Pakistan's all-time ODI XI

Wicket-keeper:

#7 Moin Khan (wk)

Moin Khan did a laudable job as Pakistan's wicket-keeper

The name of Moin Khan may not figure in anyone's list of all-time greats in ODI and Test cricket, but when viewed in the context of Pakistani cricket, Moin holds an exalted position, as few wicket-keepers from Pakistan fared better than him in ODIs. He was a fine gloveman and a lower-order batsman capable of delivering lusty blows.

On many occasions, he scored vital extra runs by batting along with the tail-enders. His unbeaten 31 off just 12 balls against Australia in the 1999 World Cup, which he made coming in at no.9, is a case in point. It was this cameo that made the difference as the valiant Kangaroos fell short by just 10 runs in the end. It was this quick-scoring ability that made him prevail over Rashid Latif, who often gave Moin stiff competition for the keeper's slot in the side.

In 219 ODIs, Moin scored 3266 runs at an average of 23 and a Strike Rate of 81. He pouched 214 catches and effected 73 stumpings. Sarfraz Ahmed, the current wicket-keeper of Pakistan, boasts superior numbers in all aspects in both formats, and is a strong contender but he has played only 80 matches so far, and hence is not being considered.