Cricketing fraternity mourns legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir’s demise
Cricketers from all around the world were shocked to hear this news.
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Leg-spin was a dying breed during the 1970s. At that point in time, it needed something special to add life back to his type of bowling. And, it can in the form of Abdul Qadir – a maestro in the art of leg-spin bowling. Representing Pakistan at the highest level between 1977 and 1993, Abdul Qadir has inspired an entire generation with his crafty bowling.
Recognized as the foremost leg-spinner of his times, Abdul Qadir had all kinds of variations up his sleeve. He was someone who could bowl six different deliveries on six balls on an over. The former skipper often left the batsmen bamboozled and even troubled the mighty West Indies side back then. Moreover, he picked up 30 wickets in a three-match Test series against England which is one of his biggest career highlights.
Cricketers pay their tributes to Abdul Qadir
Abdul Qadir picked up 236 wickets in 67 Tests and 132 wickets in 104 ODI games. He was also a part of the Pakistan squad during the 1983 and 1987 World Cups. Even now, his figures of 9/65 in the game against England are the best figures registered by a Pakistan bowler in Test cricket. At this point in time, Abdul Qadir is the fifth-leading Test wicket-taker for his team and dominated the charts along with Imran Khan during his playing days.
Post his retirement, the leg-spinner continued to serve Pakistan cricket in various capacities. He was also the chief selector of the national team and had a stint as a television commentator as well. Also, he mentored the likes of Shane Warne and Mushtaq Ahmed.
However, the miserable news of his death at the age of 63 after a cardiac arrest in Lahore stunned the cricketing fraternity. This was quite shocking as Abdul Qadir never had any heart problems before. The cricketing fraternity mourned the loss of one of the legends of the game. Both current and former cricketers offered their tributes to Qadir.
Former Pakistan captains Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Rashid Latif and Waqar Younis expressed grief about the news. They said that his demise was a huge loss to Pakistan cricket. Abdul Qadir was one of the favourites of the current Pakistan PM, Imran Khan.
Here is how the fraternity responded to his death:
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
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Abdul Qadir,Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rip????????
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) September 7, 2019
اناالله انا الیه راجعون #RIPAbdulQadirbhai
My thoughts and prayers r With #UsamnQadir @Umar96Akmal and his whole family
May ALLAH give him highest place in Jannah #legend— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) September 7, 2019
#AbdulQadir Rest in peace. https://t.co/WiBnLF6KHX
— ramesh powar (@imrameshpowar) 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
“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
I am so sad to hear of the passing of the great Abdul Qadir. What a bowler!!!! Condolences and love To his family and team mates who loved him and played with him. May Allah bless him Jannah Aameen ????????
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) September 6, 2019
Abdul Qadir is no more..RIP bouncy little Fella with a very big heart..Yur contribution to Spin will be long remembered in Cricket World..more so in Pakistan whom U served with panache & devotion..Allah REHM Kareh..Heartfelt condolences to the Family Of Late Abdul Qadir.
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) September 6, 2019
May ALLAH grant Jannat ul Firdous to Sir Abdul Qadir . Surely a world class cricketer and one of the best people I knew in the cricketing fraternity . An inspiration to millions around the world and for me someone who always backed me with his all out support . RIP Sir .
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) September 6, 2019
Extremely saddened to hear the passing of my guru and mentor Abdul Qadir sir.He was someone who was always there for me to guide me not only in cricket but everything in life.He was a father figure for many and will be missed for his kind behaviour.May Allah grant him jannah ????
— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) September 6, 2019
Sad to heard about the legend of pakistan abdul qadir has passed away May Allah pak grant him highest rank in jannah ameen
— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) September 6, 2019
Allah taala Abdul Qadir bhai k darjaat buland kare, unki qabar ko noor se bhar de or ghar walo ko sabar aata farmae. Aameen .
— Mohammad Irfan (@M_IrfanOfficial) September 6, 2019
Ya Allah tu Haq hai. Sach sirf aap hain. Ya Allah Sir Abdul Qadir ki rooh k liye asaani farma or un k darjaat buland farma, Ameen.
— Faheem Ashraf (@iFaheemAshraf) September 6, 2019
Jo kuch hai wo Allah pak ki taraf hi laut k jane wala hai. Allah pak asaani ka muamla karain Sir Abdul Qadir k saath or un k ghar walon ko Sabre Jameel ata karain, Ameen.
— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) September 6, 2019
Allah pak Abdul Qadir bhai k saath buhat zada mohabbat or asaani ka muamla karain or un k ghar walon ko sabre jameel ata karain, Ameen. Dil ki gehrqyi se un k liye dua kijye. #Legend
— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) September 6, 2019
His hand quicker than the eye, Abdul Qadir rolled over many a giants with a magnificent sleight of hand! Thank you for letting me watch it from short leg. The best legspinner of his era, he pioneered the art of leg spin in one day cricket. Bao ji, you will be forever missed.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 6, 2019
May Allah have mercy on the soul of Abdul Qadir bhai. Please recite Surah Fatiha and duroode pak. Indeed we all belong to Allah SWT and to Him we all shall return.
— Inzamam ul Haq (@Inzamam08) September 6, 2019
Hard to believe that Abdul Qadir bhai is no more.A great leg spinner and a wonderful human.Always full of energy and life.Will never forget that smile on his face.Its a very sad day for us and for his family.May Allah grant him highest place in Jannah.
— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) September 6, 2019
RIP #ABDULQADIR
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) September 6, 2019
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ!
Really saddened to hear about demise of the legendary Abdul Qadir. May ALLAH grant him highest ranks in Jannah, and give Sabr to his family. Ameen— Mir Hamza (@mirhamza_k) September 6, 2019
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Deeply saddened and shocked by the news of sudden death of our legend ABDUL QADIR ..
spoke to him few days ago he was in good health,life is so unpredictable..
may Allah give him highest rank in jannah and saber to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/CbSNDh3jYx— Ahmad Shahzad ???????? (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 6, 2019
Shocking news
The Great Abdul Qadir ????????
My thoughts and prayers r With Usman Qadir, Umer Akmal and his whole family
May ALLAH give him highest place in Jannah #RipAbdulQdir #Masteroflegspin #legend— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) September 6, 2019
Sad indeed RIP https://t.co/m4seEelZGk
— Lasith Malinga (@Lasith99Malinga) September 6, 2019
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon. Deeply saddened by the demise of legend Abdul Qadir. May Allah grant him a high rank in jannat and give patience to his family. Ameen
— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) 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
Condolences to the family , Friends and Fans of Abdul Qadir #RIP legend @TheRealPCB ????????????
— Tino95 (@tinobest) 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
Sad to hear about the passing of Abdul Qadir. Remember imitating his bowling action as a kid in backyard cricket and surely I was not the only one. May his soul rest in peace ????
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) 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
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
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.
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#AbdulQadir pic.twitter.com/mhBZy2yVk9— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 6, 2019
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
Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَMay 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
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
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
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
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Abdul Qadir,Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rip????????
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) September 7, 2019
#AbdulQadir Rest in peace. https://t.co/WiBnLF6KHX
— ramesh powar (@imrameshpowar) 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
“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
I am so sad to hear of the passing of the great Abdul Qadir. What a bowler!!!! Condolences and love To his family and team mates who loved him and played with him. May Allah bless him Jannah Aameen ????????
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) September 6, 2019
May ALLAH grant Jannat ul Firdous to Sir Abdul Qadir . Surely a world class cricketer and one of the best people I knew in the cricketing fraternity . An inspiration to millions around the world and for me someone who always backed me with his all out support . RIP Sir .
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) September 6, 2019
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