In all, Miandad played Tests 24 centuries and ODIs 08 centuries , scoring and runs respectively. Cartoons Letters Blogs Privacy Policy. Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube. Google Search Sports Pakistan cricket genius Miandad celebrates his birthday today, turns His approach to resolving our relationship was extremely rare in Indian cricket.
Not many were known to have such upfront chats and take action. But Prabhakar was a man full of surprises.
After all, I was one of his victims in those secret recordings for Tehelka. I was invited by Chandrakant Pandit, former India keeper and batsman and a dear friend, to speak to his students to inaugurate his cricket academy at Andheri in Mumbai. When I reached the venue, Pandit told me that Prabhakar was also coming. I found it strange, but Pandit said he was in town, so he invited him too, and Prabhakar had immediately agreed.
The moment our work was done at the academy, Prabhakar hopped into my car, saying he wanted a lift till Juhu. I was driving and he sat in the front, next to me. I told him to leave his handbag — it seemed like a gym bag — in the back seat but he insisted on carrying it on his lap. Somewhere along the way, he steered our conversation towards match-fixing, especially about matches in Sharjah. I had a lot of respect for Prabhakar as a cricketer and admired some of his qualities as a person, but he was never in my inner circle of friends because of some reason I could not fully trust him.
So I gave him nothing. He persisted with his probing questions, but I remained guarded. Also, with respect to the Sharjah game we were talking about, I still believe if Sachin and I had hung around longer we would have won the match. Despite all my admiration for him, it was due to that conversation in the car that day, and how it was recorded under the garb of a sting operation, and that Prabhakar failed the most important test for me: the test of integrity.
We became distant again. I met him after many years, in during the World T20 when he was coaching Afghanistan. He was gifted a Mercedes. Not only that, the Pakistan government also recognised his feat and bestowed upon him the Pride of Performance. The next day, he moved to not out and Imran Khan, the skipper declared. Miandad was not happy with that declaration as he believed he could get the triple century and perhaps a lot more. He claims that no declaration plans were shared with him.
This remains one episode in the said Miandad-Imran rift that lasted through their careers. Miandad represented Habib Bank from a young age. As discussed earlier, he was promoted in the bank after that six against India.
Later, he went on to become a vice-president of the bank. Miandad almost did not make the tip Down Under for the World Cup.
However, he finished as one of their most successful batsmen as he went on to lift the trophy. There was a big question mark on my participation due to a stomach infection and troubled back. I arrived just a couple of days before the tournament started and carried throughout the tournament.
It was worth playing with pain as I contributed to the team s cause by scoring five half-centuries, including in the semi-final and final. Imran and Miandad were said to have a frosty relationship through their careers. However, Miandad was one of his most important allies during the World Cup victory. Years later, Miandad was a vocal supporter of Imran Khan s political moves and even appeared at one of his rallies, as reported by The Dawn.
Miandad s son is married to Dawood Ibrahim s daughter. Dawood is allegedly involved in the Mumbai blasts. This association caused a controversy in India as there were murmurs that Miandad would not be given a visa to the country for visits. In , the Indian government did give him a visa, but he cancelled his trip. Miandad s knowledge has been used by Pakistan on a few occasions when he has been coach.
My relationship with the Shiv Sena supremo has always been quite peaceful. Whenever I spoke to the press he would reply to me personally. Proud Pakistani. Happy Birthday. Rizwan - US. Happy B'day Javed bhai. Kapil Dev also was not liked as a captain and for that matter even now by BCCI for any of its present assignments.
But, no one will deny about the Greatness of Kapil Dev as a cricketer. He remains distinctly unique cricketer who never sacrificed the country's interest. Miandad also, likewise, stands distinctly unique in the World of Cricket.
Be positive. I love cricket because of Miandad. When many of our greats decided to play for Kerry Packer Miandad played for the national team.
I agree with your comments. One of the greatest batsman and captain of cricketing world but the most neglected man by PCB.
Great cricketing brain, wish could be looking after pakistani current batsmen for grooming. Miandad's best XI has miandad in it! Zafar-ul-Islam Rasool. Javed Miandad was great.
I rember watching him hit 5 fours in an over in England in s against an English bowler of Indian origin. That bowler had got Javed in an earlier match without scoring. After Javed had hit 5 boundries, which went in all directions, the commentator said that, "Javed was telling the bowler that just because you got me for nought, it does not mean I dont know how to play cricket".
God bless you. The country will always be indebted to patriots like you. Rohit Sharma. MIandad was very intelligent batsman along with his skills. I was 15 y old, when Miandad appeared in Test matches. Since then never missed his innings until his last Test match.
Also, saw his both innings century In Hyderabad Test match. Cannot forget his dash to hit Lillee with his bat. Besides his centuries, I can never forget his 90 balls half century at Leeds, Headingley when all others were seriously struggling against Willis, Botham and Jackman.
And of course, his last ball sixer against India when I found my dad literally jumping with joy!! After his retirement, he was given several management jobs, but he has not been able to perform. Considering his cricketing know-how, I would utilize his brain as strategic advisor for the Board. Both for the teams as well as for individual players technique, quality and able to sustain their form for a long time. I am sure, he can do that very easily. May you be blessed for all the joy that you brought for us.
What a master tactician v ve had. May u live a long, happy and healthy life sir, aameen. Thanx for giving us so much fun. Jun 13, pm. Javed is cricket hero, we are very proud of him. Rashid Ishaq. There have been very few international batsmen like this, not even Tendulkar or Inzy had this quality. For those who watched Miandad growing up like me, there is no doubt he still is the greatest batsman Pakistan ever produced.
If anything we have never been able to replace him. Miandad the great we adore you. May you have a healthy and prosperous life ahead. Fried Chillies. Wish you a healthy long life. Your generation represented the best of the best in India Pakistan rivalry.
Miandad was a truly great batsman. But the best of all times has to be the great Younis Khan. Keep living the past glory of a handful of wins and records. Present and future matter, not the past. Miandad was truly the greatest batsmen of his time. Not just his batting skills, but his urge to win matches for his country was simply remarkable. Pakistan use to be one of the best teams during Miandad-Imran Khan's time. None of the current Pakistani players posses the qualities of either Imran or Miandad.
Seriously miss the fun the cricket of those days. Happy Birthday Miandad sir.. He is the best batsman from Pakistan.
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