he was a prolific run scorer in pakistani domestic cricket. after he returned from the tour of england in 1962, in the next four years he made 1357 runs in 13 matches at an average of 113.08, including his career-best score of 278 not out for karachi blues against railways greens in 1965-66. four years later he joined the newly formed national bank cricket team and became their first ever captain, playing for them until 1976-77 and later coaching the side. in 146 first-class matches he made 7,520 runs, average 44.49, including 16 centuries. he held 130 catches, 22 in tests. he was a popular captain and a much respected man.