Altaf Hussain (East Pakistan cricketer)
Altaf Hussain was an East Pakistani cricketer who played first-class cricket in the 1960s. Overall, he played 6 1st class matches for different teams of East Pakistan.
A right arm fast bowler, he made his 1st class debut, playing for the East Pakistan team against a strong Karachi Green side in Karachi the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy . He failed to pick up any wickets in his debut match. And although he went wikcetless, in his next 1st class match as well, at the famous national stadium, Karachi, he enjoyed a fine match, playing for Dacca, against Dacca University, at the outer stadium, in March 1965. In this match, his 2/20 and 3/9 contributed greatly to a big win for the Dacca team.
Overall, in 6 1st class matches, he picked 6 wickets at 36 a piece.[1]
After retirement he got heavily involved with cricket coaching. His contribution to the game was recognized by BSJA, who awarded him in the special category in 2012.[2]