Mushtaq Mohammad is a former Pakistani cricketer and coach who played international cricket between 1959 and 1979. He is one of the famous Mohammad brothers, known for his skill both with the bat and ball. He played 57 Test matches and 10 ODIs, captaining the Pakistani side.
He was admired particularly for his overseas performances and being among the first Pakistani batsmen to use techniques like the reverse sweep.
Scored 10 centuries and 19 fifties in Test cricket; amassed 3,643 Test runs.
Took 79 wickets in Tests, including several 5-wicket hauls.
In first-class cricket—over 500 matches—scored 31,091 runs (72 centuries) and took 936 wickets.
Captained Pakistan in Test matches.
Mushtaq played domestically for Karachi teams and helped raise the standard of cricket in the city by showing that a player with all-round capabilities could excel at the highest level.
His success inspired many young cricketers in Karachi to pursue all-round skills rather than specializing in only batting or bowling.
| Format | Matches | Total Runs | Bat Avg. | 100s | 50s | Highest Score | Bowling Eco. | Total Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 502 | 31091 | 42.07 | 72 | 159 | 303 | 2.89 | 936 |
| List A | 180 | 4471 | 29.22 | 1 | 24 | 131 | 4.25 | 49 |
| Test | 57 | 3643 | 39.17 | 10 | 19 | 201 | 2.63 | 79 |
| ODI | 10 | 209 | 34.83 | 1 | 55 | N/A | 3.28 |
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