Mohammad Yousuf, Sana Mir inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

Mohammad Yousuf was selected through an independent and transparent voting process involving PCB Hall of Famer Zaheer Abbas, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, former Pakistan women’s captain Urooj Mumtaz and cricket journalists and analysts Saleem Khaliq and Sohail Imran.

The two former cricketers join an illustrious list of PCB Hall of Famers comprising Abdul Qadir, AH Kardar, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Javed Miandad, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Mohammad, Saeed Anwar, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Younis Khan and Zaheer Abbas.

Mohammad Yousuf represented Pakistan from 1998 to 2010 and was widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation. Known for his elegant strokeplay and consistency, he scored 17,300 runs in 381 international matches, including 39 centuries and 97 half-centuries.

His most memorable year came in 2006 when he scored a world-record 1,788 runs and nine centuries in Test cricket, surpassing Sir Vivian Richards’ 30-year-old record for the most Test runs in a calendar year. Sana Mir represented Pakistan from 2005 to 2019 and played an important role in the growth of women’s cricket in the country.

The former captain featured in 226 international matches, taking 240 wickets and scoring 2,432 runs. In October 2018, she became the first Pakistan woman cricketer to reach the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings.

She also led Pakistan to gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games. Last year, Sana became the first Pakistan woman to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, recognising her achievements and contribution to the women’s game.

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said:“On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I congratulate Mohammad Yousuf and Sana Mir on their induction into the PCB Hall of Fame.

Both have represented Pakistan with great pride and their performances have earned them a special place in the history of Pakistan cricket.”ABOUT THE INDUCTEES:Mohammad Yousuf (1998–2010)* Represented Pakistan in 90 Tests, 288 ODIs and three T20Is, scoring 17,300 international runs, including 39 centuries and 97 half-centuries.* Scored 7,530 runs in 90 Tests at an average of 52.29, including 24 centuries and 33 half-centuries, with a career-best score of 223.* Accumulated 9,720 runs in 288 ODIs at an average of 41.71, registering 15 centuries and 64 half-centuries, with a highest score of 141 not out.* Enjoyed a phenomenal year in 2006, scoring 1,788 runs in 11 Tests with nine centuries, setting world records for the most runs and centuries in Test cricket in a calendar year.* Accumulated 665 runs in the three-Test home series against the West Indies in 2006, setting a Pakistan record for the most runs in a three-Test series and surpassing Zaheer Abbas’ previous mark of 583.* Received the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2007 following his record-breaking performances in 2006.* Also captained Pakistan in international cricket and continued contributing to the development of the game through coaching and mentoring roles after his playing career.

Sana Mir (2005–2019)* Represented Pakistan in 226 international matches, comprising 120 ODIs and 106 T20Is, taking 240 wickets and scoring 2,432 runs across the two formats.* Took 151 wickets in 120 ODIs, with best bowling figures of five for 32 and an impressive economy rate of 3.70 runs per over.

Also contributed 1,630 runs, including three half-centuries.* Took 89 wickets in 106 T20Is, with best figures of four for 13 and an economy rate of 5.51, while contributing 802 runs with the bat.* Became the first Pakistan woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025, adding another historic distinction to her illustrious career.* Became the first Pakistan woman to reach the No.1 position in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings in October 2018, marking a landmark achievement for women’s cricket in the country.* Became the first Pakistan woman cricketer to took 100 ODI wickets and established herself among a select group of women’s cricketers to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs.* Captained Pakistan in 137 international matches, including 72 ODIs and 65 T20Is and played a defining role in the development of the national women’s team.* Led Pakistan to gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games, achievements that remain among the most significant milestones in the history of Pakistan women’s cricket.* Captained Pakistan in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups in 2013 and 2017, as well as five ICC Women’s T20 World Cups in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016.