LAHORE – Pakistani cricketer turned coach Waqar Younis, who is consideredto be one of the greatest fast bowlers to have played the game, wasformally inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
Former Pakistani bowler who took 373 Test and 416 ODI wickets, received hiscommemorative cap and plaque during the lunch break of series-deciding lastgame between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium.
In a statement issued by Pakistan Cricket Board, the former skipper saidthat he is feeling proud to be inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame and forbecoming a part of an elite list that features legends like Abdul Qadir,Fazal Mahmood, and Hanif Mohammad.
Waqar, nicknamed ‘The Burewala Express’, said representing Team Green wasthe fulfillment of his dream and he still get thrilled to remember thatmoment.
He continued saying that “It is a moment of pride for me that I am standingin the ranks of great players like Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mehmood HanifMohammad, Wasim Akram, Javed Miandad and Zaheer Abbas because of thishonour. All these players are legends and history is full of everlastingstories of their services to cricket.
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The trademark of the 50-year-old right-arm pacer was said to be his reverseswing which he managed to throw at high speed. Along with the Swing ofSultan Wasim Akram, Waqar formed one of the most feared bowling attacks.
The former cricketer holds the record for being the youngest to take 400wickets in ODI cricket. He played seven Tests at the Gaddafi Stadium andtook 29 wickets with seven for 86 against New Zealand in October 1990 ashis best.
