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Sana, Yousuf named MCC’s life members

This honour is part of the latest cohort of life members from world cricket

News Desk July 05, 2024

Former Pakistan Captains Sana Mir and Mohammad Yousaf have been named honorary life members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Thursday.

This honor is part of the latest cohort of life members, including England’s Stuart Broad and the West Indies duo Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle.

Sana Mir, who captained Pakistan in 137 out of her 226 international matches, was the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in women’s ODIs. She amassed a total of 240 international wickets before transitioning to a career in broadcasting.

Mohammad Yousaf, in his 90 Test matches for Pakistan, averaged 52.29, amassing over 7,500 runs. In 288 ODIs, he scored over 9,700 runs. He still holds the record for the most Test runs in a calendar year, with 1,788 runs in 2006.

Expressing her gratitude on X, Mir said, “I am truly honoured and humbled to be awarded lifetime membership of the prestigious MCC. I would like to thank everyone involved in this induction process who recognized my dedication and passion for cricket and my country.”

“As women in sports, we face many challenges, but moments like these make every sweat drop, every injury, and every sacrifice worth it. This nomination is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of not just me, but all the women who have paved the way for me in this sport.

“I would like to thank @MCCOfficial again for celebrating my journey. I am humbled to be part of a community that values and supports women in cricket and sets the bar high for all related to this beautiful sport.”

Complete list of MCC’s honorary life members:

Stuart Broad

England (2006-2023)

Katherine Sciver-Brunt

England (2004-2023)

Dwayne Bravo

West Indies (2004-2021)

Deandra Dottin

West Indies (2008-2022)

Chris Gayle

West Indies (1999-2021)

Shabnim Ismail