Pakistan had good 2015 as a team,; though they were knocked out of the world cup quarterfinals by eventual champions Australia. They worked out their way thereafter and had a successful year wherein they played 8 Tests, won 5, lost 1 while a couple ended in a draw. Pakistan also found success in the 50 overs formats, playing 10 ODIs they won 6, lost 3 and one of it was a tie while in the T20Is they took the field in 27 matches picking up 12 wins but lost 14 matches and one ended in a draw.

As Pakistan begins their next assignment against New Zealand in January,

Let&#8217;s have a look at the <strong>Approaching milestones for Pakistan players:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-25327"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25327" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Pakistan" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25327" class="wp-caption-text">Wahab Riaz. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Wahab Riaz emerged as the most talked about bowler from Pakistan this year. He surprised everyone with his guile and never say die attitude, which he displayed with a couple of inspiring spells during the year. After a newly found image since his historic spell in the World Cup, Riaz will now look forward to building upon it and achieve some feats.

&#8211; He is 7 wickets short of 100 ODI wickets.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/NsxPF1" target="_blank">Approaching milestones for Indian cricketers</a></strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14103"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Sarfaraz Ahmed" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14103" class="wp-caption-text">Sarfaraz Ahmed. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sarfraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman did not have a huge reputation coming into the year, but by the time the calendars change he has grown in stature and cemented his position as a regular this year.

&#8211; Sarfraz is 1 catch short of 50 catches in ODIs.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26422"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-26422" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="650" height="445" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26422" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

Though he is inconsistent, he has been an integral part of the team and is looking forward to achieving some milestones in the shorter format.

&#8211; Shehzad is 92 runs short of 1000 runs in T20Is.

&#8211; He needs to hit 2 fours to get to the record of scoring 100 boundaries in T20Is.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26421"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-26421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Umar Akmal" width="650" height="421" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26421" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

His fearlessness at the crease and a wide array of shots under his belt has put the opposition into trouble at times. The driving force of Pakistan is now eyeing some achievements.

&#8211; Akmal needs 7 sixes to get to 50 sixes in T20Is.

&#8211; He is 5 matches away from making it his 200th international appearance.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43631"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-43631" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" alt="Pakistan v England 3rd T20I" width="650" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43631" class="wp-caption-text">(© INEKE ZONDAG/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Shoaib Maik wasn&#8217;t quite in the scheme of things at the start of the year, but he made a remarkable comeback towards the end and called it time from Test cricket after scoring a double ton. After a dream comeback, Malik looks set to break some records.

&#8211; 5 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.

&#8211; He is just 3 fifties short of 50 half centuries in international cricket.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43237"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-43237" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" alt="Pakistan Super League" width="650" height="477" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43237" class="wp-caption-text">Shahid Afridi. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

&#8216;Boom Boom&#8217; Shahid Afridi had a considerably good 2015 and is going strong to better his records in the coming time. Afridi also has a number of achievements waiting for him.

&#8211; 7 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.

&#8211; He is 12 wickets short of becoming the first ever player to take 100 T20I wickets.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-20380"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-20380" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" alt="Mohammad Hafeez" width="424" height="593" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20380" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Hafeez. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption>

The crafty senior batsman has time and again swung the game in favor of Pakistan and will look to continue to achieve new feats.

&#8211; Hafeez is 4 wickets short of 50 T20I wickets.

Will become the only player after Afridi to have a combo of 1000 runs and 50 wickets in T20Is. (Banned from bowling till July)

&#8211; 4 fifties more and he will have 50 half-centuries in international cricket.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-38316"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Test centuries" width="650" height="417" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38316" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Probably the greatest batsman to have played for Pakistan in the Test format, Younis Khan now looks forward to stamping his authority over some records.

&#8211; He needs to hit just 18 more fours to have 1000 fours in Tests.

&#8211; 2 MOM awards and he will equal Imran Khan for the Pakistani record of most MOMs in international cricket.

&#8211; He is 193 runs short of 17000 runs in international cricket.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19843"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-19843" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="650" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19843" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

Azhar Ali the Pakistan ODI captain has not just impressed fans and critics with his batting but has also won over the hearts for his calm approach towards his game.

&#8211; Ali needs just 2 more catches to complete 50 catches in Tests.

