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Born on November 16, 1971 in Vehari, Vehari District, Pakistan, Waqar Younis is a cricketer and athlete. Waqar Younis is 54 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1992) and Pride of Performance.
My Take
Even as someone outside cricket, I sense the weight behind Waqar Younis's name. To be called one of the greatest fast bowlers ever takes a ferocity that does not fade with age, and the Wisden honor in 1992 marks how early that talent announced itself. What I respect more is the arc afterward: from feared bowler to captain to coach and commentator, he never drifted away from the game. That loyalty to a craft, staying inside it from every angle, signals a real professional to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Waqar Younis
- Name (Japanese)
- ワカール・ユニス
- Reading
- わかーる・ゆにす
- Born
- November 16, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- Vehari, Vehari District, Pakistan
- Occupation
- cricketer / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Pride of Performance
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/waqyounis99
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waqar%20Younis
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1766640
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Waqar Younis born?
Born November 16, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Waqar Younis from?
Waqar Younis is from Vehari, Vehari District, Pakistan.
What does Waqar Younis do?
Waqar Younis works as cricketer, athlete.
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