Javed Akhtar (cricketer)

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Javed Akhtar
Pakistan (PAK)
Javed Akhtar
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm offbreak
Tests First-class
Matches 1 51
Runs scored 4 835
Batting average 4.00 15.75
100s/50s -/- -/-
Top score 2 88
Balls bowled 96 9148
Wickets - 187
Bowling average - 18.21
5 wickets in innings - 12
10 wickets in match - 3
Best bowling - 7/56
Catches/stumpings -/- 38/-

Test debut: 5 July 1962
Last Test: 5 July 1962
Source: [1]

Javed Akhtar (born November 21, 1940, Delhi, India) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in one Test in 1962. An off spinner, he had success at first-class level, taking his wickets at an average of 18.17, but struggled in his only Test, failing to take a wicket.

He later became an umpire, standing in 18 Tests and 40 ODIs from 1980 to 1999.