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'''Saleem Jaffar''' (born November 19, 1962) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former ]er who played in 14 ] and 39 ]s from 1986 to 1992. Jaffar was born in ], ].He was a right-handed batsman and left-arm left-arm fast bowler who played cricket for Pakistan as well as Karachi and United Bank Limited. '''Saleem Jaffar''' (born 19 November 1962) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former ]er who played in 14 ] and 39 ]s from 1986 to 1992. Jaffar was born in ], ]. He was a right-handed batsman and left-arm fast bowler who played cricket for Pakistan as well as Karachi and United Bank Limited.


==Domestic career== ==Domestic career==
Jaffar took 5 for 11 on his ] debut in 1983–84, and in 1985–86 finished the season with 80 wickets at a ] of 19.After his test career he played in the ], in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Jaffar took 5 for 11 on his ] debut in 1983–84, and in 1985–86 finished the season with 80 wickets at a ] of 19. After retiring from Test cricket, he played in the ], in Vancouver, BC, Canada.


==International career== ==International career==
He made both Test and ODI debuts against ] the season of his international call-up. His ] was ended by injury. Against England at Karachi in ] he took five wickets and was selected for the ] that followed. Against New Zealand at ] in ], he took match figures of 8 for 134, including his only Test five-for. Jaffar made his Test and ODI debut in Pakistan's home series against ] in 1986. His ] was ended by injury. Against England at Karachi in ], he took five wickets and was selected for the ] that followed. His best bowling figures in a Test match, 8 for 134, against New Zealand at ] in ], included his only Test five-for.

==Test cricket== ==Test cricket==
Saleem Jaffer was included in the squad for the Test match against ] at Faisalabad in 1986. In his first Test, Saleem Jaffer scored 9 runs and took 2 wickets for 57 runs. West Indies had earlier scored 240 runs. In the first innings, Saleem Jaffer got his first Test wicket by getting ] caught by Asif Mujtaba for 43 runs while in the second innings, Saleem Jaffer completed 2 wickets in the match by dismissing ] Against India in 1987 at ] 148 runs were bowled out for 2, while in Bangalore's Test he could not get a wicket. In ] against the England team that visited Pakistan in 1987, he scored 153 runs and targeted 5 players. ] scored 294 runs while playing first. It featured David Capel with 98 and ] with 70. Saleem Jaffer had bowled 2 wickets for 74 runs. He got the remaining 3 wickets in the second innings for which he had to give 79 runs. It was the only time in his Test career to take 5 wickets. In the Lahore Test in 1988, he took 3 wickets for 142 runs against Australia. His performance at ] against New Zealand in 1989 was remarkable. New Zealand's first innings score was 447 with Martin Crowe 174 and Andrew Jones 86. Saleem Jaffer bowled out 3 for 94 while in the second innings he bowled for 40 and took 5 wickets. He helped the team by sending New Zealand players Andrew Jones 39, Martin Crow 0, ] 2, Jeff Crow 23 and ] 0 to the pavilion. In 2 Tests against New Zealand in Lahore and Faisalabad in 1990, he managed to bowl 4, 4 players. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 was his last Test in which he targeted 3 players for 55 Saleem Jaffar was included in the squad for the Test match against ] at Faisalabad in 1986. In his first Test, Jaffar scored 9 runs and took 2 wickets for 57 runs. West Indies had earlier scored 240 runs. In the first innings, Jaffar got his first Test wicket by getting ] caught by Asif Mujtaba for 43 runs while in the second innings, Jaffar got his second wicket in the match by dismissing ]. Against India in 1987 at ], he got two wickets for 148 runs, while in the Bangalore Test he could not get a wicket. In the ] Test against the England team that visited Pakistan in 1987, his five wickets cost 153 runs. In the Lahore Test against Australia in 1988, Jaffar took 3 wickets for 142 runs. His performance at ] against New Zealand in 1989 was remarkable. New Zealand's first innings score of 447 included Martin Crowe's 174 and Andrew Jones's 86. Jaffar got 3 wickets for 94 runs in the first innings and conceded 40 runs for 5 wickets in the second innings. In the second innings, his scalps included Andrew Jones for 39, Martin Crowe for a duck, ] for 2, Jeff Crowe 23 and ] for a duck. He got four wickets in each of the two Tests against New Zealand in Lahore and Faisalabad in 1990. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 was his last Test where he got 3 wickets for 55 runs


