A prolific batsman who holds multiple records in international cricket, including the fastest to reach 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, and 7,000 runs in One Day Internationals.
Hashim Amla is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen to have played for South Africa, and one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time. He holds the record for being the fastest ever to score 3,000, 4,000, 6,000, and 7,000 ODI runs, and second fastest to reach 5,000 runs.
Amla's rise to prominence began in the early 2000s, when he started making a name for himself in the South African domestic cricket circuit. His breakout performance came in 2008, when he scored 159 against India, announcing his arrival on the international stage.
Amla's impressive record in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) is unparalleled. He is the fastest cricketer to reach 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 centuries in ODI cricket, achieving these milestones in 86, 94, 98, 102, and 108 innings, respectively. He is also the fastest cricketer to reach 25 ODI centuries, achieving this feat in 157 innings.
In Test cricket, Amla has been equally impressive, holding the record for the highest individual score of any South African batsman of 311 not out, scored against England at The Oval, London in July 2012.
Amla has been an integral part of the South African team, playing a crucial role in the team's success in both ODIs and Tests. He was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2013 and has been a key player in the team's victories against top teams like Australia, England, and India.
Born in Durban, South Africa, Amla is a devout Muslim. He is of Indian descent, with his grandfather having migrated to South Africa from Surat, India in 1927. Amla was raised in a middle-class home and sent to Durban High School, which is also the alma mater of Lance Klusener.
After a successful career spanning over two decades, Amla announced his retirement from international cricket on August 8, 2019. He continued to play domestic cricket and franchise cricket, before announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket on January 18, 2023.
Hashim Amla's legacy in cricket is unmatched. He has been an inspiration to countless young cricketers around the world, and his records are a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the game. He will be remembered as one of the greatest batsmen to have played for South Africa, and one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time.
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