LAHORE: Tributes are pouring in from ex-players and officials even two days after legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir whose death on Friday night stunned the cricket world. He was 63.Former Test umpire and manager Pakistan team Khizer Hayat condoling his death said: “We have lost a great man who was an institution in himself.”He prayed for eternal peace and courage for the bereaved family.Similar sentiments were also expressed by Mushtaq Mohammad and Sadiq Mohammad.Former captain and leg-spinning all-rounder Mushtaq Mohammed and brother Sadiq Mohammad were crestfallen at Qadir’s demise. “It is indeed a very sad news to hear about Abdul Qadir’s untimely death. Without a doubt he was a world class leg-spinner and played a great part in many of Pakistan’s victories,” said Mushtaq. He will be long remembered as a bowling genius. May Allah grant him best place in Jannah.”
from The News International - Sports https://ift.tt/2UJoQpP
Monday, September 9, 2019
Qadir’s death condoled
Related Posts:
Smith and Warner can cope with facing SA again: LangerMANCHESTER: Australia coach Justin Langer believes Steve Smith and David Warner will be under no extra pressure when they face South Africa for the first time since both batsmen were given 12-month bans for ball-tampering.The… Read More
Infantino hails ‘best women’s World Cup’LYON, France: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday he is determined to push ahead with plans to expand the women’s World Cup in time for the next tournament afterhailing France 2019 as “the best ever”.Speaking at a … Read More
Softball delegation meets Japan Consul GeneralKARACHI: A delegation of Softball Federation of Pakistan (SFP), led by its secretary general Asif Azeem, called on Consul General of Japan Toshikazu Isomura at the Consulate General of Japan here on Friday.Sindh Softball Asso… Read More
China’s Liu Yu shoots personal best 62 to take early LPGA leadLOS ANGELES, California: Liu Yu broke her personal scoring record for the second straight year at the Thornberry Creek Classic tournament with a bogey-free 62 on Thursday.Liu shot 10-under to take a one-shot lead over America… Read More
‘Diet provided at national camps far below desirable standard’KARACHI: A couple of years ago a leading Pakistan player said that one could not become a world champion through the diet which the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) offers the players during national camps at Islamabad.Pakistan’s … Read More
0 comments:
Post a Comment