AS if breaking the record for the most number of centuries in a calendar year was not enough, Mohammad Yousuf has now scored the most number of runs scored in test match cricket during a calendar year.
His 102 in the innings prior to yesterday’s was his eight century of the year thus surpassing the previous record of seven centuries jointly held by Viv Richards and Arvinda de Silva. Yousuf, after his 124 on the fourth day, has scored nine 100-plus scores in 2006 alone.
Yousuf, as humbly as ever, put it all down as God’s blessings upon him.
“I thank God for bestowing this favour upon me. It has made my country look good and not only put my name in the records books but also
When asked to describe his feelings after the pool of records he had shattered in this test match, Yousuf was lost for words.
“I simply cannot describe how I’m feeling. Obviously I’m elated, and I thank God for this, but this feeling of immense elation and satisfaction is indescribable.
“I would like to thank and dedicate these records to my parents who have supported and prayed for me as well as my wife and siblings for without them none of this would have been possible,” he added.
When reminded of Pakistan’s next tour, which is to South Africa, Yousuf promised he would try and score as many runs in South Africa as possible, even with the bouncy and fast tracks.
He, however, reminded reporters not to look that far ahead as this test match was still in progress.
“We have done such hard work over the past four days and have a good chance of winning the test match.
“We will try and get early wickets tomorrow morning with Lara’s wicket being the key one and hopefully round off the win, and the series, in style,” assured Yousuf.
In light of Mohammad Yousuf’s achievements and milestones, Pakistan Cricket Board will present the PCB Patron’s Gold Medal as well as a reward of one million rupees at the closing ceremony of the
Published in The Star 1st Dec 2006
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