Abdul Razzaq (Urdu: عبد الرزاق) (born 2 December1979, Lahore, Punjab) is a Pakistanicricketer and member of the Indian Cricket League since 2007.
Razzaq is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler. His bowling, at one time rapid, has now seen an increase on line and length, although sacrificing some pace. He emerged onto the world cricket scene in November 1996 when he made his One Day International debut against the touring Zimbabweans at his home ground in Lahore a month short of his seventeenth birthday.
Razzaq’s terrific final over in the ICL tournament final allowed his team Hyderabad heroes to take a 1-0 lead in the best of 3 finals. The finals were eventually won by Hyderabad Heroes 2-0 after a cliffhanger second game which ended in a bowl out.
He joined Surrey in June 2008 on a short-term contract. Razzaq was signed with the Twenty20 County Cup in mind. He helped Surrey to victory against Sussex by scoring 39 off 19 balls. Despite his short period at the Oval, Razzaq has become a fan-favourite amongst Surrey supporters.
In July 2008, during an interview with the very popular Pakistani cricket fan forum PakpassionRazzaq revealed his desire to once again play for Pakistan.
No doubt at one time he was the best allrounder in the world. I always kept him in my ESPN fantasy team but after 2002-2003 his perfomance has been way below the mark.
Saw the package, holy moly, the first ball was 87.4. I had forgotten this side of Razzaq. Was it also Razzaq who tanked McGrath for 6 fours in a row in one over? That remains a memory too.
Good highlights, as were the others that you put out there. Thanks DaPakiGuy Jee.
Thanks. Yes, now thinking back, McGrath fielded the last ball himself and made an attempt to throw it back at Razzaq who had already gone off the pitch.
At least the hair and the eyes.
Razzaq flourished during Wasim’s captaincy. He was used very actively by Akram, given lots of confidence in his bowling. He still delivered during Inzamam’s era, but he faded away due to been given several chances in the team while making minimal contributions as an all-rounder.
he always batted down the order ...... so dropping of avg is expected.........
but yeah ... he lost his pace in bowling ... after keen/elbow operation i guess in 99/00
plus its a famous saying .. tht Razaq .. while batting ... only has 2 gears ..... 1st n 4th
