Mahmood Hussain (cricketer)

Mahmood Hussain (2 April 1932 – 25 December 1991) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 27 Test matches from 1952 to 1962. He was a fast medium bowler who partnered with Fazal Mahmood, after Khan Mohammad retired from Test cricket. He made an unforgettable 35 at the Ferozshah Kotla, New Delhi in 1961, which saved Pakistan from certain defeat.

Mahmood Hussain

Mahmood Hussain in 1962
Personal information
Born	(1932-04-02)2 April 1932 Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died	25 December 1991(1991-12-25) (aged 59) Northwick Park, London, England
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast-medium
International information
National side	Pakistan (1952–1962)
Test debut (cap 12)	23 October 1952 v India
Last Test	5 July 1962 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class Matches 27 97 Runs scored 336 1,160 Batting average 10.18 10.94 100s/50s 0/0 0/1 Top score 35 50 Balls bowled 5,910 18,538 Wickets 68 329 Bowling average 38.64 25.28 5 wickets in innings 2 19 10 wickets in match 0 3 Best bowling 6/67 8/95 Catches/stumpings 5/– 31/–
Source: CricInfo, 12 July 2019