Javed Akhtar (cricketer)
Javed Akhtar (21 November 1940 – 8 July 2016)[1] was a Pakistani cricketer. He played in one Test in 1962.
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| Born | 21 November 1940 Delhi, British India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 July 2016 (aged 75) Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm offbreak | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only Test (cap 39) | 5 July 1962 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tests umpired | 18 (1980–1998) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODIs umpired | 40 (1976–1999) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 12 June 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He was an off spinner. He had success at first-class level, taking his wickets at an average of 18.17, but struggled in his only Test, failing to take a wicket. He played for the Pakistan national cricket team.
He later became an umpire, standing in 18 Tests and 40 ODIs from 1980 to 1999.[2]
References
- ↑ Former Pakistan Test player and umpire Javed Akhtar dies. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ↑ Javed Akhtar. ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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