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Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq

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Name Misbah-ul-Haq
Player Type Right-handed Batsman
Date of Birth 28th May 1974
Father’s Name Abdul Qudoos
Birthplace Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Career Starting Date 5th April 2002 (ODI debut)
Career Retirement Date 5th May 2017 (ODI) / 10th October 2014 (Test) / 7th April 2017 (T20)
Matches Played 162 ODIs, 75 Tests, 39 T20Is
Centuries 1 (ODI), 10 (Test)
Half Centuries 42 (ODI), 36 (Test), 3 (T20I)
Ducks 10 (ODI), 8 (Test), 3 (T20I)
Nervous Nineties 2 (ODI), 3 (Test)
Wickets 7 (ODI), 0 (Test), 0 (T20I)
Captainship in Matches 87 ODIs, 56 Tests, 15 T20Is
Man of the Matches 12 (ODI), 9 (Test), 1 (T20I)

Biography: Misbah-ul-Haq, born on 28th May 1974 in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan, was a calm and composed right-handed batsman known for his excellent temperament and leadership qualities. He is often credited with stabilizing the Pakistan cricket team during turbulent times.

Misbah made his ODI debut in 2002 and had an illustrious career representing Pakistan in 162 ODIs, 75 Test matches, and 39 T20Is. His Test debut came in 2001.

Throughout his career, Misbah scored 1 ODI century and 10 Test centuries, along with 42 ODI half-centuries, 36 Test half-centuries, and 3 T20I half-centuries.

While he played some vital innings, he was dismissed on 10 ducks in ODIs, 8 ducks in Tests, and 3 ducks in T20Is.

Misbah faced nervous nineties on 2 occasions in ODIs and 3 occasions in Test matches.

Although primarily a batsman, Misbah bowled occasionally in ODIs, claiming 7 wickets.

He became the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in all formats and led the side in 87 ODIs, 56 Tests, and 15 T20Is. Under his captaincy, Pakistan achieved some notable victories.

His composed demeanor earned him several “Man of the Match” awards, with 12 in ODIs, 9 in Tests, and 1 in T20Is.

World Records:

Note: As of my last update in September 2021, here are some of Misbah-ul-Haq’s world records across formats:

World Records Record
Fastest Test century by any player (56 balls) Against Australia on 22nd October 2014
Most run in a calendar year in Tests by a captain 1025 runs (in 2014)

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 Misbah-ul-Haq’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. Misbah-ul-Haq’s respected image as a cricketing leader and his contribution to the Pakistan team would have likely made him an attractive choice for brands during his active playing days.