Pakistan's devastating reverse-swing specialist — with Wasim Akram, formed the most feared new-ball partnership in cricket history.
Waqar Younis formed with Wasim Akram the most feared fast bowling partnership in cricket history. His mastery of reverse swing — particularly with the old ball — and his ability to bowl at genuine pace made him one of the most destructive bowlers of the 1990s. His toe-crushing yorkers were almost impossible to play. He took 373 Test wickets and 416 ODI wickets.
His partnership with Wasim Akram took 1,000+ international wickets combined — the most productive pace bowling partnership in cricket history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- World Cup 1992
- 87 Tests, 373 wickets
- 416 ODI wickets