Biography of Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Hanif Muhammad

Biography of Hanif Muhammad

Born in Gujarat, India, Hanif Mohammad - the original Little Master- was a batsman with yogic powers of concentration. His brothers - Mushtaq, Sadiq and Wazir all figured in Tests for Pakistan and as did his son, Shoaib. 

Hanif authored the longest ever Test innings in the history of Test cricket - a marathon 970-minute 337 for Pakistan against West Indies at Bridgetown, wherein he compiled century stands with four different players including his brother, Wazir. The hot steak continued as he made 499 for Karachi versus Bahawalpur before being ironically run-out whilst attempting the 500th run, the very next year in 1959. The record stood tall as the highest first-class individual score until Brain Lara eclipsed it in 1994. He also held the unique distinction of making a ton against all his Test opponents in 'away' conditions, which highlighted his adaptive abilities. 

Interestingly, Hanif was ambidextrous with the ball and also served as an occasional keeper. Following his retirement, he ran the Pakistan International Airlines colts scheme before taking up the position of Pakistan's batting consultant in 2002. 

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