==18 runs in the 1987 World Cup== ==18 runs in the 1987 World Cup==
Steve Waugh's 18 runs in the last over in the 1987 World Cup semi-final cost Pakistan dearly. His quick 32 runs also went in Australia's favor. The last over was done by Saleem Jaffer in which Pakistan lost the match by the same score. Observers blamed the defeat on Saleem Jaffer, who would have been replaced by another bowler, but it was not difficult to score eight or ten runs in his over, but this over became a stigma for Saleem Jaffer. He termed the treatment of Jaffar as unfortunate. However, it is not true that ] will hardly play any match after this match. After the World Cup semi-finals, Saleem Jaffer was part of the national team in ten Tests and fifteen ODIs but his performance was mediocre due to which he could not retain his place in the team. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 proved to be his last Test. The reason for the defeat in the World Cup semi-final was not only Saleem Jaffer but also many other reasons, such as Dickie Bird's wrong dismissal of Imran Khan. ], Imran Khan's favorite umpire, went ahead and admitted his mistake and apologized to Imran Khan. In this match, Saleem Yousuf was injured when Abdul Qadir's ball hit his mouth and Miandad had to stand behind the wickets in his place. The last over of Pakistan's innings that Jaffar bowled in the 1987 World Cup semi-final against Australia cost 18 runs. Pakistan lost the match by the same margin of 18 runs. He played another 10 Tests and 15 ODIs for Pakistan after that, but his performance was not exceptional. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 proved to be his last Test. Jaffar's final over was of course not the only reason for Pakistan's defeat in the World Cup semi-final. There were other reasons as well, such as Dickie Bird's wrong dismissal of Imran Khan. ], Imran's favorite umpire, admitted his mistake and apologized to Imran. In this match, wicketkeeper Saleem Yousuf was injured when Abdul Qadir's ball hit him in the face and Miandad had to stand behind the wickets in his place.


==Cricket statistics== ==Cricket statistics==
Saleem Jaffer remained unbeaten six times in 14 innings of 14 matches and scored 42 runs at an average of 5.25. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score while he remained unbeaten 11 times in 13 innings of 39 ODIs and scored 36 runs at an average of 18.00. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score in a single innings while he remained unbeaten 29 times in 76 innings of 76 matches in 81 first-class matches and scored 379 runs at an average of 8.06. His 33 not out was the highest score of any one innings. Saleem Jaffer made 36 Test wickets part of his record by giving 1139 runs. Out of these wickets at an average of 31.63, 5/40 was the best performance of an innings while 8/134 was the best performance of a single match. He took 40 wickets in ODIs. For which he had an average of 34.55. 3/25 was his best performance in a single match. While in first class matches he took 263 wickets for 6697 runs. 7/29 was his best bowling performance of any one innings. As a result, they got an average of 25.46<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.urdunews.com/node/652296|title=عمران خان کا آسٹریلوی روم میٹ جس کی وجہ سے پاکستان ورلڈکپ ہارا|date=13 March 2022}}</ref> Jaffar remained unbeaten six times in 14 innings of 14 matches and scored 42 runs at an average of 5.25. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score while he remained unbeaten 11 times in 13 innings of 39 ODIs and scored 36 runs at an average of 18.00. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score in a single innings while he remained unbeaten 29 times in 76 innings of 76 matches in 81 first-class matches and scored 379 runs at an average of 8.06. His 33 not out was the highest score of any one innings. During the course of his Test career, Jaffar took 36 wickets for 1,139 runs at an average of 31.63 apiece. He took 40 wickets in ODIs at an average of 34.55 . His best ODI bowling performance was 3 wickets for 25 runs. In first class matches, he took 263 wickets for 6,697 runs an average of 25.46. Seven wickets for 29 runs was his best bowling performance in any innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.urdunews.com/node/652296|title=عمران خان کا آسٹریلوی روم میٹ جس کی وجہ سے پاکستان ورلڈکپ ہارا|date=13 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saleem Jaffar Profile - Cricket Player Pakistan {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/saleem-jaffar-42879 |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>


==After cricket== ==After cricket==
In 2007 he was appointed as a selector for the Pakistan national cricket team. In 2007 he was appointed as a selector for the Pakistan national cricket team.

