Hanif Mohammad, one of Pakistan’s cricketing legends, will be posthumously inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame on February 12, with his son, Shoaib Mohammad, set to receive the commemorative plaque on his behalf. This recognition comes after a delay in the official ceremony, which was initially announced in 2021 but postponed due to various factors, including management changes and scheduling conflicts.
Hanif Mohammad’s formal induction into the Hall of Fame will take place during Pakistan’s tri‑series match against South Africa in Karachi, marking a significant moment for both the Mohammad family and the sport in Pakistan. This will also be the first international match in Karachi since May 2023, making the occasion even more special.
Born in 1934 in India, Hanif Mohammad holds the distinction of playing the longest innings in international cricket—lasting 970 minutes—during which he scored 337 runs against the West Indies.
As a member of the legendary Mohammad cricketing family, which includes his brothers Raees Mohammad, Mustaq Mohammad, Sadiq Mohammad, and Wazir Mohammad, along with his son Shoaib Mohammad, he was instrumental in introducing cricket to the masses in Pakistan.
Hanif Mohammad joins the country’s icons such as Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Abbasin an illustrious group of players whose contributions to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy are immortalized in the PCB Hall of Fame.
His induction is a fitting tribute to a player who played an instrumental role in shaping Pakistan’s cricketing history and further solidifies his place among the greatest to ever play the game.
