Younis Khan is Pakistan’s highest-ever Test run scorer with over 10,000 runs and 34 centuries, including a triple hundred. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest middle-order batters in Pakistan’s history.
Profile Overview
- Full Name: Mohammad Younis Khan
- Born: November 29, 1977, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium, occasional legbreak
- Role: Middle-order batter
- Nicknamed: “Younis Bhai” — known for his resilience and leadership
Younis Khan’s Career
| Format | Debut | Last Match | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Feb 26, 2000 vs Sri Lanka | May 14, 2017 vs West Indies | 118 | 10,099 | 52.06 | 34 |
| ODI | Feb 13, 2000 vs Sri Lanka | Nov 11, 2015 vs England | 265 | 7,249 | 31.25 | 7 |
| T20I | Aug 28, 2006 vs England | Dec 30, 2010 vs New Zealand | 25 | 442 | 22.1 | 0 |
Younis Khan Batting Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 118 | 213 | 10,099 | 52.06 | 52.13 | 34 | 33 | 313 |
| ODI | 265 | 255 | 7,249 | 31.25 | 75.30 | 7 | 48 | 144 |
| T20I | 25 | 23 | 442 | 22.10 | 121.43 | 0 | 2 | 51 |
| IPL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | 42.86 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Younis Khan Bowling Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 118 | 9 | 2/17 | 54.33 |
| ODI | 265 | 7 | 3/12 | 38.71 |
| T20I | 25 | 0 | – | – |
Fielding & Milestones
- Catches in Tests: 139
- Catches in ODIs: 83
- Triple Century: 313 vs Sri Lanka (2009)
- Six Double Centuries in Tests
- Most Test centuries by a Pakistani (34)
- 2009 ICC T20 World Cup-winning captain
Career Highlights
- First Pakistani to score 10,000+ Test runs
- Triple century (313) vs Sri Lanka in 2009
- 2009 ICC T20 World Cup-winning captain
- Six double centuries in Tests
- 34 Test centuries — most by any Pakistani
- Played county cricket for Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Nottinghamshire
- Known for match-saving partnerships and fourth-innings centuries
Legacy
Younis Khan is celebrated for his mental toughness, technique against spin, and ability to perform under pressure. His leadership during the 2009 T20 World Cup and his consistency in Tests earned him immense respect. He retired in 2017 alongside Misbah-ul-Haq, marking the end of an era for Pakistan cricket.
Younis Khan’s Family
Younis Khan’s family life is rooted in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He is married to Amna Younis and has three children. His family has largely stayed away from the spotlight, with Younis himself emphasizing privacy and traditional values.
Family Details
- Wife: Amna Younis – Younis Khan’s spouse, known for maintaining a low profile.
- Children – He has three children (two sons and a daughter).
- Parents – Younis lost his father, Iqbal Khan, early in life, which deeply influenced his resilience and discipline.
- Siblings – He has brothers and sisters in Mardan; his elder brother, Moazzam Khan, passed away in 2005, a tragedy that affected him greatly.
- Extended family – Younis often credits his family support system for helping him through the highs and lows of cricket.
Family Influence on Career
- His father’s early death instilled responsibility and maturity in Younis, shaping his leadership qualities.
- His wife and children provided emotional stability, especially during long tours and the pressures of captaincy.
- The loss of his brother in 2005 was a turning point, after which Younis dedicated many of his performances to his family.
Legacy Beyond Cricket
Younis Khan is admired not only for his cricketing achievements but also for his family-oriented values. He often speaks about balancing professional success with personal commitments, and his humility is seen as a reflection of his upbringing in Mardan.
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