Cricket fraternity mourns loss of legendary Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir

Remember playing against Abdul Qadir, one of the best spinners of his times. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)

Saddened by the sudden loss of Abdul Qadir. Condolences to his family. A champion and legend gone on to eternal rest.

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2)

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)

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)

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.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)

RIP

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar)

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)

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..🙏🙏

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)

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)

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)

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.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph)

Sad to hear about the passing away of Abdul Qadir. Condolences to his family and well-wishers.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)

Sad news mate! Loved watching him bowl

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58)

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)

Extremely saddened by the demise of Abdul Qadir the spin bowling stalwart from Pakistan. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99)

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

— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul)

Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ



May 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)

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.

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54)

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)

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)

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)

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

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki)

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

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an)

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)

“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. Qadir Bhai💔

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99)