Abdur Rehman

Abdur Rehman was a left-arm spinner who represented Pakistan across all three formats of international cricket. Known for his accuracy and ability to extract turn from subcontinental pitches, he carved out a respectable career as a bowling specialist. His most productive format was Test cricket, where he claimed 109 wickets in 30 matches at an average of 33.29, demonstrating his effectiveness in the longer format of the game. Rehman's bowling was characterized by his consistent line and length, making him a reliable option for containing runs while picking up crucial wickets. In limited-overs cricket, he showed better economy in T20s compared to ODIs, with his 13 T20I wickets coming at a superior average of 21.46. While his batting contributions were minimal across formats, averaging in the mid-teens in Tests and single digits in ODIs, his primary value lay in his bowling abilities. Rehman was particularly effective on turning tracks and played an important role in Pakistan's spin attack during his international career, offering left-arm variation to complement the team's bowling options.