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Bat of Asif Iqbal, 1973



Date:
1973
Object Number:
M.2017.100
Creator
Stuart Surridge & Co Ltd (bat maker)
Material
wood, rubber
Size
length: 85 cm
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Cricket bat with spliced, single sprung handle. Smooth, rubber grip fixed at base with white electrical tape. Red stamped maker’s mark on face. Written inscription "Pakistan Vs New Zealand 1973. 2nd Test Match at Dunedin. 350 run partnership with Mushtaq Mohd who scored 201 & my contribution being 175. Pakistan won this match by an innings & 166 runs. To Jack, With best wishes, Asif Iqbal, 18/2/73". Clear adhesive decal on reverse ‘’SS’ in red.

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Lot 241 of 863: ASIF IQBAL'S CRICKET BAT, endorsed on front "Pakistan Vs New Zealand 1973. 2nd Test Match at Dunedin. 350 run partnership with Mushtaq Mohd who scored 201 & my contribution being 175. Pakistan won this match by an innings & 166 runs. To Jack, With best wishes, Asif Iqbal, 18/2/73". Fair/Good match-used condition (few worm holes). [Asif Iqbal played 58 Tests 1964-80, including 6 as Pakistan captain].
Association:
Asif Iqbal Razvi 1973
Pakistan Cricket Team