Test cricketer Abdul Qadir dies at 67

[Darth Vader]

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajeeon

 

[Rahil khan]

I am feeling shocked literally. He was perhaps the greatest asset we had. He has left at the time when Pakistan domestic cricket is in process of some major structural reforms, and Qadir was vital for newly formed regional teams. But his time was over. May Allah award him Jannah. His absence shall be felt deeply.

 

[war&peace]

RIP.. Just yesterday i was watching his interview where he was advising Pakistanis that khan is god gift . Really very said day today

I never met him but he felt like a very good person in addition to being a cricketing legend

 

[Devil Soul]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un ( إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎)

End of an Era... one of the best leg spinner of his time...

 

[Baba Google]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

 

[Humble Analyst]

LAHORE: Former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir passed away on Friday after he suffered a heart attack in Lahore, said sources close to the family.

The 67-year-old was born in Lahore in 1955.

He was one of the best leg-spinners of his time, taking 236 wickets in 67 Test matches and 132 wickets in 104 ODIs.

He later served as the chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/09/06/test-cricketer-abdul-qadir-dies-at-67/

Inna Lillah e Inna Alehe Rajeoon
If born in 1955 he was 64 years old

 

[Men in Green]

RIP, btw he tried his best to get his Damad and son selected nvm.

 

[Rahil khan]

Inna Lillah e Inna Alehe Rajeoon
If born in 1955 he was 64 years old

My bad, thanks for correction.

 

[BRAVO_]

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ


RIP
Very Tragic news, he was a very good player and would be kept remember for a long time

 

[Fawadqasim1]

inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

 

[Dubious]

Abdul Qadir, Pakistan legspinning great, dies at age 63

By Associated Press
September 7 at 2:14 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan — Abdul Qadir, the former Pakistan cricketer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest legspinners in history, died of a cardiac arrest on Friday. He was 63.

Qadir’s son, Salman Qadir, told reporters in Lahore his father was rushed to hospital but did not survive.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said on its official Twitter account it was “shocked” and “devastated” by the death of the “maestro.”

Qadir played 67 tests from 1977-90, taking 236 wickets including 9-56 against England at Lahore in 1987.

He made his one-day international debut in the 1983 World Cup, and took 132 wickets in 104 games before quitting in 1993.

Qadir served Pakistan cricket in various roles, including chief selector in 2008. He quit the following year when he claimed the PCB didn’t give him independence to make decisions. He also ran a private cricket academy just outside PCB headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

“The PCB, like every Pakistani, is proud of his services to cricket and Pakistan,” chairman Ehsan Mani said in a statement. “His contributions and achievements were not only limited to on-field, but he ensured he transferred the art of leg-spin to the up-and-coming cricketers.

“Apart from being a maestro with the ball, Abdul Qadir was a larger-than-life figure who was adored, loved and respected across the globe due to his excellent understanding and knowledge of the game, and strong cricket ethics and discipline.

“He played hard cricket within the spirit of cricket and, in doing so, not only earned respect from his opponents but turned his foes into friends.”

Chief executive Wasim Khan added, “Pakistan cricket has lost one of its most beloved and admired sons.

“Abdul Qadir may have passed, but his contribution to global cricket — by giving popularity and impetus to the art of wrist spin bowling that inspired hundreds of youngsters across the planet — will live forever.”

Former teammate Wasim Akram paid tribute on Twitter: “They called him the magician for many reasons but when he looked me in the eyes & told me I was going to play for Pakistan for the next 20 years, I believed him. A Magician, absolutely. A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time. You will be missed Abdul Qadir but never forgotten.”

Sikander Bakht, a fast bowler, said it was an honor to play alongside Qadir.

“Shocked speechless greatest RLS bowler produce by Pakistan, have the honor of playing with & against him,” Bakht tweeted. “May Allah rest ur soul in peace my friend we will miss you. Sad day for me really sad.”

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Inn lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajeeoon

 

[SoulSpokesman]

True legend, RIP, Sir!

Regards