On This Day: September 16, 1996 - Azhar Mahmood made his ODI debut against India

[Abdullah719]

It wasn't really a debut to remember, though. He batted at #9, making 6 runs and then bowled 4 overs for 19 runs without success. India easily won by eight wickets in the rain-interrupted game.

Didn't watch a lot of his career, but from his stats, it looks like he underachieved in ODIs but should have played more Tests.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Same old story. Wasted what could've been a real asset in both tests and ODIs. As hyped as Razzaq was, Mahmood was the better test batsman. Not far behind in terms of ability either. Real fluid strokemaker and strong striker of the ball. Had an ease about him.

 

[Varun]

Scorecard here: http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/player/39024.html