Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis celebrates his 50th birthday today. During his cricket career, Waqar Younis was a bowler to fear not only because of his sheer pace and consistency but also his knowledge of the game. At a very young age of 22, Waqar Younis also led the Pakistan cricket team as captain. On his birthday, we take a look at some of the youngest Test captains and their records when they led their national side.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi - 21 years, 77 days
Stats as skipper: Team - India. Played - 40. Won- 9. Lost - 19. Draw - 12. First Test as captain - 23 March 1962.