Cricket fraternity mourns loss of legendary Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir
Legendary Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, who represented them in 67 Test and 104 ODIs, passed away late on Friday after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The entire cricket fraternity mourned the death of former Pakistan legend and expressed their condolences on social media.
Qadir played 67 Tests and 104 ODIs for Pakistan and had 236 Test wickets and also claimed 132 ODI wickets. He made his Test debut in 1977 and still has the best bowling figures of 9/56 for a Pakistan spinner. Abdul Qadir played his last International match in 1993.
Remember playing against Abdul Qadir, one of the best spinners of his times. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/iu03d45sJ0
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 7, 2019
Saddened by the sudden loss of Abdul Qadir. Condolences to his family. A champion and legend gone on to eternal rest.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 7, 2019
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Abdul Qadir, a great exponent of legspin who revived the art. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 7, 2019
Shocked to hear that the maestro Abdul Qadir is no more. Such a personality. Had the opportunity of making friends with him when he was playing in Melbourne in the late 90s. Loved the stories he told. One of the greats.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 6, 2019
Abdul Qadir set the mould for all leg spinners that came out of Pakistan after him. All had a bit of Qadir in them. Such was his impact. #RIPAbdulQadir
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 7, 2019
RIP #ABDULQADIR
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) September 6, 2019
Sad to hear about the demise of Abdul Qadir. Was always mesmerised by his unique style of bowling and he was one of the best leg-spinners to play the game. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 6, 2019
Shocked to hear Abdul Qadir passed away.met him two years back he was full of energy as always..A champion bowler,Great human being,you will be missed forever..condolences to the family..🙏🙏 #RIPabdulqadir pic.twitter.com/HmKVoIwCBU
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 6, 2019
Abdul Qadir—The man who made leg-spin fashionable. Long curly hair...bounce in every step of a fairly long run-up. Rest In Peace. Condolences to the family and loved ones.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 6, 2019
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
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 6, 2019
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.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 6, 2019
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#AbdulQadir pic.twitter.com/mhBZy2yVk9
Sad to hear about the passing away of Abdul Qadir. Condolences to his family and well-wishers.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 6, 2019
Sad news mate! Loved watching him bowl https://t.co/UoiX2yWFys
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 6, 2019
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) September 6, 2019
My heart goes out to the family of our legend Abdul Qadir saab, May Allah give him the highest level of Jannat and may people always remember him with love and the highest level of respect in this world, Ameen
Extremely saddened by the demise of Abdul Qadir the spin bowling stalwart from Pakistan. My heart goes out to his family and friends. #RIP
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 6, 2019
Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi rajiun. Shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Abdul Qadir sahib death. May Allah ease his akhirat n grant him highest ranks in jannah. Keeping his family in my duas, may Allah grant them sabr to bear this loss. Ameen #legend
— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) September 6, 2019
Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 6, 2019
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
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) September 6, 2019
Absolutely shocking news to hear the sad passing Legend Abdul Qadir saab. May Allah SWT grant him the highest rank in jannah and his family the patience to bare the loss. #Ameen
Deeply saddened to hear the shocking news of sir Abdul Qadir sahab's passing away, may Allah grant him highest rank in jannat and the family be blessed with sabar. Ameen
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) September 6, 2019
Shocking news legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir passing away. He was a dear friend will miss him. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family.May his soul Rest in peace.
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) September 6, 2019
Just heard the sad news about Abdul Qadir passing away. May he rest in peace. For us leg-spinners he was an icon, all those variations & tricks. The original master of the googly. Thoughts & prayers with him & his family.
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) September 6, 2019
A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today. Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi raajioon. #RIP
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 6, 2019
Sad to hear about the legend of Pakistan Abdul qadir my grief condolences to his family may his soul rest in peace إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ pic.twitter.com/q1AetkSgWj
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) September 6, 2019
Really Sad News , Legendary Leg spinner bowler Abdul Qadir sb passed away , He was always been so kind to me & Helpful , May Almighty Allah bless him Jannah Aameen 🤲🏼 , إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 6, 2019
“Gone Too Soon” Cricket has lost a Legend today Abdul Qadir“Inalil a wa ina alha rajaoon” Very upsetting and disturbing news.He was a very kind and a humble man.May ALLAH grant him highest place in Jannat and give his family a sabr in this difficult time. #RIP Qadir Bhai💔 pic.twitter.com/TBdGVOaS1R
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) September 6, 2019