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Miandad

British  
/ mɪˈændæd /

noun

  1. Javed (ˈdʒævɪd). born 1957, Pakistani cricketer and coach: a batsman, he played in 124 test matches (1976–93), 34 as captain, scoring 8,832 runs (a Pakistan record)

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However, his 407 runs constituted the second most in a Test series without a score of 80, behind Pakistan great Javed Miandad, who made 421 in India in 1979-80 with a top score of 76.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

The confrontation between India wicketkeeper Kiran More and Pakistan batter Javed Miandad in the first World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan in Sydney in March 1992 is unforgettable.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023

Miandad says, his voice rising until he is almost shouting.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2020

Many of Akram’s former teammates, like his former captain Miandad, typically line up to outdo one another in their criticism.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2020

Younis Khan overtakes Javed Miandad to become Pakistan’s all-time leading Test run scorer by fair pummelling the ball over cow corner for six!

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2015