Muhammad Wasim 82 off 164 Balls 249 Mins 8 Fours vs West Indies 2nd Test, Bridgetown, May 18 - 22, 2000 - video Dailymotion

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Mohammad Wasim, a young Pakistani cricketer, made headlines with a debut century at just 19. Later, he delivered a remarkable knock of 82 runs against the West Indies at Bridgetown in 2000 — a masterclass in patience and technique. Despite his promising start, Wasim’s international career lasted only a few years before he moved on to play for the Netherlands. Watch this video to relive his classic innings and journey — from debut brilliance to an unexpected comeback.  Hashtags: #MohammadWasim #PakistanCricket #WestIndiesVsPakistan #CricketHighlights #ClassicInnings #VintageCricket #TestCricket #CricketHistory #Wasim82 #CricketLegends

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00:00Mohamed Vaseem's cricket story is one of raw talent, early promise, and a brief but

00:05memorable journey in international cricket. His one of the finest innings came against

00:10the mighty West Indies at Bridgetown in May 2000. On a tough pitch and against a fierce

00:16Caribbean balling attack, Mohamed Vaseem displayed remarkable patience and control.

00:22He crafted a brilliant 82 runs from 164 balls, spanning more than four hours at the crease.

00:28His eight boundaries were pure class, all played with a straight bat and flawless timing.

00:33At time his defensive approach made it look like he had no flashy strokes. But once he

00:39got his rhythm, he became a difficult man to dismiss. That knock was a true example of determination

00:46and skill against world class fastballing. So let's watch his innings.

00:58He took some of the piece off the ball-wise, so it should not get to the rooks.

01:03Three runs for Mohamed Vaseem.

01:08That's the shot we're trying to encourage the batsmen to play. The one that Michael Holland spoke about.

01:15Not a half volley and not a good piece of fielding either.

01:19And the air but also in the gap.

01:28Yeah.

01:32Good shot. Stood up straight and punched it through mid-on like a rocket.

01:37Broke as well. This was beautifully played off the back foot and really hammered it.

01:41It's an extremely difficult shot to execute. Especially a thirdly Ambrose.

01:47He tends to get a bit of extra bounce every now and then. But Mohamed Vaseem on his back foot.

01:58Good shot. Nicely timed. Four.

02:00Ball being lofted through that region. A bit full in length again Ryan King.

02:09No danger at all in playing that shot. One man in front of square on the inside and he's purely straight.

02:21That's a good shot. Shut the face a little bit. A couple.

02:30Another couple of runs earned by the batsmen.

02:43Missed it. Thought he had it covered.

02:49And it got underneath him.

02:50Beautiful time though. Again that's that bottom arm.

03:05He's found the gap in the air for just a little bit but exquisitely timed again.

03:10Good flick off the pads again. Bottom hand. Roll of the wrist. And it's gone.

03:24Pakistan Rick comes to continue.

03:29That's since 50. Mohamed Wazim.

03:31Very good innings. An important one for the scene. Mohamed Wazim. Making a comeback here.

03:44Which I wait. And the other they're indicating to him to stay on there.

03:51Just train a bit on to the stumps there for the Ambrose.

03:54Coming back for the second run on Wazim's arm. Accurate throw but not strong enough to prevent those.

04:06Single down two.

04:07Put it off. He's got an unfortunate bounce. And they'll get two because

04:11he couldn't get it back into his hands. And his fast-bombing mate

04:16knows that he hasn't actually got Colin Bland down at fine length.

04:18If anybody would understand it, it would be Ambrose.

04:24Problem was a ball bounced away from him. He'd just gone straight up and back into his hand.

04:29And then he had another. That's not the electric ball, didn't it?

04:31Don't stay in your hands.

04:33Bad.

04:36Yeah. And again, just short and through the hand for four.

04:42A boundary is resolved.

04:43A fieldman having to make that awful decision. Do I dive forward and perhaps lose a two for two?

04:52It's made in a split second. Just pitched in front of him. And of course then.

04:59In the air. And, well, 200 up courtesy of another poor piece of fielding.

05:08That is as poor as you see at this level.

05:10That's a good point.

05:13Once again, there was a case for trying to get something behind it.

05:17Didn't quite carry. Once again, it's amazing how often that's happened.

05:20But really, you've got to get down at a long barrier or try.

05:23Nicklin shot.

05:27That's gone.

05:29Broken the partnership.

05:31Finally, Rion King with that in-swinger.

05:36Quick delivery from Rion King.

05:37Mohamad Vaseem missing the line completely.

05:40And once again, there you see the face at the back closed in that instant.

05:46And that is pretty blunt.

05:48Gone after making a wonderful 82 and Pakistan lose their first wicket.

05:52Mohamad Vaseem first burst onto the scene as a 19-year-old when he made a sensational debut

05:58century against New Zealand. A moment that instantly made headlines across Pakistan.

06:05With a calm temperament and a textbook batting style, Mohamad Vaseem looked every bit the future

06:11of Pakistan's batting lineup. Mohamad Vaseem born on August 8, 1978. He hailed from Punjab, Pakistan

06:19and his early years promised a long international career. He represented Pakistan in 18 test matches

06:26and 25 one day international between 1996 and 2000. However, after his early success,

06:33consistency became an issue. A series of low scores meant he could not cement his spot in the national

06:39side. Following a tough series against Sri Lanka in 2000, the selector decided to move on and ending

06:46that what could have been a remarkable career. Yet Mohamad Vaseem's love for the game did not fade. Years

06:52later, in that surprising twist, he made a return to competitive cricket but not for Pakistan.

06:59This is the time where he played for Netherlands. Having settled in the country and acquired

07:04Dutch nationality, he played a 50-over match against Scotland in July 2014. It was a rare comeback that

07:11showed his undying passion for cricket. Mohamad Vaseem's story reminds us that talent alone does not

07:17guarantee a long career. It's about timing, opportunity and consistency. Still, his stylish

07:24W100 and his gritty 82 runs at Priestown remain cherished moments for those who witness his elegant

07:31batting. If you like this video, please comment, share and subscribe. Thank you very much.

Muhammad Wasim 82 off 164 Balls 249 Mins 8 Fours vs West Indies 2nd Test, Bridgetown, May 18 - 22, 2000

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