With his effortless strokeplay & immaculate timing, Saeed Anwar was like no other bat who donned a Pakistan jersey.
Anwar scored big 100s often graced by his silken style, He could shift gears easily & give consistent starts, which become the hallmark of his success.
He has scored most hundreds for Pakistan in ODI’s. His 194 against India in 1997 was an ODI record high score for over 12 years.
An opener who gave electrifying starts and devasted bowling attacks, Anwar is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen Pakistan ever produced.
The prolific left-handed batsman was born on September 6, 1968, in Karachi. He did not rely on strength but played with instincts and placed the ball in the gaps.
Opting to take a break from the game after the death of his daughter in August 2001, he was a lesser force when he came back, though he still managed a hundred against India in the 2003 World Cup.
