Pakistan’s oldest Test cricketer and the eldest of the famous Mohammad brothers, Wazir Mohammad, passed away in the United Kingdom at the age of 95.
Born on December 22, 1929, in the princely state of Junagadh, Wazir was among Pakistan’s first-generation Test players, representing the country from 1952 to 1959. A solid middle-order batter, he played 22 Test matches, scoring 801 runs with two centuries and three fifties, while also taking 24 wickets.
Wazir played a key role in Pakistan’s first-ever Test victory against England at The Oval in 1954, remaining not out on 42 as Pakistan won by 24 runs, a milestone that put the new cricketing nation on the global map.
His most memorable performance came in 1957, when he scored 189 runs in Port of Spain, helping Pakistan to a famous win over the West Indies. Known for his technical skill and patience, Wazir earned respect as a dependable and disciplined batter.
After retiring from cricket, Wazir joined the National Bank of Pakistan, where he built a successful career in banking.
Wazir was the eldest among the five Mohammad brothers — Raees, Hanif, Mushtaq, and Sadiq — four of whom represented Pakistan in Test cricket. His nephew, Shoaib Mohammad, also carried forward the family’s cricketing legacy.
His funeral prayers will be held at Birmingham’s Central Mosque, followed by burial in a local cemetery.
Many former cricketers, including Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas, Moin Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Wasim Bari, and Aamir Sohail, expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to his contribution to Pakistan cricket.
Wazir Mohammad’s passing marks the end of a historic era — one that helped shape the foundation of Pakistan cricket through courage, dedication, and sportsmanship.
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