Saleem Yousuf - Pakistan - Batsman

A heir to the throne exited by Wasim Bari was never going to be easy for anyone but Saleem Yousuf fitted the bill. After a debut in Tests in 1982, Saleem remained in the exile for the next three years before returning in 1985. A gutsy 61 as a nightwatchman against the likes of Marshall, Patterson and Walsh in only his 4th Test spoke about the pedigree of the man.

As a keeper, he was often neat to the likes of Qadir, Tauseef and Qasim effecting stumpings and taking catches. A busy batsman Saleem played a crucial role in a World cup game in 1987 against the Windies. He top-scored with 56 off 49 balls batting at number 7 to win the Man of the Match award as Pakistan went on to win that game by one wicket off the last ball of the game. Spirited performances like these helped him to earn the reputation of a wily customer while at the crease as a batsman. From 1985-1990, Pakistan never looked beyond Saleem for their man behind the sticks!