Biography of Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Aqib Jawed

Biography of Aqib Jawed

Contrary to popular beliefs, Aaqib Javed made his Test debut before Waqar Younis, and was the second-youngest Test player when he did so. From registering the best ODI figures of the time (including a hat-trick) in a final at Sharjah against India to playing a crucial role in Pakistan’s victory in World Cup 1992, Aaqib was a superstar by the time he had reached 20. In fact, records suggest that he made his First-Class debut at the age of 12 in 1984.

While Wasim Akram formed a formidable pair with Waqar after Imran Khan’s retirement, Aaqib had to remain happy with the role of the third seamer. His Test career was restricted to a mere 22 outings, but his 163 ODIs got him 182 wickets at 31.43, four five-wicket hauls (three of them against India), and an economy rate of 4.28.

Aaqib got involved in numerous controversies, the most infamous of which was the “Sweater-Gate” incident of Old Trafford in 1992 with Roy Palmer. His international career came to an end by the time he was 26 amidst match-fixing scandals. He was one of those men who spoke out against the ill that engulfed cricket.

He took to coaching after he retired from First-Class cricket (at 30), and guided Pakistan to an Under-19 World Cup title in 2004. He headed Pakistan NCA and became Pakistan bowling coach before being appointed coach of UAE head of the ICC World Cup 2015.

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