wazir was a determined middle-order batsman with a strong defence. his highest test score was 189, in the fifth test against west indies at port of spain in 1957-58, when he batted for six and three-quarter hours and laid the foundation for pakistan's innings victory. he was pakistan's top-scorer with 42 not out when they won by 24 runs against england at the oval in 1954. his first-class career extended from 1950 to 1964, when he captained karachi whites to a narrow defeat in the final of the 1963-64 quaid-e-azam trophy. he was appointed to captain the pakistan eaglets team of young players on their tour of england in 1963; 14 of the 18 players on the tour became test cricketers, and four became test captains.