A League Apart - The Best Cricketers Ever From Each Nation

Imran Khan Niazi - Pakistan

Pakistan's greatest ever player

Few would dispute that Imran was the finest cricketer Pakistan has produced, or the biggest heartthrob. Arguably the second best all rounder after Garry Sobers, Imran Khan literally changed the fate of Pakistan cricket, especially the bowling. It is no exaggeration to say that he was the one that popularised cricket in Asia.

He proved to the world that subcontinent wickets that are often considered to be "dead" and "flat" also could produce great bowlers like Akram, Waqar, Mohammed Asif, Akhtar and himself. Under him, extremely talented players like Miandad and Akram emerged. Moreover, even non - performers became match winners.

Famous for leading Pakistan to a World Cup in 1992, Imran scalped 544 wickets and amassed 7516 runs over his career.