Here are 15 such factoids which are not so readily recalled about the southpaw.
He was criticised by the media when he said that his beard was a label or uniform that represented his faith.
Aakash Chopra played 10 Tests for India.
Salim Malik contacted PCB chairman Najam Sethi, seeking a review on his ban.
Pakistan's Disabled cricketer Matloob Qureshi wants others to believe in themselves.
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to create record of highest successful ODI run-chase.
Quinton de Kock has said that he is ready to go back to four-day cricket, bide his time and score some runs.
South African wicketkeeper joins exclusive list of players scoring 3 consecutive ODI tons
While former Pakistan international Imran Nazir was busy stealing the limelight in the President’s Cup One-Day Tournament with an epic 189, his opening partner at Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) Sharjeel Khan — who had scored 194 off 124 balls eight days earlier — was patiently biding his time at the other end. An innings of 29 runs composed of a four and a six may have paled in comparison to the mayhem launched by his teammate that day, but to those who have been following the career of Sharjeel, it’s simply a case of when, not if, the talent of the 24-year-old will be recognised at the highest level.
Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Yousuf has said that he has completely given up hope of making a comeback to international cricket and it is all but over for him.