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Pakistan’s former spinner Abdul Qadir passed away earlier today in Lahore due to cardiac arrest. He was 63 years old and his son confirmed the news of his death. The former star was shifted to Services Hospital after the heart attack but he could not survive. He was regarded as one of the best leg-spinners of his time, taking 236 wickets in 67 Test matches and 132 wickets in just 104 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Qadir served as the chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board and match commentator too.
No sooner the news of his demise broke out, condolatory messages started pouring in. Mohammad Yousaf also tweeted about the demise of Abdul Qadir and wrote, “My heart goes out to the family of our legend Abdul Qadir Bhai, nation will miss him. May Allah give him the highest level of Jannat Ameen.”
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
My heart goes out to the family of our legend Abdul Qadir bhai,nation will miss him. May Allah give him the highest level of Jannat Ameen
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) September 6, 2019
Shahid Afridi also paid respects to the former Pakistani cricketer
Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
May Allah give courage to their families during this tough time InshAllah. Pls recite Fatiha for the two legends who elevated the name of Pakistan across the world
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 6, 2019
Wahab Riaz
A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today. Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi raajioon. #RIP
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 6, 2019
PCB
PCB is shocked at the news of 'maestro' Abdul Qadir's passing and has offered its deepest condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/NTRT3cX2in
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2019
Saeed Ajmal
May Allah bless the departed soul of legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir Sahib who has passed away due to heart attack. It's sad news for all of us. May Allah give patience to the rest of the family. RIP Ameen
امین 🤲🏼. إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ pic.twitter.com/htjQPOPHyi
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) September 6, 2019
Shoaib Akhtar posted a video on social media
Legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir sb passed away. Just got this sad news. The revival of leg spin in cricket is completely credited to him. He inspired a generation of bowlers to take up leg spin.
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#AbdulQadir pic.twitter.com/mhBZy2yVk9
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 6, 2019
Qadir played his last international Test against West Indies in Lahore on Dec 6, 1990, while his last ODI was against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Nov 2, 1993. He also served the chief selector of Pakistan team and a commentator too.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 06, 2019 10:59 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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