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Wazir Mohammad, the eldest of Pakistan’s famous Mohammad brothers, was one of the early pillars of Pakistan cricket. In this video, we share his complete Test and First-Class career stats — runs, averages, centuries, catches, and more — along with the story of his unforgettable contributions to Pakistan’s cricket history.  From his match-saving knock at The Oval in 1954 to his remarkable 189 in the West Indies, Wazir Mohammad’s journey is full of courage, skill, and cricketing grace. Discover the full statistical record of one of Pakistan’s most respected cricketers.  🔖 Hashtags  #WazirMohammad #PakistanCricket #CricketLegends #CricketHistory #HanifMohammad #MohammadBrothers #TestCricket #CricketStats #PakistanCricketHistory #CricketRecords

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00:00Wazir Mohamad, the eldest of Pakistan's legendary Mohamad brothers, has passed away at the age

00:06of 95.

00:07His story is deeply tied to the very roots of Pakistan cricket, a time when the country

00:12was just finding its feet in the world of test cricket.

00:16He may have played only 20 test matches, fewer than his brothers Hanif, Mushtaq, and Sadiq

00:23Mohamad.

00:24But his contributions were vital during Pakistan's earliest cricketing triumph.

00:29Wazir Mohamad was a tough middle-order best man, remembered for his calm presence and

00:33unshakable defence.

00:35His most unforgettable moment came during their historic Oval Test in 1954, Pakistan's first-ever

00:42tour of England.

00:43When wickets were tumbling and Pakistan seemed finished, Wazir Mohamad walked in with quiet

00:49determination.

00:50Betting with the tail-enders, he stood firm for the four long hours, scoring an unbeaten

00:55victory.

00:56That helped Pakistan post a defendable total.

00:59That innings turned the match around and Pakistan went on to the record of a famous 24-run victory,

01:05their first-ever win in England.

01:07A few years later, against Australia in Karachi, Pakistan again found themselves in deep trouble

01:14at 74-5.

01:15Wazir Mohamad joined forces with Captain Abdul Hafiz Qardar to rescue the innings.

01:21His fighting knockoff 67 helped Pakistan claim another famous win, proof of his ability to

01:26perform when it mattered most.

01:29But perhaps his final series came during Pakistan's Tour of the West Indies in 1957-58.

01:34While the series is often remembered for Hanif Mohamad Marathon 337 and Gary Sober's World

01:43Record 365, Wazir Mohamad quietly shone throughout the series.

01:48He scored 440 runs, including two centuries and unbeaten 97.

01:53His 189 at Port of Spain was a masterpiece, nearly seven hours at the Kuris, building the

02:00foundation for a commanding Pakistan victory.

02:03Though his test career ended soon after, Wazir Mohamad continued to guide the next generation.

02:09He captained young Pakistan, hopeful known as the Eglets during their England tour in 1963,

02:16a team that later produced many test stars and even captains.

02:20Affectionately nicknamed Wisdom by his fears for his remarkable memory and love for cricket

02:26statistics. Wazir Mohamad played first-class cricket until 1964.

02:31Even in his final innings, he fought till the end, scoring 23 runs as Karachi Wilds narrowly

02:37missed a trophy win.

02:38As far as the test carrier, Wazir Mohamad represented Pakistan in 20 test matches between 1952 and

02:451959.

02:46Over 33 innings, he remained not out on four occasions, aggregating 801 runs at an average

02:53of 27.62. He scored two centuries and three half centuries, with his best test score being

02:59189 not out.

03:02In the bowling department, he sent down just 24 deliveries without taking a wicket, and

03:07in the field, he took five catches. At the first-class level, Wazir Mohamad featured in

03:12105 matches. He amassed 4930 runs at a healthy average of 40.40, a figure that better capture

03:20his consistency and value in the longer format.

03:24He notched up 11 centuries and 26 fifties, with the highest individual score also being

03:29189. With the ball, he bowled 102 deliveries in first-class cricket but did not claim any

03:36wicket. In terms of aiding, he held 35 catches in his first-class career.

03:42Wazir Mohamad was right-handed batsman and bowled right arm occasionally, showing his exposure

03:47to all modes of dismissal over a varied set of ballers. Wazir Mohamad will always be remembered

03:53not just for his runs, but for his character, patience, humble and full of cricketing wisdom.

03:58He stood at the heart of Pakistan's early cricketing dreams and his legacy remains a precious chapter

04:05in the nation supporting history. If you like this video, please comment, share and subscribe. Thank you very much.

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