Mahmood Hussain (cricketer)

Mahmood Hussain (2 April 1932 – 25 December 1991) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 27 Test matches from 1952 to 1962. He was a fast medium bowler who partnered with Fazal Mahmood after Khan Mohammad retired from Test cricket. He made an unforgettable 35 at the Ferozshah Kotla, New Delhi in 1961, which saved Pakistan from certain defeat.

Mahmood Hussain
Mahmood Hussain in 1962
Personal information
Born(1932-04-02)2 April 1932
Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died25 December 1991(1991-12-25) (aged 59)
Northwick Park, London, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 12)23 October 1952 v India
Last Test5 July 1962 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 27 97
Runs scored 336 1,160
Batting average 10.18 10.94
100s/50s 0/0 0/1
Top score 35 50
Balls bowled 5,910 18,538
Wickets 68 329
Bowling average 38.64 25.28
5 wickets in innings 2 19
10 wickets in match 0 3
Best bowling 6/67 8/95
Catches/stumpings 5/– 31/–
Source: CricInfo, 12 July 2019


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