Greatest Pakistan Test XI of all time

#1 12th man and Full squad

Saqlain Mushtaq utilised his extensive armoury of variations to outfox numerous batsmen

On face value, only one specialist spin option in the playing eleven may not seem adequate for an Asian team. Hence, drafting in Saqlain Mushtaq as the twelfth man can provide another dimension on turning tracks. From 49 Tests, the trend-setting off-spinner picked 208 wickets at an average of 29.83 and strike-rate of 67.6 with 13 five-wicket hauls. In case of a spin-friendly pitch, he can enter the playing eleven at the expense of a fast bowler.

If the lineup is further expanded to meet the demands of different conditions across the globe, the likes of Zaheer Abbas and Mohammad Yousuf can add formidable depth in the batting department. For those connoisseurs who believe in picking a wicket-keeper solely based on his prowess behind the stumps, there's no need to look farther than the reliable Wasim Bari. With his unbridled pace and propensity to bowl inspired spells, Shoaib Akhtar completes a star-studded 16-member squad.

Pakistan's All-Time Test XI

Saeed Anwar, Hanif Mohammad, Younis Khan, Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Imran Khan (c), Wasim Akram, Fazal Mahmood, Yasir Shah and Waqar Younis

Also in the 16-man Squad

Saqlain Mushtaq (12th man), Zaheer Abbas, Mohammad Yousuf, Wasim Bari and Shoaib Akhtar