00:00In this video relive a classic inning from Ramesh Rajah during the fourth match of the
00:05Sharjah Cup played on April 7, 1987 against England.
00:09Opening the inning alongside Mudassar Nazar, Ramesh Rajah crafted a composed knock of 44
00:14runs of 77 deliveries, laced with three crisp boundaries, while his effort could not steer
00:20Pakistan to victory on that day. His fluent stroke play and solid technique at the top
00:25of the order were a treat for cricket lovers. A fine example of classical opening
00:29bestmanship from the 1980s era. Let's revisit Ramesh Rajah innings that still
00:35resonates with fans of elegant cricket. Watch and enjoy the highlights of Ramesh Rajah's performance.
00:59It's up in the air, but over the head of Embri.
01:15That's a great shot. It's up in the air and it's four runs.
01:28Beautifully hooked to two.
01:42Beautifully played. That's going to be four runs. The most delicate of glances.
01:46is just a faint and classic touch.
01:55The ball flashing away to the boundary line.
02:02It's a nice looking stroke, bisecting cover and extra.
02:05The ball flashing away to the fielder.
02:07The ball flashing away to the fielder.
02:09The ball flashing away to the fielder.
02:11And they are going to go for the third. There could be trouble here.
02:13Yes. Ramesh Rajah ran out.
02:16Slight bit of hesitation.
02:22And Pakistan have lost their third wicket.
02:26Ramesh out.
02:29Run out. Walking back to the pavilion.
02:31And there it is again. To describe it for you, Mishra.
02:36Fine stretch drive from on the back foot from Ramesh.
02:42And I think there was never three runs in them.
02:48Because Neil Foster picked the ball and turned and threw it straight away.
02:53And Javed Nyadath saw the ball a bit wide.
02:56He went for the third. Ramesh hesitated a bit.
02:59And I think he was struggling all the way to make the ground.
03:04And it was a very, very silly mistake on part of Javed Nyadath.
03:09Who shouldn't have really went for third.
03:12And this costed a wicket of Ramesh Rajah who's been playing so well.
03:16Ramesh Rajah, one of the Pakistan's most stylish and technically sound opening best man,
03:22had a significant impact on the country's one-day international cricket during his career,
03:27which spanned from 1985 to 1997. A right-handed best man known for his elegant stroke play
03:34and calm demeanor at the crease. Ramesh Rajah featured in 198 ODIs for Pakistan,
03:40scoring 5,841 runs at an average of 32.09. He registered nine centuries and 31 half centuries
03:49in his ODI career. With a high score of 190 nut outs, he faced a total of 9,226 deliveries in ODIs
03:58and maintained a strike rate of 63.31, which reflected the nature of ODI cricket in that era.
04:04Built around patience, accumulation, and classical short selection rather than brute force, Ramesh Rajah
04:11was particularly effective during ICC tournaments and played a vital role in Pakistan's famous 1992
04:18World Cup victory, where he scored 349 runs in eight matches, including a brilliant century against
04:25New Zealand. His World Cup performances overall were impressive, accumulating 700 runs in 16 matches
04:32at an average of 53.84, including three centuries, showcasing his temperament and skill on the big stage.
04:39Although he was not known for his bowling and balled just one hour in his entire ODI career,
04:46without taking a wicket, he was a reliable presence in the field, taking 33 catches.
04:51Ramesh Rajah's role as an opener was pivotal during a transformative time for Pakistan cricket,
04:58and his consistency company under pressure. An ability to anchor the innings made him a mainstay
05:04at the top of the order. Beyond the numbers, what set him apart was his textbook technique and timing,
05:11which earned him respect not just in Pakistan but globally among cricket fans. His contribution laid
05:17the foundation for many of Pakistan's ODI triumphs in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he remains one
05:25of the country's most admired cricketer from that golden generation. If you liked this video,
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