Saeed Anwar
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| Name | Saeed Anwar |
| Player Type | Left-handed Batsman |
| Date of Birth | 6th September 1968 |
| Father’s Name | Anwar-ul-Haq |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Career Starting Date | 23rd November 1989 (ODI debut) |
| Career Retirement Date | 28th October 2003 (ODI) / 1st March 2001 (Test) / N/A (T20) |
| Matches Played | 247 ODIs, 55 Tests |
| Centuries | 20 (ODI), 11 (Test) |
| Half Centuries | 43 (ODI), 14 (Test) |
| Ducks | 11 (ODI), 7 (Test) |
| Nervous Nineties | 5 (ODI), 2 (Test) |
| Wickets | 7 (ODI), 0 (Test) |
| Captainship in Matches | 5 ODIs, 3 Tests |
| Man of the Matches | 14 (ODI), 4 (Test) |
Biography: Saeed Anwar, born on 6th September 1968 in Karachi, Pakistan, was a stylish and elegant left-handed opening batsman. He is regarded as one of Pakistan’s finest cricketers and one of the best opening batsmen in ODI history.
Anwar made his ODI debut in 1989 and soon became a key member of the Pakistan team. He played 247 ODIs and 55 Test matches for his country. His elegant stroke-play and impeccable timing made him a joy to watch at the crease.
During his career, Saeed Anwar scored 20 ODI centuries and 11 Test centuries, making him one of the most prolific centurions in both formats. He also registered 43 half-centuries in ODIs and 14 in Test cricket.
While Anwar had some low scores, he was also dismissed on 11 ducks in ODIs and 7 ducks in Test matches.
Anwar faced nervous nineties on 5 occasions in ODIs and 2 occasions in Test matches but managed to convert most of them into memorable hundreds.
Although primarily a batsman, Saeed Anwar also bowled occasional off-spin, claiming 7 wickets in ODIs.
He had a brief stint as Pakistan’s captain, leading the team in 5 ODIs and 3 Test matches.
Anwar’s exceptional performances often earned him the “Man of the Match” award, with 14 in ODIs and 4 in Test matches, reflecting his impact on the game.
World Records:
Note: As of my last update in September 2021, here are some of Saeed Anwar’s world records across formats:
| World Records | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest individual score in an ODI (194 runs) | Against India on 21st May 1997 |
| Most runs in a calendar year in ODIs (1998) | 1763 runs |
Please note that these records might have changed or been broken after September 2021.
Brand Endorsements: As of my last update in September 2021, there were no specific details available about Saeed Anwar’s brand endorsements. While he might have been associated with brands during his playing career, further information on his commercial deals and endorsements beyond that time may not be accessible. Saeed Anwar’s popularity and reputation as a batting maestro would have likely made him a valuable figure for brand endorsements during his active cricketing days.