Mohammad Kaif Birthday: A look back at Mohammad Kaif's glorious career in Pics

Mohammad Kaif Birthday: A look back at Mohammad Kaif's glorious career in Pics

Kaif played in all five ODIs of the Pakistan tour and scored 141 runs at an average of 35.25 and a strike rate of 84.93. His highest score of 71 not out came in the fourth ODI in Lahore. India won the match by five wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 294.

Mohammad Kaif has taken some mind-boggling catches in his career and will go down as one of the best fielders the country has produced. But one effort that has always been a standout was his incredible running catch against Pakistan in Karachi during the 2004 ODI series. Not only was it memorable because of Kaif's brilliant athleticism but also for the impact it had on the game

India were reeling at 146/5 when both and got together at the crease. The young duo of Yuvraj and Kaif put on a partnership of 121 runs to give India a glimmer of hope in the chase after the visitors had lost the mainstays. Yuvraj got out after scoring 69 runs, but Kaif batted well with the tailenders to help India register a thrilling win in the final over by two wickets and with three balls to spare. Kaif remained unbeaten on 87 off 75 balls

While Mohammad Kaif missed out on the 2003 ODI World Cup, he did win the U-19 World Cup alongside his future India teammate Yuvraj Singh