Interesting story of former Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis who lost his left hand finger, know the details

Interesting story of Waqar Yunus: Pakistan cricket team has given many legendary bowlers to the cricket world till now. Among these, the name of fast bowler Waqar Younis is included in the top bowlers. Waqar has been involved not only in Pakistan but also in the world’s brilliant fast bowlers. Waqar is second in terms of taking the most wickets in international cricket for Pakistan. He has taken a total of 789 wickets in his international career.

World’s best fast bowler Waqar Younis does not have a single finger. There is no smallest finger on his left hand. Even after this, he proved his mettle in bowling. Although Waqar bowled right-handed, his finger did not affect his career much and did not hinder him from becoming a great bowler.

how the finger disappeared

This accident happened with Waqar because of jumping into the canal. Once he jumped into the canal, due to which the finger of his left hand was seriously injured. This injury was so big that the doctors had to amputate his finger. Waqar had made a spectacular comeback after recovering from this accident.

Played only 6 first class matches before selection in Pakistan

Waqar Younis started his professional career during 1987/88 playing for various clubs. Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan saw him and he took him to the Pakistan national team. Before playing for Pakistan, Waqar had played only 6 first class matches. He made his international debut in October 1989 against the West Indies.

Waqar lives in Australia

Born in Punjab, Pakistan, Waqar Younis lives in Australia with his family. Waqar Younis’s wife Faryal Younis is an Australian of Pakistani origin. Because of this, Waqar lives with him in Kellyville, Australia. His wife Faryal is a doctor by profession. Waqar has three children, one son and two daughters. The daughters’ names are Myra and Maryam and the son’s name is Azaan.

study in uae

It is noteworthy that Walker Younis, who was born in Pakistan, studied in UAE. He did his early studies from Pakistan, then he went to UAE for further studies. He took admission in Pakistan College, Sharjah, UAE.

Waqar has played a total of 87 Tests and 262 ODIs for Pakistan in his international career. While bowling in Tests, he has taken 373 wickets at an average of 23.56 and 416 wickets in ODIs at an average of 23.84.

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