Sporting legends: Salim Malik - the flawed Pakistani batting star - Career HLs , video

 



Salim Malik, born on April 16, 1963, in Lahore, Pakistan, was a graceful and stylish middle-order batsman known for his fluent stroke play, wristy elegance, and ability to play spin with confidence. A technically sound right-hander, Malik thrived on timing rather than brute power and often anchored Pakistan's innings during the late 1980s and 1990s. His calm demeanor and vast experience made him a vital part of Pakistan's batting line-up for over a decade.

Test Career Stats:

  • Matches: 103
  • Runs: 5,768
  • Batting Average: 43.69
  • 100s/50s: 15/29
  • Highest Score: 237
  • Wickets: 5
  • Catches: 65

ODI Career Stats:

  • Matches: 283
  • Runs: 7,170
  • Batting Average: 32.88
  • 100s/50s: 5/47
  • Highest Score: 102*
  • Wickets: 89
  • Catches: 92

First-Class Career Stats:

  • Matches: 269
  • Runs: 16,782
  • Batting Average: 48.43
  • 100s/50s: 43/89
  • Wickets: 146
  • Best Bowling: 7/20
  • Catches: 198

Career Highlights in Detail:

  • Made his Test debut in 1982 against Sri Lanka and scored a century in his very first match, becoming the youngest player at the time to do so for Pakistan.
  • Captained Pakistan in both Tests and ODIs during the mid-1990s.
  • Played a vital role in many of Pakistan’s victories, including the famous 1994 Test series win in Sri Lanka, where he was captain.
  • Known for his brilliant innings against India, Australia, and the West Indies, often under pressure.
  • One of his most memorable innings came against India in 1987 at Eden Gardens, where he scored a match-winning 72* in a tight chase.
  • Notably played a quickfire 102 off 115 balls* against India in Sharjah in 1990, helping Pakistan to a convincing win.
  • He was part of the squad that reached the 1996 World Cup quarterfinals and featured in three World Cups overall.

Major Batting Performances:

  • 237 vs Australia at Rawalpindi in 1994 – his highest Test score.
  • Match-winning 100s against Sri Lanka, India, and New Zealand under tense conditions.
  • Over 50 ODI fifties, making him one of the most consistent middle-order players of his era.

Legacy:
Salim Malik’s cricketing journey remains a mix of brilliance and controversy. On the field, he was a dependable and elegant batsman, admired for his composure and shot selection. However, his involvement in match-fixing scandals later tarnished his reputation, leading to a life ban in 2000 – the first such case in Pakistan. Despite the ban, his contribution to Pakistan's cricket history, especially during the 80s and 90s, remains significant. Malik's role in shaping Pakistan’s middle order and his early-century feats still stand out in the nation’s cricketing folklore.

Watch Salim Malik's classy looking innings vs South Africa in a test 

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