The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have inducted Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad and Saeed Anwar as the newest members of the PCB Hall of Fame.
Classified as the 2024 Hall of Fame class, Inzamam-ul-Haq played for Pakistan between 1991 to 2007 and was a member of their 1992 World Cup-winning team.
Another former captain of the national team, Misbah-ul-Haq played for the country between 2001 to 2017, won the T20 World Cup in 2019 and helped guide them to the No.1 spot in the ICC Test Team rankings in 2016.
Playing for Pakistan from 1959 to 1979, Mushtaq Mohammad captained the team to its first-ever Test win in Australia in 1977 and later coached them to the 1999 Cricket World Cup Final in England.
The last inductee is Saeed Anwar, who scored 31 centuries and 68 half-centuries for Pakistan between 1989 to 2003. This included three centuries and three half-centuries during the 1996, 1999 and 2003 ODI World Cups.
The inductions of the four players see them join Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Fazal Mahmood,ย Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Younis Khan and Zaheer Abbas in the illustrious group.
"On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I extend heartfelt congratulations to these four cricketing legends on their well-deserved inductions into the PCB Hall of Fame," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement.
"This honour represents a tribute to their outstanding contributions to Pakistan cricket and to the global game
"Mushtaq Mohammad is regarded as one of Pakistan's finest captains, known for his astute leadership and inspiring style. Inzamam-ul-Haq's immense talent and match-winning ability have left an indelible mark on the sport.
"Misbah-ul-Haq took charge of the Pakistan team during challenging times, guiding it to the pinnacle of Test rankings and achieving a historic series win in the Caribbean.
"Saeed Anwar, with his natural grace and classical technique, redefined the role of an opener and thrived against some of the world's best bowlers under all conditions.
โThese four giants of the game hold a special place in Pakistan's rich cricketing history. Their contributions not only elevated the sport within Pakistan but also inspired future generations to pursue excellence.
"Their talent, charisma and unwavering commitment have made them true ambassadors of cricket and the PCB takes immense pride in honouring their accomplishments.
โPakistan is fortunate to have produced such extraordinary players who have showcased their skill and sportsmanship on the global stage.
"I hope that our aspiring cricketers will look up to these icons and strive to follow in their footsteps, carrying forward their legacy and continuing to strengthen Pakistan's position as a cricketing powerhouse.โ