<em><strong>Written by Hitman Cricket</strong></em>

<p>Pakistan had good 2015 as a team,; though they were knocked out of the world cup quarterfinals by eventual champions Australia. They worked out their way thereafter and had a successful year wherein they played 8 Tests, won 5, lost 1 while a couple ended in a draw. Pakistan also found success in the 50 overs formats, playing 10 ODIs they won 6, lost 3 and one of it was a tie while in the T20Is they took the field in 27 matches picking up 12 wins but lost 14 matches and one ended in a draw.</p>
<p>As Pakistan begins their next assignment against New Zealand in January,</p>
<h3>Let’s have a look at the <strong>Approaching milestones for Pakistan players:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Wahab Riaz:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25327" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25327" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-25327"><amp-img class="wp-image-25327" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Pakistan" width="650" height="433" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25327" class="wp-caption-text">Wahab Riaz. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Wahab Riaz emerged as the most talked about bowler from Pakistan this year. He surprised everyone with his guile and never say die attitude, which he displayed with a couple of inspiring spells during the year. After a newly found image since his historic spell in the World Cup, Riaz will now look forward to building upon it and achieve some feats.</p>
<p>– He is 7 wickets short of 100 ODI wickets.</p>
<h5>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/NsxPF1" target="_blank">Approaching milestones for Indian cricketers</a></strong></h5>
<h4><strong>2. Sarfraz Ahmed:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14103" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14103" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14103"><amp-img class="wp-image-14103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Sarfaraz Ahmed" width="650" height="433" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14103" class="wp-caption-text">Sarfaraz Ahmed. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sarfraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman did not have a huge reputation coming into the year, but by the time the calendars change he has grown in stature and cemented his position as a regular this year.</p>
<p>– Sarfraz is 1 catch short of 50 catches in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Ahmed Shehzad:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26422" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26422" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26422"><amp-img class="wp-image-26422" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="650" height="445" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26422" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Though he is inconsistent, he has been an integral part of the team and is looking forward to achieving some milestones in the shorter format.</p>
<p>– Shehzad is 92 runs short of 1000 runs in T20Is.</p>
<p>– He needs to hit 2 fours to get to the record of scoring 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Umar Akmal:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26421" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26421" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26421"><amp-img class="wp-image-26421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Umar Akmal" width="650" height="421" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26421" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>His fearlessness at the crease and a wide array of shots under his belt has put the opposition into trouble at times. The driving force of Pakistan is now eyeing some achievements.</p>
<p>– Akmal needs 7 sixes to get to 50 sixes in T20Is.</p>
<p>– He is 5 matches away from making it his 200th international&nbsp;appearance.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Shoaib Malik:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_43631" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43631" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43631"><amp-img class="wp-image-43631" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" alt="Pakistan v England 3rd T20I" width="650" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43631" class="wp-caption-text">(© INEKE ZONDAG/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shoaib Maik wasn’t quite in the scheme of things at the start of the year, but he made a remarkable comeback towards the end and called it time from Test cricket after scoring a double ton. After a dream comeback, Malik looks set to break some records.</p>
<p>– 5 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<p>– He is just 3 fifties short of 50 half centuries in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Shahid Afridi:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_43237" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43237" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43237"><amp-img class="wp-image-43237" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" alt="Pakistan Super League" width="650" height="477" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43237" class="wp-caption-text">Shahid Afridi. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>‘Boom Boom’ Shahid Afridi had a considerably good 2015 and is going strong to better his records in the coming time. Afridi also has a number of achievements waiting for him.</p>
<p>– 7 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<p>– He is 12 wickets short of becoming the first ever player to take 100 T20I wickets.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Mohammed Hafeez:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_20380" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20380" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-20380"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-20380" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" alt="Mohammad Hafeez" width="424" height="593" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20380" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Hafeez. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The crafty senior batsman has time and again swung the game in favor of Pakistan and will look to continue to achieve new feats.</p>
<p>– Hafeez is 4 wickets short of 50 T20I wickets.</p>
<p>Will become the only player after Afridi to have a combo of 1000 runs and 50 wickets in T20Is. (Banned from bowling till July)</p>
<p>– 4 fifties more and he will have 50 half-centuries in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Younis Khan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_38316" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38316" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-38316"><amp-img class="wp-image-38316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Test centuries" width="650" height="417" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38316" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Probably the greatest batsman to have played for Pakistan in the Test format, Younis Khan now looks forward to stamping his authority over some records.</p>
<p>– He needs to hit just 18 more fours to have 1000 fours in Tests.</p>
<p>– 2 MOM awards and he will equal Imran Khan for the Pakistani record of most MOMs in international cricket.</p>
<p>– He is 193 runs short of 17000 runs in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Azhar Ali:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19843" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19843" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19843"><amp-img class="wp-image-19843" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="650" height="460" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19843" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Azhar Ali the Pakistan ODI captain has not just impressed fans and critics with his batting but has also won over the hearts for his calm approach towards his game.</p>
<p>– Ali needs just 2 more catches to complete 50 catches in Tests.</p>
<p><em><strong>Written by Hitman Cricket</strong></em></p>

