The much derided, yet flamboyant ones - Pakistan's 10 greatest batsmen of all time

Pakistan Cricket: Filled with Panache  There are three certainties in life – death, taxes and a Pakistani batting collapse. Historically, two of the most ridiculed aspects of cricket are Pakistani batting and Indian bowling.Pakistan’s national obsession is bowling, specifically extreme pace and swing. But for all their batting frailties, they have produced some excellent batsmen who have added flair and character to the green jersey.Here, we take a look at the most significant batsmen to have played Test and one-day cricket for Pakistan, in ascending order. This list is compiled purely on the basis of performances, statistics and general opinion of notable cricket experts, with priority given to the mettle shown in Test matches and World Cup cricket.

#10 Asif Iqbal

The eminent Hyderabadi wrist at work

Born in Hyderabad (India) wherein he learnt the art of batting, it was no surprise that the flair and grace stuck with Asif Iqbal when he migrated to Pakistan. His nimble feet movement and ambitious stroke-play were his selling points.

He also captained Kent in county cricket where his trademark cover drive became hugely popular. Iqbal captained Pakistan to the semifinals of the 1979 World Cup.

Statistics – Tests: 3,575 runs from 58 matches at an average of 39; ODIs: 330 runs from 10 matches at an average of 55.