Media Release - 30 November 2006

Achievement of Mohammad Yousuf (World Record)

1. Pakistan Cricket Board feels proud and appreciates the efforts of Mohammad Yousuf on achieving the following landmark:-

A. Highest number of runs in a calendar year (A World Record).

B. Highest number of centuries in a calendar year (Another World Record).

2. The efforts of Mohammad Yousuf has raised the morale of the Nation.

3. In recognition of this exceptional achievement, Chairman PCB will present the "PCB Patron's gold medal for World Record 2006 calendar year" to Mohammad Yousuf at the closing ceremony of Karachi Test match.

4. In addition, PCB has also arranged a reward of Rupees one million to acknowledge his achievement through ARY Sports. It will be presented to Mohammad Yousuf at the closing ceremony of Karachi Test match.

Dr Ahsan Malik
Director
Communications & Marketing

(Article: Copyright © 2006 Pakistan Cricket Board)