Younis Khan

Younus Khan becomes first batsman to score Test hundreds in 11 countries

Question: Who became the first player in the history of Test cricket to score centuries in 11 countries?
(a) Azhar Ali
(b) Hashim Amla
(c) Younis Khan
(d) Steve Smith
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • Younis Khan became the first player in the history of Test cricket to score centuries in 11 countries, including the United Arab Emirates.
  • The 39-year-old Pakistani smashed his 34th century at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia.
  • With this he joined the list of players who made 34 century namely Sunil Gavaskar, Mahela Jayawardene and Brian Lara at 6th place.
  • Rahul Dravid and Younis are only two players with centuries in all ten Full Member nations (excluding the UAE).
  • It should be known that Dravid never played in the UAE, Mohammad Yousuf,, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene also had centuries in ten countries.
  • Sachin Tendulkar holds the world record for most centuries (51 century) in Test cricket.

Reference:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2017/01/05/pakistans-younus-khan-becomes-first-batsman-score-test-hundreds/
http://www.dawn.com/news/1306567
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-pakistan-2016-17/content/story/1075647.html