Pakistan, May 6 -- Former Pakistan opening batsman and Test cricketer Sadiq Mohammad of PIA & Gloucestershire stalwart celebrated his 81st birthday today, marking another milestone in the life of one of Pakistan's most respected cricketing figures.

Born on May 3, 1945, in Junagadh, India, Sadiq is part of Pakistan's legendary cricketing dynasty. He is the youngest of the famous Mohammad brothers-Raees Mohammad, Hanif Mohammad, Mushtaq Mohammad, Wazir Mohammad and uncle to Shoaib

Mohammed-all of whom played pivotal roles in shaping Pakistan's cricketing history. He represented Pakistan in 41 Tests, scoring 2,579 runs with 5 centuries and 10 half-centuries, including a highest score of 166. He was a prolific run-scorer with 24,160 runs in...