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Inzamam-ul-Haq, the gentle giant of Pakistan cricket, made his Test debut against England in 1992 — a moment that marked the arrival of one of the game’s most elegant and powerful batters. Rated by Imran Khan as the best in the world against pace, Inzamam combined strength, grace, and remarkable timing. This video takes you back to his very first appearance in the longest format, where the young right-hander showcased glimpses of the brilliance that would define his illustrious career.

From his confident strokeplay to his calm demeanor at the crease, Inzamam’s debut was more than just an innings — it was the birth of a cricketing legend. Relive the action, the atmosphere, and the story of how Pakistan’s future batting pillar first set foot on the Test stage.

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00:00In Zamamul Haq, the gentle joint of Pakistan cricket stood as a colossal at the crease,
00:05a man whose very presence exuded calm assurance.
00:09In Zamamul Haq made his test debut for Pakistan against England at H. Boston in June 1992.
00:16His first test match was the part of Pakistan tour of England after their 1992 World Cup
00:21triumph.
00:22While he did not have a major impact in his debut innings, scoring just eight runs not
00:27out, he was later dropped for the final
00:29test of the series due to the vulnerability against swing-balling.
00:34Despite the early challenges, In Zamamul Haq went on to become a prolific test-bassman
00:39for Pakistan, scoring 8,830 runs in 120 matches with an average of 49.60.
00:47So In Zamamul Haq's first ball, and gets the batter.
00:57This is good stuff from De Freitas, because even though a declaration might be imminent,
01:02and the game may well be a draw, you must as a bowler still keep going and still show what
01:09you can do.
01:11And off the mark, Hansen Stark.
01:12See, just taking his time.
01:13Registration is in touch together.
01:18Well, and there are the two cops.
01:22Move his shoulder.
01:23And where the man came from, the ball goes to.
01:29I've also, it is here as you call him, actually played it there, but it was a safe shot there.
01:36Now it's Derek Rinder.
01:37I've also, it is here as you call him, actually played it there, but it was a safe shot there.
01:56Now it's Derek Rinder.
02:06Three runs off the oval.
02:08And that's the declaration.
02:12And Javid, whoops up the helmet and whoops up.
02:174.46 for four, Javid Miandad.
02:22A great performance from Pakistan.
02:244.46 for four.
02:26And a real day of joy, so far as the spectators were concerned.
02:29Rated by none other than Imran Khan as the finest player of pace in the world.
02:41The Mamulak batting was an exquisite plant of brute force and delicate artistry.
02:46For a man of such imposing build, his touch was almost poetic, guiding the ball into gaps
02:52with feather-light precision one moment, and dispatching into the fans with ferocious pulls
02:57and drives the neck, especially commanding off his legs.
03:01He turned good balls into run-scoring opportunities.
03:04His bat flowing like a well-oiled blade in the hands of a master craftsman.
03:09And yet aimed this elegance, the cricketing world often chuckled at his curious neck for
03:14comic runouts, a quirk that became as much a part of his legend as his centuries.
03:20Beyond the runs and records, Inzamamulak was the heartbeat of Pakistan batting order for
03:26over a decade.
03:27From his match-winning camo in the 1992 World Cup semi-final to marathon knock that anchored
03:33improbable chases.
03:34He thrived under pressure, often carrying the hopes of a nation on his broad shoulders.
03:39Opponent feared his ability to shift gears without warning, while teammates drew inspiration
03:45from his companion in the heart of battle.
03:48Whether caressing the ball to the ropes or standing unshaken in the face of hostile pace,
03:54Inzamamulak was more than a best man.
03:56He was a timeless reminder of cricket's beauty, power, and unpredictability.
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