The son of Test cricketer Nazar Mohammad, he followed in his father's footsteps to open Pakistan's batting.
One time, Mudassar held a record for highest partnership in Test Cricket of 451-runs, for the 3rd-wicket with Javed Miandad, against India at Hyderabad, Pakistan in 1982–83.
][citation needed] In 2003, Mudassar was appointed by the Kenya Cricket Association (KCA) as head coach of its academy in Nairobi, with a two-year contract commencing in January 2004.
[4] He was appointed caretaker head coach of the Kenya national cricket team in January 2005 following the resignation of Andy Moles, amid conflict with the KCA.
[7] In March 2023, Mudassar took over as head coach of the United Arab Emirates national cricket team on an interim basis, following the sacking of Robin Singh.