Sportskeeda's All-Time Test XI: From the realms of immortality

#7 – Imran Khan (Captain) (Pakistan)

Imran made an entire nation believe in themselves

Educated in Oxford and evolved from the County circuit, Imran Khan began as an unassuming medium-pacer before shaping himself into an exceptionally valuable cricketer who could be relied upon in almost every department of the game. With a strong-minded disposition and an unmatched work-ethic, he rewrote the history of Pakistan cricket by constructing a team in his own ethos.

Unlike his predecessors as well as successors, everyone became aware that Imran was in charge. He had the precise pace and skill-set to cause severe dents at the top of of the order by swinging the ball both ways. When things appeared to be meandering, the ‘Lion of Lahore’ could instigate catastrophic collapses with seething reverse while also being a tranquil presence in the batting lineup.

Did You Know – During the last 10 years of his career, Imran averaged 51.34 with the bat and 19.16 with the ball.

Statistics: 3807 runs from 88 matches at an average of 37.69 with six centuries and 18 fifties & 362 wickets at an average of 22.81 with 23 five-wicket hauls and 6 ten-wicket hauls.