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Famous former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has died at the age of 63.
Lahore-born Qadir took 236 wickets in 67 Tests between 1990 and 1977 capturing a 132 at 104 appearances.
At the 1980s era before Shane Warne, when bowling was cricket’s many mystical art, he was its exponent on the entire platform.
His very best performance came after he took 9-56 in his home town of Lahore in 1987 within an innings against England.
The Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted:”PCB is shocked at the news ‘maestro’ Abdul Qadir’s passing, and it has provided its deepest condolences to his loved ones members and friends.”
Qadir’s former Pakistan team-mate and ex-skipper Wasim Akram added on Twitter”They called him the magician for several reasons but when he looked me in the eyes and said I was planning to play Pakistan for the subsequent 20 years, I believed him.
“A magician, absolutely. A leg-spinner plus also a trailblazer of his period. You will be missed Abdul Qadir, however, not forgotten.”
Media in Pakistan have reported that Qadir died following a cardiac arrest.
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