Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Pakistan‘s first ever batting great Hanif Mohammad passed away at the Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi after prolonged battle with lung and chest complications. Hanif was admitted to the hospital since three-weeks prior to his demise. Hanif had played 55 Test for Pakistan between 1952 and 1969, averaging 43.98, also had twelve hundred to his name. Hanif was put on ventilator a week ago, after he complained of respiratory problem. Hanif had underwent operation for lung cancer in 2013 in London. The legendary Pakistan cricketer earlier said that he tried to contacted many people after his health deteriorated , but nobody responded to his call. Hanif Mohammad or Javed Miandad: Who is the finest batsman in Pakistan’s cricket history?

Hanif still holds the record for Pakistan’s highest individual score in an innings, which is 337. Hanif batted for 16-long hours during his knock of 337 against West Indies at Bridgetown, and still remains the longest Test innings in Tests. Hanif batted for 16-long hours during his knock of 337 against West Indies at Bridgetown, and still remains the longest Test innings in Tests. Hanif also surpassed Sir Don Bradman’s record of highest first-class score. Hanif got run-out on 499 in a bid to get to his 500th run, a record which was bettered by West Indies great Brian Lara. Hanif made 55 first-class centuries and finished with an average of 52.32.

Hanif was also named Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year in 1968. Hanif was among the first 55 inductees in ICC’s Hall of Fame in 2009.