'A magician and trailblazer' - Tributes pour in for Abdul Qadir

Cricketers of past and present including former teammates expressed their condolences for the veteran of 67 Tests.

Qadir claimed 236 wickets from 67 Tests.

 

Tributes flowed in for the legendary Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, who passed away late on Friday night due to cardiac arrest.

Cricketers of past and present including former teammates expressed their condolences on social media for the veteran, who revolutionised the art of leg spin.

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

 

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

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

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 6, 2019

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne paid tribute to Qadir on air during the ongoing Ashes Test match between England and Australia. "It's very sad news about Abdul Qadir. I had the opportunity to meet him in 1994 during my first tour of Pakistan and a lot of people who bowled leg-spin like I did, we looked up to him. He was a terrific bowler who bamboozled a lot of batsmen," said Warne.

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

 

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

 

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

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.#AbdulQadirpic.twitter.com/mhBZy2yVk9

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 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

 

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

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

 

May Allah bless the departed soul of legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir Sahib who has passed away due to heart attack. It's sad news for all of us. May Allah give patience to the rest of the family. RIP Ameen
امین . إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ pic.twitter.com/htjQPOPHyi

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) 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

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

 

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

 

Tragic news to hear of the passing of Pakistani leg spinning great Abdul Qadir, what an entertainer - RIP.

— Mark Ramprakash (@MarkRamprakash) 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

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