After his retirement, he also served as the chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Qadir Khan passed away on Friday at the age of 63 in Lahore, Pakistan after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Qadir was regarded as the finest leg-spinners of his time and picked up 236 Test wickets in 67 matches and 132 wickets in 104 ODIs during his time with the Pakistani cricket team.
After his retirement, he also served as the chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Many took to Twitter to pay their tributes and condolences after the news of his death broke out.
1. 'A legend of the game'
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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
A legend of the game, Abdul Qadir left us today. Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi raajioon. #RIP
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 6, 2019
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) September 6, 2019
2. 'Shocking and sad news'
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(@realshoaibmalik) September 6, 2019
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
Shocking and sad news,Abdul Qadir the legendary leg spinner is no more,may his soul rest in peace..condolence to the family #RIPAbdulQadir
— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) 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
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) September 6, 2019
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3. 'Deepest condolences'
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Inna lillahe wainna elahi rajioun - Former Cricketer Abdul Qadir passed away.
— @mirzaasjad021) September 6, 2019
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The legendary Leg Spinner of Pakistan Cricket #AbdulQadir has passed away.
— Anum Mumt (@Annum_mumtaz18) September 6, 2019
May Allah bless his soul in peace Ameen. pic.twitter.com/aeJ3NL78l4
Deepest condolences , on the very sad & shocking news of my friend & legendary Cricketer #AbdulQadir passing on. we played a lot of cricket together & he was an amazing, warm & wise man. Inna lillah hai wa inna alaihay rajeoon. pic.twitter.com/2WVTcdm49U
— salman ahmad (@sufisal) September 6, 2019
