Maqsood Ahmed Rana (born March 8, 1963) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played one Test match and two One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the Pakistan national cricket team in 1984. A right-arm fast-medium bowler, he also had a significant career in Pakistani domestic first-class and List A cricket.
Early Life and Domestic Career Born in Lahore, Punjab, Maqsood Rana began his first-class cricket career in the 1978/79 season. Over his domestic career, which spanned until the 1986/87 season, he represented several teams including Lahore, Habib Bank Limited, and Pakistan International Airlines. He was recognized as a promising pace bowler in the Pakistani domestic circuit. His consistent performances at the domestic level eventually earned him a call-up to the national side.
International Career Rana's international career was brief, taking place entirely within the year 1984.
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Test Cricket: He made his Test debut against England in the fourth Test at Headingley, Leeds, on August 2, 1984. In this match, he bowled 28 overs without taking a wicket and scored 4 runs in his only innings. This remained his only Test appearance.
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One Day Internationals (ODIs): He also played two One Day Internationals, both against England during the same tour. His ODI debut came in the third ODI at Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 27, 1984. In his two ODIs, he took one wicket at an average of 105.00 and an economy rate of 5.52. His solitary international wicket was that of England's Allan Lamb in the fourth ODI at Lord's.
Playing Style Maqsood Rana was primarily a right-arm fast-medium bowler, known for his ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch. While his international career did not yield significant statistics, he was a respected bowler in Pakistan's robust domestic cricket scene.
Post-Cricket Life Following his retirement from professional cricket, Maqsood Rana has largely remained out of the public eye.