Mudassar Nazar

Mudassar Nazar was the opening batsman of Pakistan which was a role his father Nazar Mohammad also performed. However, in Pakistan’s inaugural Test series in 1952-53, Nazar suffered an unfortunate accident. Mudassar, as a cricketer and a personality, was understated and quick. Although, he was less gifted than his partner Mohsin Khan, Mudassar always strived to make the best of what he had.

Mudassar played nicely on low and slow pitches. In 1977-78, his innings against England in Lahore was so slow that it would fail to entice a crowd of 50,000 in the recent scenario. He worked upon and developed his medium pace as a league pro in England.

When Mudassar retired, he continued to work as a coach. In 2005, he was a director of the Nairobi Cricket Academy. Further, he became a director of the Pakistan National Cricket Academy. He was offered a position in the ICC’s Global Cricket Academy in Dubai.

Career Highlights

Mudassar Nazar participated in 122 ODIs and grossed 2653 runs at a batting strike rate of 51.71 and batting average of 25.26. His highest score was 95. He struck 16 fifties and took 21 catches. As a bowler, he got the opportunity to bowl 4855 deliveries in which 3432 runs were scored and 111 dismissals were made. His economy rate was 4.24 and bowling average was 30.91.