Fast bowler · captain
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Waqar Younis, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.
Origin
and identity
Waqar's late in-swinging yorker attacked toes and stumps before batters could reset.
Beside Wasim Akram he formed the defining old-ball partnership, but his strike rate and five-fors stand independently.
He changed how fast bowlers used an ageing ball and inspired generations of yorker specialists.
A defining
career arc
Waqar Younis was born in Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan.
He debuted against India in the same match as Sachin Tendulkar.
He took 22 wickets as Pakistan won 2–1.
He took 7/36 against England.
He captained Pakistan at the World Cup before ending his international career.
Completed
milestones
Across 87 matches
Across 262 matches
A men's world record
At Leeds in 2001
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
He changed how fast bowlers used an ageing ball and inspired generations of yorker specialists.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 2, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.