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In this rare and precious short video, you’ll witness the elegant batting of Wasim Raja during the 1983-84 series against India. In the 2nd Test at Jalandhar (September 24–29, 1983), Wasim Raja played a memorable innings of 125 runs off 207 balls, spending over 258 minutes at the crease. His knock included 7 exquisite fours and 2 well-timed sixes. Although the match ended in a draw, Raja’s performance stood out brilliantly. Relive a golden moment from cricket’s vintage era. This rare clip captures the grace, timing, and classical stroke-play that made Wasim Raja a joy to watch. A true artist with the bat, his ability to play fluent and stylish cricket earned him respect across borders.

This short video is more than just a highlight—it's a reminder of how beautifully cricket used to be played. Pure timing, pure elegance. Enjoy the nostalgia and share it with those who love the golden days of cricket.

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00:00In this rare and precious short video, you will witness the elegant batting of Vaseem
00:05Raja during the 1983-84 series against India.
00:09In the second test at Jalandhar, Vaseem Raja played a memorable inning of 125 runs off
00:15207 balls, spending over 258 minutes at the crease.
00:20His knock included seven exquisite fours and two well-timed sixes.
00:24So sit back and enjoy this classic piece of cricketing artistry from one of the Pakistan's
00:29most elegant stroke makers.
00:59And that's another shot, a beautiful one.
01:01Four runs.
01:02And that's feeding Raja's favorite shot.
01:06One hundred and seventy-seven go up for seven and Raja races into double figures on stand.
01:11And that's feeding Raja's favorite shot.
01:14One hundred and seventy-seven go up for seven and Raja races into double figures on stand.
01:24And that's a three mid-wicked.
01:31And every-willing workhorse still comes after it.
01:37I'm going to go to...
01:37To three.
01:39One.
01:40And that's a lovely shot of the back foot.
01:44Class extra covers for us.
01:47Although the match ended in a drop, but Vaseem Raja's performance stood out brilliantly.
02:00Not only did he shine with the bat but also made a strong impact with the ball, taking
02:05four wickets for 50 runs, earning him the player of the match award.
02:09In this clip, you will get to enjoy Vaseem Raja's two majestic covered rise of Madan
02:13Lal, played with his trademark style, full balance, full control, full grace.
02:19The cover drive was Vaseem Raja's signature shot, and here it's displayed in its purest
02:25form.
02:26So cricket has given us many unforgettable moments.
02:29But some of the finest gems remain hidden in the old archives.
02:33Performances like these remind us of the artistry, temperament, and flair that defined a certain
02:39era of the game.
02:40This clip is not just about runs or strokes.
02:43It is a window into a style of batting that blended elegance with courage.
02:48So let's cherish these golden memories and keep the legacy of such timeless cricketers
02:53alive.
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02:56Thank you very much.
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