Condolences pour in on demise of legendary spinner Abdul Qadir

PCB said, "shocked at the news of 'maestro' Abdul Qadir's passing" and offered condolences.

LAHORE (Dunya News) - On the demise of legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, whole world started expressing grief and condolences on the loss of a prominent name in the history of cricket. 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its shock and grief at the news of legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir’s passing and has sent a message of condolence to his family.

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said here “We are devastated with the news of Abdul Qadir’s passing and on behalf of the PCB, I want to express my deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

“The PCB, like every Pakistani, is proud of his services to cricket and Pakistan. His contributions and achievements were not only limited on-field, but he ensured he transferred the art of leg-spin to the up-and-coming cricketers.”

“Apart from being a maestro with the ball, Abdul Qadir was a larger-than-life figure who was adored, loved and respected across the globe due to his excellent understanding and knowledge of the game, and strong cricket ethics and discipline.”

“He played hard cricket within the spirit of cricket and in doing so, not only earned respect from his opponents but turned his foes into friends.”

“Today, global cricket has become poorer with his passing. He will be missed but will never be forgotten.”

PCB expressed deepest condolences on the shocking death of maestro. 

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

Many important figures expressed grief on the death of one of the greatest player ever to play the game.

Pacer Umar Gul took to Twitter and expressed, "Shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Abdul Qadir sahib death. May Allah ease his akhirat n grant him highest ranks in jannah."

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

Greatest of the all time Sachin Tendulkar hailed Qadir as one of the best players of his times and offered deepest condolences on his death.

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

DG ISPR also condoled the death of Qadir saying, “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 expresses 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 gives strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Aamen”, COAS.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) September 6, 2019

Wasim Akram expressed, "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."

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

Kamran Akaml expressed, "Many important figures expressed grief on the death of one of the greatest player ever to play the game.May Allah make his last journey easy & Give him best place in Jannah Ameen".

Our legend star our Elder Mr Abdul Qadir is no more with us quite shocking news for all of us.May Allah make his last journey easy & Give him best place in Jannah Ameen

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 6, 2019

Pakistani wicket-keeper grieved the death of the legend and prayed for his departed soul. 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

Senator Faisal Javed Khan said, "Saddened to hear abt the death of Abdul Qadir Bhai - A great cricketer of Pak -Top leg spinner of his time, Googly specialist & above all a good human being.

Saddened to hear abt the death of Abdul Qadir Bhai - A great cricketer of Pak -Top leg spinner of his time, Googly specialist & above all a good human being.May ALLAH rest his soul in peace & give enough strength to his family & friends to cope with this huge loss. #RIPAbdulQadir

— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) September 6, 2019

Wahab Riaz took to Twitter and said, "A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today."

A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today. Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi raajioon. #RIP

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 6, 2019

Pakistan‘s young star Babar Azam said, "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."

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

Shoaib Akhtar also credited him in a sad message, "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."

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

All-rounder Shoaib Malik expressed grief, ""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,"

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

Saeed Ajmal said, "May Allah bless the departed soul of legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir Sahib who has passed away due to heart attack."

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 pic.twitter.com/htjQPOPHyi

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) September 6, 2019

Sports analyst Zainab Abbas also shared a melancholic tweet, "Tragic news about Abdul Qadir,one of the greatest leg spinners of all time,did a few shows with him & he was always energetic and passionate about his views,may he RIP!"

Tragic news about Abdul Qadir,one of the greatest leg spinners of all time,did a few shows with him & he was always energetic and passionate about his views,may he RIP!

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 6, 2019

Politician Ali Khan Tareen also expressed grief on the death of Abdul Qadir, "Very sad to hear about the passing of legendary bowler Abdul Qadir. The man who made wrist spin cool again, he is one of the most influential figures in test cricket. Often described as an artist, he leaves this world a true legend. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun."

Very sad to hear about the passing of legendary bowler Abdul Qadir. The man who made wrist spin cool again, he is one of the most influential figures in test cricket. Often described as an artist, he leaves this world a true legend. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun. https://t.co/anZUNNBptQ

— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) September 6, 2019

Host of Mazaaq Raat Vasay Chaudhry also shared the memory of Abdul Qadir.

Abdul Qadir, the magician of Spin bowling.He was the first guest i ever interviewed in my very first episode of Mazaqrat. He was always super friendly,blunt & never edited what he thought.I remember asking him one of the 3 interviews that i did with him ..#Abdulqadir

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) September 6, 2019

1/1 ..asking him that " Who is a better batsman? Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal ( his son in law) or Kohli ? Without taking a second he replied " Kohli jee,kiya baat kar rahe hain ,Kis say mila rahe hain "#abdulqadir

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) September 6, 2019

TV star Veena Malik also poured in condolences for the late cricketer saying he inspired a generation of bowlers to sign up for spin bowling.

Abdul Qadir, the legendary Pakistan leg-spinner, has passed away at the age of 63.He inspired a generation of bowlers to take up leg spin. Condolences to the family , Friends and Fans of Abdul Qadir . Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#AbdulQadir #Legend @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/d52Ff6dyfC

— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) September 6, 2019

Prime Minister and former skipper Imran Khan also expressed deepest condolence on the demise of his partner.

He started his career with a Test match against England in Lahore on December 14, 1977, and played his last Test against West Indies in Lahore on December 6, 1990. He played the first ODI against New Zealand in Birmingham on June 11, 1983 while playing his last ODI against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on November 2, 1993.