cite him as an influence, and his name is commemorated in discussions of Pakistan's greatest batsmen alongside Hanif Mohammad and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
Category:Pakistani cricketers Category:Living people Category:1957 births