<p>Pakistan had good 2015 as a team,; though they were knocked out of the world cup quarterfinals by eventual champions Australia. They worked out their way thereafter and had a successful year wherein they played 8 Tests, won 5, lost 1 while a couple ended in a draw. Pakistan also found success in the 50 overs formats, playing 10 ODIs they won 6, lost 3 and one of it was a tie while in the T20Is they took the field in 27 matches picking up 12 wins but lost 14 matches and one ended in a draw.</p>
<p>As Pakistan begins their next assignment against New Zealand in January,</p>
<h3>Let&#8217;s have a look at the <strong>Approaching milestones for Pakistan players:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Wahab Riaz:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25327" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25327" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-25327"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25327" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wahab-Riaz-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Pakistan" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25327" class="wp-caption-text">Wahab Riaz. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Wahab Riaz emerged as the most talked about bowler from Pakistan this year. He surprised everyone with his guile and never say die attitude, which he displayed with a couple of inspiring spells during the year. After a newly found image since his historic spell in the World Cup, Riaz will now look forward to building upon it and achieve some feats.</p>
<p>&#8211; He is 7 wickets short of 100 ODI wickets.</p>
<h5>Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/NsxPF1" target="_blank">Approaching milestones for Indian cricketers</a></strong></h5>
<h4><strong>2. Sarfraz Ahmed:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14103" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14103" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14103"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14103" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-vs-Ireland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Sarfaraz Ahmed" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14103" class="wp-caption-text">Sarfaraz Ahmed. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sarfraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman did not have a huge reputation coming into the year, but by the time the calendars change he has grown in stature and cemented his position as a regular this year.</p>
<p>&#8211; Sarfraz is 1 catch short of 50 catches in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Ahmed Shehzad:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26422" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26422" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26422"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-26422" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="650" height="445" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26422" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Though he is inconsistent, he has been an integral part of the team and is looking forward to achieving some milestones in the shorter format.</p>
<p>&#8211; Shehzad is 92 runs short of 1000 runs in T20Is.</p>
<p>&#8211; He needs to hit 2 fours to get to the record of scoring 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Umar Akmal:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26421" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26421" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-26421"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-26421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umar-Akmal-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Umar Akmal" width="650" height="421" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26421" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>His fearlessness at the crease and a wide array of shots under his belt has put the opposition into trouble at times. The driving force of Pakistan is now eyeing some achievements.</p>
<p>&#8211; Akmal needs 7 sixes to get to 50 sixes in T20Is.</p>
<p>&#8211; He is 5 matches away from making it his 200th international appearance.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Shoaib Malik:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_43631" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43631" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43631"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-43631" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-vs-England-3rd-T20I-HD.jpg" alt="Pakistan v England 3rd T20I" width="650" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43631" class="wp-caption-text">(© INEKE ZONDAG/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shoaib Maik wasn&#8217;t quite in the scheme of things at the start of the year, but he made a remarkable comeback towards the end and called it time from Test cricket after scoring a double ton. After a dream comeback, Malik looks set to break some records.</p>
<p>&#8211; 5 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<p>&#8211; He is just 3 fifties short of 50 half centuries in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Shahid Afridi:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_43237" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43237" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/11/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-43237"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-43237" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-captain-Shahid-Afridi-celebrates-dismissing-Alex-Hales-GettyImages-498935360.jpg" alt="Pakistan Super League" width="650" height="477" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43237" class="wp-caption-text">Shahid Afridi. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>&#8216;Boom Boom&#8217; Shahid Afridi had a considerably good 2015 and is going strong to better his records in the coming time. Afridi also has a number of achievements waiting for him.</p>
<p>&#8211; 7 fours more and he will have 100 boundaries in T20Is.</p>
<p>&#8211; He is 12 wickets short of becoming the first ever player to take 100 T20I wickets.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Mohammed Hafeez:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_20380" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20380" style="width: 424px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-20380"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-20380" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Hafeez.jpg" alt="Mohammad Hafeez" width="424" height="593" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20380" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Hafeez. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The crafty senior batsman has time and again swung the game in favor of Pakistan and will look to continue to achieve new feats.</p>
<p>&#8211; Hafeez is 4 wickets short of 50 T20I wickets.</p>
<p>Will become the only player after Afridi to have a combo of 1000 runs and 50 wickets in T20Is. (Banned from bowling till July)</p>
<p>&#8211; 4 fifties more and he will have 50 half-centuries in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Younis Khan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_38316" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38316" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-38316"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38316" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Younis-Khan-Pakistan-vs-England-2nd-Test-Day-4.jpg" alt="Test centuries" width="650" height="417" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38316" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Probably the greatest batsman to have played for Pakistan in the Test format, Younis Khan now looks forward to stamping his authority over some records.</p>
<p>&#8211; He needs to hit just 18 more fours to have 1000 fours in Tests.</p>
<p>&#8211; 2 MOM awards and he will equal Imran Khan for the Pakistani record of most MOMs in international cricket.</p>
<p>&#8211; He is 193 runs short of 17000 runs in international cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Azhar Ali:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19843" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19843" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19843"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-19843" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali-ODI.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="650" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19843" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Azhar Ali the Pakistan ODI captain has not just impressed fans and critics with his batting but has also won over the hearts for his calm approach towards his game.</p>
<p>&#8211; Ali needs just 2 more catches to complete 50 catches in Tests.</p>
<p><em><strong>Written by Hitman Cricket</strong></em></p>

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