Several cricketers around the world celebrate their birthday on 14 september, making it a special day in cricketing history. Among them, one of the most notable names is waqar younis, the legendary pakistani fast bowler who redefined reverse swing bowling. Born on 14 september 1971, waqar younis is considered one of the most lethal bowlers of his era and a key figure in pakistan’s cricketing success during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Waqar younis’s bowling style was unique and intimidating. Known for his express pace, toe-crushing yorkers, and ability to reverse swing the old ball, he formed one of the deadliest bowling partnerships in cricket history with wasim akram. Together, they terrorized batting line-ups worldwide and played a crucial role in pakistan’s triumphs, including their 1992 world cup win. Waqar’s nickname, “the burewala express,” perfectly described his speed and relentless energy on the field.
Throughout his career, waqar played 87 test matches and 262 one day internationals (odis), taking a combined total of over 700 international wickets. He holds the record for being the youngest player ever to take a five-wicket haul in test cricket, achieving this feat at just 18 years old. His strike rate and consistency made him one of the greatest match-winners pakistan has ever produced.
After retiring from international cricket, waqar younis transitioned into coaching and commentary. He has served as the head coach of the pakistan national team multiple times and has also worked with various franchise teams around the world. His insights and experience have been instrumental in shaping the careers of many young fast bowlers, keeping pakistan’s tradition of producing world-class pacers alive.
Aside from waqar, other cricketers also share the 14 september birthday. For instance, tom moody, former australian cricketer and current coach, was born on this day in 1965. Moody is remembered as a tall, elegant batsman and a handy medium pacer who contributed to australia’s world cup victories in 1987 and 1999. Post-retirement, he became a respected coach, leading teams like sri lanka, sunrisers hyderabad (ipl), and desert vipers in franchise cricket.
Thus, 14 september holds a special place in cricket history, marking the birth of legends who have left a lasting impact on the sport. Their contributions, both on and off the field, continue to inspire budding cricketers across the globe.
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