Classical innings, great cricketers of 1979, luck was not with Pak, otherwise they gavr tough time to WI. This match was most interesting than final between WI n England
Man the power in Zed shots.. Zed is a little like right handed brian lara.. The bat lift.. Asian brad man... Superb... In those days west indies pace attack was know as black wind.. kali andhi.. lethal.. and injuring batsman..
Wrong. There are a total of 24 players who scored a test hundred before lunch. Out of 24 players , 6 players scored on day 1 before lunch and Majid is one of them.
The Pakistan team of the 70s was among the world's best. Zaheer, Majid, Asif, Imran, Sarfaraz, Mushtaq and Javed were all regulars at the English County circuit throughout the late 60s and 70s and Packer WSC in the 70s. It was their bad luck that they did not win WC in 79, which they should have
Pakistan could have won that semifinal had it been lead by Mushtaque instead of Asif Iqbal. Sending Haroon Rashid after Zaheer got out was worst decision that cast Pakistan semifinal. Not including Mushtaque in World Cup squad was very a terrible decision by PCB selection committee
No dought Zaheer was very good batsman and a lot of specialities. But Miandad was also had some special characters. In comparison by expert Javed Miandad is the best batsman which Pakistan ever produced.
Remember watching it as a 15 year old. Some of the fastest bowling I had ever seen and I was so impressed by Majid and Zaheer as a result; they weren't frightened of anyone as they had great technique. My dad was a great fan of Majid - he said that there was something of the mystic about him and I became a great fan of Zaheer too.
Those days the West Indian pace attack was the most lethal and intimidating. It was a relentless barrage of liquid pace. Though Iam an Indian, i do not have any prejuduces and complexes and unbiased in extolling and eulogising true talent. Majid Khan and Zaheer Abbas were true legends of Pakistan Cricket. Majid Khan was a fear less opening batsman and put to sword the best of pace attacks all over the world. This Majid achieved in an era when the wickets were uncoveted and were subjected to the vagaries of nature and protective gear was scanty or totally absent. He took on the pace bowlers head on. On the other hand, the great Zaheer Abbas was a classy barsman at number four and was totally non contraversial. Even todate, after these many years, Zaheer still has fans, belonging to the by gone era. Zaheer Abbas at the crease was an artist unparalled and was a pundits delight. I opine that Zaheer Abbas has not got what he actually deserves for all his grand achivements in the realm of cricket. Great batsmen and Great Era.
Great batting display by Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan, especially Zaheer Abbas played a Phenomenal Inning, some of the Sweeps on Fast Bowlers were incredible.
it is clearly noticeable MAJID N ZAHEER never spoke a word with each other,such was animosity,perhaps pecker thing,Majid hardly middled any delivery,scored runs in 3rd man area.
I was at the age of 12 praying for six when comentator on radio was saying that Pakistan only six runs behind to achieve require run rate then exactly Zaheer hit six at that moment...Pakistan were comfortably chasing till Zaheer's wicket after that Haroon Rashid came into bat and scored 11 runs in 11 overs..wickets trembling one by one on the other end...
Syed Raza: I was 13 years but I heard a lot about marvelous innings of two Pakistanis...Had they continued their innings, Pakistan could have won the match
Haroon Rasheed was the worst player in the team ...once he dropped a crucial catch in that world cup ...most probably of Mike briarly of Eng. And I hate Mansoor akhtar too...don't understand why the selectors selected him.
They stood for that much time against such brutal fast bowling attack without any protective gears like we have today and no limit of bouncers itself is a great achievement.
Wow! 6 to Garner.
helmets introudced in 1977. Only a few players bothered.
1974 i guess
@@waseemashiq6035 no
Majid Khan always made batting look easy definetly one of the best Pak has had.
Those days cricket was cool and descent before miandad arrived to team
Zaheer Abbas was a great player in an era of great players.
Classical innings, great cricketers of 1979, luck was not with Pak, otherwise they gavr tough time to WI. This match was most interesting than final between WI n England
Classic batting by the great zaheer Abbas
excellent upload !!!
the asian bradman at work
Man the power in Zed shots..
Zed is a little like right handed brian lara.. The bat lift..
Asian brad man... Superb...
In those days west indies pace attack was know as black wind..
kali andhi..
lethal.. and injuring batsman..
Misfortune
Pakistan deserved this match
166 partnership of Zaheer n Majid was a gem to watch
Thanks, Rob. But why are all the WI guys bowling off short runs? Were they protesting the umpiring or something?
I seem to remember over rate became an issue late seventies.
legends
I didn't recognize Zaheer without his beard & glasses!
All Pakistan had to do was defend and run. 60 overs so easy to get 290.
Really why don't you go and face Garner, Holding, Croft and Roberts in their prime for a change
the whole vibe of this match doesnt look right.
I was at this match. Not a single fielder in the camera.
After winning the toss pakistan chose to field first. It was a bad decision.
یہ وہ زمانہ تھا جب ویسٹ انڈیز کو کالی آندھی کہا جاتا تھا
Majid still remains the last player to score a century before lunch since Bradman.
Wrong. There are a total of 24 players who scored a test hundred before lunch. Out of 24 players , 6 players scored on day 1 before lunch and Majid is one of them.
