About Afaq Hussain
Lived 1939 – 2002 (aged 62). Afaq Hussain was a Pakistani and Indian cricketer.
Afaq Hussain (31 December 1939 – 25 February 2002) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in two Test matches from 1961 to 1964.
Afaq Hussain holds a unique record in Test cricket, having scored the most Test runs (66) without being dismissed. He scored 10* and 35* against England at Lahore in October 1961, and 8* and 13* against Australia at Melbourne in December 1964.
A "quickish" off-spin bowler and useful lower-order batsman, Hussain played for various first-class teams in Pakistan between 1957 and 1974. His best bowling figures were 8 for 108 for Karachi University against a combined Railways and Quetta side in 1960–61. His highest score was 122 not out for Pakistan International Airlines against Lahore B in 1969–70.
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Who was Afaq Hussain?
Pakistani Test cricketer (1939-2002)
When was Afaq Hussain born?
Afaq Hussain was born on 31 December 1939 in Lucknow.
When did Afaq Hussain die?
Afaq Hussain died on 25 February 2002 in Karachi.
What was Afaq Hussain's occupation?
Afaq Hussain was a cricketer.
What nationality was Afaq Hussain?
Afaq Hussain was Pakistani and Indian.
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