Mohammad Yousuf
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| Name | Mohammad Yousuf |
| Player Type | Right-handed Batsman |
| Date of Birth | 27th August 1974 |
| Father’s Name | Mohammad Ilyas |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Career Starting Date | 28th March 1998 (ODI debut) |
| Career Retirement Date | 16th March 2010 (ODI) / 24th January 2010 (Test) / 7th May 2010 (T20) |
| Matches Played | 288 ODIs, 90 Tests, 3 T20Is |
| Centuries | 15 (ODI), 24 (Test) |
| Half Centuries | 62 (ODI), 33 (Test), 0 (T20I) |
| Ducks | 12 (ODI), 8 (Test), 0 (T20I) |
| Nervous Nineties | 4 (ODI), 6 (Test) |
| Wickets | 3 (ODI), 4 (Test), 0 (T20I) |
| Captainship in Matches | 5 ODIs, 7 Tests |
| Man of the Matches | 13 (ODI), 7 (Test), 0 (T20I) |
Biography: Mohammad Yousuf, born on 27th August 1974 in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of Pakistan’s finest and most stylish right-handed batsmen. He was known for his elegant stroke play and ability to score runs consistently.
Yousuf made his ODI debut in 1998 and his Test debut in 2000. He played 288 ODIs, 90 Test matches, and 3 T20Is for Pakistan.
During his career, Yousuf scored 15 ODI centuries and 24 Test centuries, making him one of the most prolific centurions for Pakistan.
He also registered 62 half-centuries in ODIs and 33 half-centuries in Test cricket.
While Yousuf produced many match-winning innings, he was dismissed on 12 ducks in ODIs and 8 ducks in Test matches.
He faced nervous nineties on 4 occasions in ODIs and 6 occasions in Test matches.
Although primarily a batsman, Mohammad Yousuf bowled occasionally and claimed 3 wickets in ODIs and 4 wickets in Test matches.
Yousuf had a brief stint as Pakistan’s captain, leading the team in 5 ODIs and 7 Test matches.
His consistent performances often earned him the “Man of the Match” award, with 13 in ODIs and 7 in Test matches, reflecting his impact on the game.
World Records:
Note: As of my last update in September 2021, here are some of Mohammad Yousuf’s world records across formats:
| World Records | Record |
|---|---|
| Most run in a calendar year in Tests (1788 runs) | Achieved in 2006 |
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 Mohammad Yousuf’s brand endorsements. While he might have been associated with brands during his playing career and beyond, further information on his commercial deals and endorsements may not be accessible. Mohammad Yousuf’s reputation as a stylish and successful batsman would have likely made him an attractive figure for brand endorsements during his active cricketing days.