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Why are all Windies bowlers bowling of shorter run ups ??
The Pakistan team of the 70s was among the world's best. Zaheer, Majid, Asif, Imran, Sarfaraz, Mushtaq and Javed were all regulars at the English County circuit throughout the late 60s and 70s and Packer WSC in the 70s. It was their bad luck that they did not win WC in 79, which they should have
No batsman had more time to see the ball than Zaheer Abbas
Pakistan could have won that semifinal had it been lead by Mushtaque instead of Asif Iqbal. Sending Haroon Rashid after Zaheer got out was worst decision that cast Pakistan semifinal.
Not including Mushtaque in World Cup squad was very a terrible decision by PCB selection committee
Well done Zahir Abbas
Zaheer is a legend
Zahir was better batsman then miandad
No dought Zaheer was very good batsman and a lot of specialities. But Miandad was also had some special characters. In comparison by expert Javed Miandad is the best batsman which Pakistan ever produced.
It seems like that becoz zaheer abbas was stylish while miandad had terrible batting stance that's why.
This West Indies side was an absolute killing machine. The only team that could give them tough time was Pakistan side.
Remember watching it as a 15 year old. Some of the fastest bowling I had ever seen and I was so impressed by Majid and Zaheer as a result; they weren't frightened of anyone as they had great technique. My dad was a great fan of Majid - he said that there was something of the mystic about him and I became a great fan of Zaheer too.
Wow you must be very old by now.. probably became a Grandpa.. don't you.?? Are you still in love with cricket??
@@gandharaorganicfoods I am sure he is in great health. He probably eats Gandhara Organic Foods.
Those days the West Indian pace attack was the most lethal and intimidating. It was a relentless barrage of liquid pace. Though Iam an Indian, i do not have any prejuduces and complexes and unbiased in extolling and eulogising true talent. Majid Khan and Zaheer Abbas were true legends of Pakistan Cricket. Majid Khan was a fear less opening batsman and put to sword the best of pace attacks all over the world. This Majid achieved in an era when the wickets were uncoveted and were subjected to the vagaries of nature and protective gear was scanty or totally absent. He took on the pace bowlers head on. On the other hand, the great Zaheer Abbas was a classy barsman at number four and was totally non contraversial. Even todate, after these many years, Zaheer still has fans, belonging to the by gone era. Zaheer Abbas at the crease was an artist unparalled and was a pundits delight. I opine that Zaheer Abbas has not got what he actually deserves for all his grand achivements in the realm of cricket. Great batsmen and Great Era.
You are totally welcome dude.
Zed Most Elegance of Batsmen,
Facing the Best Bowling at the Time.
Make him and Sunil the Greatest Batsman Ever at that Era
Great batting display by Zaheer Abbas and Majid Khan, especially Zaheer Abbas played a Phenomenal Inning, some of the Sweeps on Fast Bowlers were incredible.
it is clearly noticeable MAJID N ZAHEER never spoke a word with each other,such was animosity,perhaps pecker thing,Majid hardly middled any delivery,scored runs in 3rd man area.
Abbas, a real gem in the bygone era, carpet player, elegant and a perfect run machine. Pity, Rogue Javed Miandad belittled him in Australian tour.
Its a shame Majid couldn’t have a longer career
Rob you have a great collection !
interestingly most of the shots are behind square and the WI pacers dont look as pacy .
It doesn't matter whether behind square or not. That WI pacers attack was not a joke.
Bad luck for Pakistan otherwise Zaheer & Majid played superb cricket.
I was at the age of 12 praying for six when comentator on radio was saying that Pakistan only six runs behind to achieve require run rate then exactly Zaheer hit six at that moment...Pakistan were comfortably chasing till Zaheer's wicket after that Haroon Rashid came into bat and scored 11 runs in 11 overs..wickets trembling one by one on the other end...
Syed Raza: I was 13 years but I heard a lot about marvelous innings of two Pakistanis...Had they continued their innings, Pakistan could have won the match
@@blackrose474 most certainly dear..i was too upset and depressed on that day...
Haroon Rasheed was the worst player in the team ...once he dropped a crucial catch in that world cup ...most probably of Mike briarly of Eng.
And I hate Mansoor akhtar too...don't understand why the selectors selected him.
@@blackrose474 when the rest of the team failed what can they do bro.
They stood for that much time against such brutal fast bowling attack without any protective gears like we have today and no limit of bouncers itself is a great achievement.
I seen this match 100times
haroon rashed difaulti and pakistane loss this match
Worst player
Onee thing I have always wondered is do the cameras slow down the ball speed in order for people to be able to see it? Can somebody please answer me!
thanks rob
Great player
Maid Khan, my favourite Pakistani batsman. Until Babar.
i was in 2nd yr medical just watching my father great fan of majid khan and zaheer abbas must watched it then
That was the best partnership against the best pace attach.... of the era.
The openers could have defended and run singles. The run rate climbed to 11 per over.
pakistan won the toss and Asif Iqbal choose to field first.The rest is history.
Old is Gold.
Great upload
Did not know they wore helmets in 1979
What a player Zaheer Abbas.
Wstindies ko ye phanti yad rahay gi
Great Zaheer
Thank you Robelina2.
Kapil Dev 175* , IND vs ZIM , should have been there . only for BBC strike