Pakistan Legend Abdul Qadir Passes Away Aged 63

In an unfortunate news, legendary Pakistani leg-spinner Abdul Qadir passed away after a cardiac arrest on Friday (September 6). The former Pakistan spinner was 63. Part of the legendary Pakistan team of the 1980s, Abdul Qadir made his Test debut against England in Lahore on Dec 14, 1977. He played his first ODI against New Zealand in Birmingham on Jun 11, 1983.

He played international cricket for more than a decade before retiring in 1993. Abdul Qadir played his last Test against West Indies in Lahore on Dec 6, 1990 while his last ODI was against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Nov 2, 1993. During his illustrious career, he was widely regarded as the best spinner in the world.

Overall, Qadir appeared in 67 Test and 104 ODIs. He also captained the Pakistan cricket team in five ODIs. One of his most memorable moments in the game came during the series against England at home in 1987 when he picked up a staggering 30 wickets in just 3 games. His best bowling figures also came during the same series when he picked up 9 for 56 in Lahore. He also played in two World Cups (1983, 1987).

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After his retirement, Abdul Qadir had served as chief selector of the Pakistan team and also as a commentator. The Pakistan Cricket Board offered its condolences to the great leg-spinner.

“The PCB is shocked at the news of ‘maestro’ Abdul Qadir’s passing and has offered its deepest condolences to his family and friends,” PCB wrote on Twitter.

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

In Tests, he picked up 236 wickets at an average of 32.8 including 15 five-wicket hauls. In ODIs, he finished his illustrious career with 132 wickets at an average of just over 26.

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