One of Pakistan's greatest batsmen, famous for his last-ball six off Chetan Sharma and the iconic confrontation where Lillee kicked him.
13 incidents documented
Australia vs Pakistan
11 June 2024
Mohammad Rizwan and Australian captain Mitchell Marsh exchanged heated words during the T20 World Cup 2024, adding spice to the Australia-Pakistan rivalry.
Australia vs Various
1993-01-01
Merv Hughes, the moustachioed Australian fast bowler, was famous for his creative and hilarious sledging that often left batsmen and teammates in stitches.
Pakistan vs England
1992-03-25
On March 25, 1992, Pakistan beat England by 22 runs at the MCG to lift their first cricket World Cup. Imran Khan's 72 and Wasim Akram's match-defining all-round performance (33 with the bat, 3/49 with the ball, including the wickets of Lamb and Lewis with consecutive deliveries) sealed it. Imran retired immediately afterwards.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
1992-03-21
On March 21, 1992 in Auckland, a 22-year-old Inzamam-ul-Haq came in at 140 for 4 chasing 263 against tournament leaders New Zealand and smashed 60 off 37 balls to power Pakistan to a four-wicket win and into the final. Inzamam had nearly been left out of the playing XI.
Pakistan vs India
1992-03-04
Javed Miandad mocked Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More's jumping celebrations by doing exaggerated frog-like jumps at the crease, creating one of cricket's most iconic comedy moments.
Australia vs Various
28 December 1991
Merv Hughes was legendary for his creative and often hilarious sledging, engaging in memorable verbal battles with Javed Miandad, Viv Richards, and many others.
New Zealand, Pakistan
1985-01-25
An 18-year-old Wasim Akram, plucked from the BCCP nets by Javed Miandad, took 10 for 128 in his second Test against New Zealand at Auckland — the start of one of the great fast-bowling careers.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
1984-04-06
Emirati businessman Abdul Rahman Bukhatir built a cricket stadium in Sharjah and, between 1981 and 1984, turned it into the first major neutral venue for international cricket — culminating in the inaugural 1984 Asia Cup.
Pakistan, India
1983-01-14
Javed Miandad made his career-best 280 not out at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad, against India in January 1983 — the innings ended only when captain Imran Khan declared with Miandad 20 short of a triple century.
Pakistan
1982-04-01
Imran Khan's first captaincy stint between 1982 and 1989 transformed Pakistan from a talented but inconsistent side into the team that would win the 1992 World Cup and dominate the 1990s.
Australia vs Pakistan
27 March 1982
Beyond the famous kicking incident, Miandad and Lillee had a vicious running feud spanning years, filled with verbal abuse and mutual loathing.
Australia vs Pakistan
22 November 1981
Dennis Lillee kicked Javed Miandad on the field, prompting Miandad to raise his bat as if to strike Lillee. Umpire Tony Crafter intervened to separate them.
England v Australia
1934-08-18
Bill Ponsford's last Test innings was 266 at The Oval in August 1934, in a 451-run second-wicket stand with Don Bradman that won the Ashes for Australia and broke a world record that stood for 57 years. He walked off, raised his bat to a packed Oval, and retired from international cricket at 34.