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Indian and Pakistani Cricketers Mourn Sudden Death of Abdul Qadir

Qadir had suffered sudden Cardiac Arrest and was on the way to the hospital when he breathed his last, in Lahore. The news of the 63-year-old’s passing came to a shock to the World. Condolences are Pouring in after the sudden demise of Legendary Leg-Spinner Abdul Qadir. Indian and Pakistani Cricketers Mourn Sudden Death of Abdul Qadir.
Abdul Qadir was a Genius Leg-Spinner who revived this art, which further opted by many Spinner. He was an enigma of Spinners who brought a revolution with his Spinning deliveries.
Indian and Pakistani Cricketers Mourn Sudden Death of Abdul Qadir
Cricketer Turned Politician Imran Khan and Abdul Qadir had an eventful association as team members. Prime Minister Imran Khan paid rich tribute to the Wrist-Spinner Qadir by calling him leg-spin maestro and genius.
“Abdul Qadir was a genius, one of the greatest leg spinners of all time,” Khan tweeted.
“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”.
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
Pakistan’s Legend Wasim Akram called him an absolute magician and trailblazer of his time.
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
Waqar Younus finds the News very Upsetting and Disturbing.
โGone Too Soonโ Cricket has lost a Legend today Abdul QadirโInalil a wa ina alha rajaoonโ 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 Bhai๐ pic.twitter.com/TBdGVOaS1R
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) September 6, 2019
Shahid Afridi Mourns the Demise of Abdul Qadir and asks everyone to Pray.
Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away
ุฅููููุง ูููููู ููุฅูููููุง ุฅููููููู ุฑูุงุฌูุนููููMay 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
Shoaib Akhter Credited Abdul Qadir for reviving Leg-Spin art in Cricket.
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
Skipper Sarfraz Remembers the Great Abdul Qadir with such Amazing Words.
ุฅููููุง ูููููู ููุฅูููููุง ุฅููููููู ุฑูุงุฌูุนูููู
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
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) September 6, 2019
Indian Cricketers Mourn Sudden Death of Abdul Qadir
The great Batsman Sachin Tendulkar remembers Abdul Qadir as ‘one of the great Spinners of his time’.
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
India’s former cricketer Bishan Bedi remembers Abdul Qadir for his contributions.
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
Famous TV presenter Harsha Bhogle recalled “one of the greats” Qadir as a great story-teller as well.
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
He was bowling to England in the nets. He was over 40 and just turning his arm over. I said "Aap aise hi bowling karrain?" He said (along the lines of) "Agar sahi karoonga to unka confidence kharaab ho jaayega"! I wish I had that interview somewhere! https://t.co/1HuLV7igWz
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 6, 2019
Fellow leg-spinner Anil Kumble described Qadir as “a great exponent of leg-spin who revived the art”.
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
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin defined Qadir as “the spin bowling stalwart from Pakistan”.
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
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