Some Amazing Facts on
India & Pakistan Cricket with Cricketers
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There are
3 Cricketers who have played and represent
Cricket for both
India as well as
Pakistan.
1.Amir Ilahi - who played for India in the year 1947 against Australia at Sydney. He was a Leg Spinner. Later he shifted to Lahore, Pakistan at the time of Independence and then represent Pakistan in Test matches from 1952 to 1954.
2.Gull Muhammed - who played for India in 8 Test Matches from 1950 to 1953. He was a Left Hand Batsman and Brilliant Fielder. In 1952 He played for India against Pakistan in Karachi. In Later half of 1953 he shifted to Pakistan and represent Pakistan from 1954 to 1957 in all Domestic Matches but played only 1 Test for Pakistan.
3.Abdul Hafeez Kardar - who played for India from 1946 to 1948. He was a Brilliant All-Rounder at that time. After Independence he moved on to his birth Country and represent Pakistan from 1949 to 1955 and became proud Captain of Pakistan.
Coincidentally the above mentioned all 3 Cricketers represented Pakistan for just 1 Test Match.
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News Courtesy:- Times Of India Group