From Sachin Tendulkar to Imran Tahir: Cricket fraternity pays homage to former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir
The cricket fraternity has come in unison to pay tribute to former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, who recently passed away at the age of 63 following a cardiac arrest.
Sep 07, 2019, 11:53 AM IST
Pakistan leg-spin great Abdul Qadir dies at 63
Qadir made his Pakistan debut in 1977 in Lahore and went on to play 67 Tests and 104 one-day internationals, claiming a total of 368 wickets.
Sep 06, 2019, 23:52 PM IST
Many similarities between Virat Kohli, Imran Khan: Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir
Considered by many as the best batsman of the modern era, Kohli recently led India to their first ever test series win in Australia
Feb 06, 2019, 06:43 AM IST
Inzamam-ul-Haq may have used his influence for son's selection in junior team
A former national selector has said he was told of how Inzamam is using his influence to get son Ibtisam in the national junior's team.
Sep 13, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
WATCH: Tendulkar biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' dwells on 16-year-old's bludgeoning of Abdul Qadir for 28 runs in one over
According to reports, before the start of that over, Qadir had told Tendulkar, "Bachchon ko kyon mar rahe ho? Hamein bhi maar dikhao" ("Why are you only hitting the kid? Hit me too.")
May 26, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Spot-fixing wouldn’t have happened had Wasim Akram, Inzamam-Ul-Haq been hanged: Abdul Qadir
The second edition of PSL was rocked by spot-fixing scandal, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was forced to send back Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif from UAE, where the league games were played.
Mar 18, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Ex-Pakistani cricketers accuse ICC of being biased to Indian players following Virat Kohli-ball tampering row
While Du Plesis was punished by the cricketing body, Kohli was left unpunished as there was no complaint from the opposite team.
Nov 23, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
Abdul Qadir slams Ahmad Shahzad as 'an actor'; asks Shahid Afridi to retire
Qadir, known for his candid comments, said at a function in Lahore that Afridi had aged and was no longer fit for top level cricket.
May 06, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar never played an innings like Sunil Gavaskar did: Imran Khan
The 1992 World Cup-winning captain also rated Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir a touch above Shane Warne and Anil Kumble.
Dec 11, 2015, 22:18 PM IST
Former Pakistan players slam team's 'great escape' against England
Former Pakistan players reacted strongly to the national team's "great escape" in the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi with many saying that the batsmen's surrender in the second innings was appalling.
Oct 18, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Abdul Qadir calls for annual Indo-Pak cricket series
Calling for an Indo-Pak series to be held annually, former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has said sports and politics should not be mixed as playing regular cricket will ease tensions between the two countries.
Sep 29, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
