Pakistan has had always good batting and bowling all-round cricketers both seam and spin throughout 90s and 2000s particularly in shorter version of the game. Those who had a reasonable international career include Imran, Aamer Sohail, Wasim, Abdur Razaaq, Mehmood, Rana Naveed-ul-Hassan, Malik, Hafeez and Afridi. Now we look at few current all-rounders in our domestic circuit who have shown potential to represent Pakistan at international level. 

1. Shoaib Maqsood (Age – 26) – A genuine right-hand bat and more than a part time right-arm off break bowler

Initially he started his first class career as a bowler in 2004 but over the years he has become a genuine top order batsman. 2012-13 has been his best season in which he was clearly best domestic batsman especially in List A matches. He was top scorer in both President and Faysal Bank one day tournaments. In both tournaments he scored 902 runs in 12 matches @ Avg of 82 and @ an impressive S.R of 105. A part from his batting he is also a decent bowler. Given below are his domestic stats. 

Format Mat Runs Avg 100 50 Wkt Avg
First Class 42 2,737 43.44 6 18 22 45.59
List A 32 1,399 51.81 2 10 20 39.80

2. Mansoor Amjad (Age – 25) – a right arm leg spin and a right hand batsman, equally good with bat and ball 

He started his career as a leg spinner. He was highly rated by cricket pundits. Late Bob Woolmer was his admirer. His consistent performance earned him an international call but he could play sole ODI and a T20 in 2008. Over the years he has improved his batting a lot and now is considered as an all-rounder. Though he has not met expectations of a test level leg spin still a very effective bowler especially in limited over cricket. In 7 matches of ‘Faysal Bank One Day Cup 2012-13’ he scored 333 runs @ avg of 62 and S.R of 91 and also took 12 wickets @ avg of 21. Given below are his domestic stats. 

Format Mat Runs Avg 100s 50s Wkt Avg
First Class 95 4,260 32.27 6 23 202 34.04
List A 114 1,905 29.30 2 5 139 30.61

3. Hamaad Azam (Age 22) – A right hand bat and a right arm medium fast bowler 

A promising young all-rounder who made his name with heroic innings of 92 runs against West Indies in the semi-finals of U-19 world cup. He is rated by many as a talented all-rounder yet he has to earn the trust of Pakistan cricket management who now a days are more conducive to 30+ players’ rather encouraging young blood. Though he has played 8 ODIs and 3 T20s but his potential has not been fully utilized by the Pakistani team. He is a good hitter of a cricket ball and important thing is that he hits straight. He is a decent all-rounder for limited over game but he needs to improve his batting and bowling in order to be recognized as a test material. 

Format Mat Runs Avg 100s 50s Wkt Avg
First Class 36 1274 24.5 1 7 56 20.42
List A 40 802 29.7 0 6 20 46.25

4. Mohammad Nawaz (Age 19) – Batting style Left-hand bat Bowling style Slow left-arm orthodox

He is a capable all-rounder. In his first domestic season he has already shown glimpse of things to come. Earlier to say but he has potential to be a Ravindra Jadeja of Pakistan in future. 

Format Mat Runs Avg 100s 50s Wkt Avg
First Class 5 175 19.44 0 1 5 60.80
List A 13 371 41.22 0 4 14 34.71

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