Naushad Ali (cricketer)

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Naushad Ali
Personal information
Full name
Naushad Ali Rizvi
Born(1943-10-01)1 October 1943
Gwalior, Gwalior State, British India
Died20 August 2023(2023-08-20) (aged 79)
Islamabad, Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 50)22 January 1965 v New Zealand
Last Test9 April 1965 v New Zealand
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 6 83
Runs scored 156 4,322
Batting average 14.18 36.31
100s/50s 0/0 9/20
Top score 39 158
Catches/stumpings 9/– 141/34
Source: Cricinfo, 10 January 2017

Naushad Ali Rizvi (Urdu: نوشاد علی; 1 October 1943 – 20 August 2023) was a Pakistani Army officer and cricketer. He was a colonel in the Pakistan Army.[1]

Ali played in six Tests in 1965 as Pakistan's wicket-keeper and opening batsman. He played first-class cricket in Pakistan from 1960 to 1979, hitting nine centuries. He was also a match referee and administrator.[2]

Death[edit]

Naushad Ali died on 20 August 2023, aged 79.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Javed, Rashid (26 April 2006). "Abbottabad likely venue for training camp". Dawn. Pakistan.
  2. ^ "PCB appoint committee to select coach". Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Former Pakistan cricketer Naushad Ali passes away". geosuper.tv. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.

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