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Legendary Cricketer Abdul Qadir Passed Away | Pakistan
Cricketers across the world paying tribute to Our Legend Abdul Qadir
A Pakistani Former leg-spin maestro Abdul Qadir Khan, known as the 'Dancing Bowler' died of cardiac arrest at the age of 63 in Lahore, confirmed by his son Salman Qadir on Friday.
Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran khan expressed deep grief over the demise of renowned cricketer Abdul Qadir on his Instagram and Twitter handles.
"Abdul Qadir's death has deprived me of a dear friend and left me truly saddened," Prime Minister expressed.
Deeply saddened to hear of Abdul Qadir's passing. My prayers & condolences go to the family. Abdul Qadir was a genius, one of the greatest leg spinners of all time. And he was also the life of the dressing room entertaining the team with his wit & humour.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 7, 2019
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also offered its deepest condolences to his family and friends.Qadir's bowling statistics do not do justice to his genius. Had he been playing cricket now with the modern DRS system, where batsmen can be given out on the front foot as well, Qadir would have gotten as many wickets as the great Shane Warne.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 7, 2019
"PCB is shocked at the news of 'maestro' Abdul Qadir's passing and has offered its deepest condolences to his family and friends."
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
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 6, 2019Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Bajwa expressed heartfelt grief on demise of cricket legend Abdul Qadir.
“Pakistan has lost a great sportsman and a human being. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Ameen,” COAS.
Apart from them, many of Pakistani Cricketers including Legendary Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi & Shoaib Akhtar expressed their deepest grief over Khan's demise.COAS expresses heartfelt grief on demise of cricket legend Abdul Qadir.— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 6, 2019
“Pakistan has lost a great sportsman and a human being. May Allah bless his soul and gives strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Aamen”, COAS.
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
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
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
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
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
A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today. Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi raajioon. #RIP— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 6, 2019
Not even this, International Cricket Players also took a Twitter to pay a rich tribute to our Legend Abdul Qadir Khan.We all belong to Allah SWT and to Him we all shall return. Deeply saddened to hear about Sir Abdul Qadir's death. May Allah meet his soul with a smile & keep him in His shade of love & mercy, Ameen.— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) September 6, 2019
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) September 7, 2019
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
Shocked to hear the news of Abdul Qadir passing. Rest In Peace my friend, you have been an amazing athlete to play against.— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) September 7, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to Qadir's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sLjR0KJCMN
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
In the end, Our sincere condolences to Khan's family. Rest in Peace!Cricket has lost one of its finest ever exponent of leg spin.— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 7, 2019
Played against many of the finest but I never got to play against you, Abdul Qadir.
May your soul Rest in Peace.🙏 pic.twitter.com/BU2DW3IWvn