Mudassar Nazar hold the record of Slowest Test Century (Balls Faced), 419 Balls

Slowest Test Century record, Mudassar Nazar, 419 balls

Mudassar Nazar hold the record of Slowest Test Century in terms of Balls Faced. He took 419 Balls to complete his century. At the age of 21, Mudassar, the son of former Test opener and current Pakistan national coach Nazar Mohammad, broke the record for the slowest century in Test cricket. He took 9 hours and 17 minutes to reach the milestone, which was 12 minutes slower than the previous record held by D.J. McGlew for South Africa against Australia in the 1957-58 series.

Nazar held the batting crease for a mammoth 591 minutes, completing his ton in 419 deliveries. The right-handed batsmen was Geoff Miller’s one of three victims, perishing in his 491st delivery.

Slowest Test Century by Minutes in Test Matches

Mudassar Nazar’s another exceptional record

Mudassar Nazar became the second Pakistani after his father to carry the bat as an opener in the fifth Test of the 1982–83 series against India. This father-son record is also an exceptional record.

Mudassar Nazar, the stylish Pakistani Crickter

Mudassar Nazar is a former Pakistani cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler. He is considered one of Pakistan’s finest batsmen of all time, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.

Nazar made his international debut for Pakistan in 1976, and quickly established himself as a key player for the national team. He was known for his aggressive and flamboyant style of batting, which made him a fan favorite in Pakistan and around the world. He was particularly strong against fast bowlers, and was able to score runs at a rapid pace.

After his retirement, Nazar has been involved in coaching and mentoring young cricketers in Pakistan. He also served as a national selector and chief selector for the Pakistan national cricket team, and as a commentator on Pakistan’s domestic and international cricket matches.

Nazar’s contributions to Pakistani cricket are immeasurable. His aggressive and flamboyant style of play and his ability to score runs at a rapid pace made him one of the most exciting cricketers to watch. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of Pakistani cricketers.

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