== International record ==
=== Test 5 Wicket hauls ===

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| '''1''' || 5/40 || 8 || {{cr|NZ}} || ] || ] || ] || 1989
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==International awards==
===One-Day International Cricket===
====Man of the Match awards====
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| 22 March 1987
| 9–0–25–3 ; DNB
| {{cr|PAK}} won by 6 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=0491 |title= 1986–1987 India v Pakistan – 4th Match – Pune}}</ref>
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:48, 7 January 2025

Pakistani cricketer and coach (born 1962)

Saleem Jaffar
Personal information
Born (1962-11-19) 19 November 1962 (age 62)
Karachi, Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 106)20 November 1986 v West Indies
Last Test2 January 1992 v Sri Lanka
ODI debut (cap 58)17 October 1986 v West Indies
Last ODI11 November 1990 v West Indies
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI
Matches 14 39
Runs scored 42 36
Batting average 5.25 18.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 10* 10*
Balls bowled 2,531 1,900
Wickets 36 40
Bowling average 31.63 34.54
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/40 3/25
Catches/stumpings 2/– 3/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 February 2017

Saleem Jaffar (born 19 November 1962) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer who played in 14 Test matches and 39 One Day Internationals from 1986 to 1992. Jaffar was born in Karachi, Sindh. He was a right-handed batsman and left-arm fast bowler who played cricket for Pakistan as well as Karachi and United Bank Limited.

Domestic career

Jaffar took 5 for 11 on his first-class debut in 1983–84, and in 1985–86 finished the season with 80 wickets at a bowling average of 19. After retiring from Test cricket, he played in the British Columbia Mainland Cricket League, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

International career

Jaffar made his Test and ODI debut in Pakistan's home series against West Indies in 1986. His tour of England in 1987 was ended by injury. Against England at Karachi in 1987–88, he took five wickets and was selected for the tour of the Caribbean that followed. His best bowling figures in a Test match, 8 for 134, against New Zealand at Wellington in 1988–89, included his only Test five-for.

Test cricket

Saleem Jaffar was included in the squad for the Test match against West Indies at Faisalabad in 1986. In his first Test, Jaffar scored 9 runs and took 2 wickets for 57 runs. West Indies had earlier scored 240 runs. In the first innings, Jaffar got his first Test wicket by getting Richie Richardson caught by Asif Mujtaba for 43 runs while in the second innings, Jaffar got his second wicket in the match by dismissing Jeff Dujon. Against India in 1987 at Kolkata, he got two wickets for 148 runs, while in the Bangalore Test he could not get a wicket. In the Karachi Test against the England team that visited Pakistan in 1987, his five wickets cost 153 runs. In the Lahore Test against Australia in 1988, Jaffar took 3 wickets for 142 runs. His performance at Wellington against New Zealand in 1989 was remarkable. New Zealand's first innings score of 447 included Martin Crowe's 174 and Andrew Jones's 86. Jaffar got 3 wickets for 94 runs in the first innings and conceded 40 runs for 5 wickets in the second innings. In the second innings, his scalps included Andrew Jones for 39, Martin Crowe for a duck, Dipak Patel for 2, Jeff Crowe 23 and John Bracewell for a duck. He got four wickets in each of the two Tests against New Zealand in Lahore and Faisalabad in 1990. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 was his last Test where he got 3 wickets for 55 runs

18 runs in the 1987 World Cup

The last over of Pakistan's innings that Jaffar bowled in the 1987 World Cup semi-final against Australia cost 18 runs. Pakistan lost the match by the same margin of 18 runs. He played another 10 Tests and 15 ODIs for Pakistan after that, but his performance was not exceptional. The Faisalabad Test against Sri Lanka in 1992 proved to be his last Test. Jaffar's final over was of course not the only reason for Pakistan's defeat in the World Cup semi-final. There were other reasons as well, such as Dickie Bird's wrong dismissal of Imran Khan. Dickie Bird, Imran's favorite umpire, admitted his mistake and apologized to Imran. In this match, wicketkeeper Saleem Yousuf was injured when Abdul Qadir's ball hit him in the face and Miandad had to stand behind the wickets in his place.

Cricket statistics

Jaffar remained unbeaten six times in 14 innings of 14 matches and scored 42 runs at an average of 5.25. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score while he remained unbeaten 11 times in 13 innings of 39 ODIs and scored 36 runs at an average of 18.00. 10 unbeaten runs was his highest individual score in a single innings while he remained unbeaten 29 times in 76 innings of 76 matches in 81 first-class matches and scored 379 runs at an average of 8.06. His 33 not out was the highest score of any one innings. During the course of his Test career, Jaffar took 36 wickets for 1,139 runs at an average of 31.63 apiece. He took 40 wickets in ODIs at an average of 34.55 . His best ODI bowling performance was 3 wickets for 25 runs. In first class matches, he took 263 wickets for 6,697 runs an average of 25.46. Seven wickets for 29 runs was his best bowling performance in any innings.

After cricket

In 2007 he was appointed as a selector for the Pakistan national cricket team.

References

  1. "عمران خان کا آسٹریلوی روم میٹ جس کی وجہ سے پاکستان ورلڈکپ ہارا". 13 March 2022.
  2. "Saleem Jaffar Profile - Cricket Player Pakistan | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
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