पाकिस्तान के पूर्व क्रिकेटर और दिग्गज स्पिन गेंदबाज अब्दुल कादिर का शुक्रवार को हार्ट अटैक के कारण निधन हो गया। कादिर 67 साल के थे और पाकिस्तान के लिए उन्होंने 67 मैचों में हिस्सा लिया था। टेस्ट में उनके नाम 236 विकेट है। वह पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड (PCB) के मुख्य चयनकर्ता भी रह चुके थे। कादिर अपने एक्शन के कारण डांसिंग बॉलर के नाम से भी बहुत मशहूर हुए थे।
पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड (PCB) ने ट्वीट किया कि पीसीबी महान खिलाड़ी अब्दुल कादिर के निधन की खबर सुनकर सदमे में है और उनके परिवार और दोस्तों के साथ अपनी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करती है। 67 वर्षीय का जन्म 1955 में लाहौर में हुआ था।
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
कादिर के निधन पर पूर्व पाकिस्तानी कप्तान वसीम अकरम, मौजूदा कप्तान सरफराज अहमद, पूर्व तेज गेंदबाज शोएब अख्तर, भारतीय ऑफ स्पिनर रविचंद्रन अश्विन, हरभजन सिंह, बल्लेबाज वीवीएस लक्ष्मण और आकाश चोपड़ा ने गहरा शोक जताया है।
पाकिस्तान के पूर्व क्रिकेटर शोएब अख्तर ने ट्विटर पर वीडियो संदेश जारी कर के कादिर को श्रद्धांजलि दी। शोएब ने कहा- “क्रिकेट में लेग स्पिन को दोबारा जिंदा करने का श्रेय पूरी तरह उन्हें जाता है। कादिर ने गेंदबाजों की एक पूरी पीढ़ी को लेग स्पिन बॉलिंग की प्रेरणा दी।’
वहीं अलावा वसीम अकरम ने लिखा, ‘उन्हें कई कारणों से जादूगर कहा जाता था, मगर उन्होंने जब मेरी आंखों में देख कहा कि तुम अगले 20 सालों तक पाकिस्तान के लिए खेलोगे, तो मैंने उन पर भरोसा किया। वे सच में जादूगर थे। अब्दुल कादिर हमें आपकी कमी महसूस होगी, लेकिन हम आपको कभी नहीं भूलेंगे।’
भारतीय क्रिकेटर हरभजन सिंह ने उनके निधन पर ट्वीट कर कहा, अब्दुल कादिर का निधन हैरान करने वाला है। दो साल पहले वह हमेशा की तरह ऊर्जा से भरपूर थे। एक चैंपियन गेंदबाज, महान इंसान, आप हमेशा के लिए याद आएंगे। परिवार के साथ सहानुभूति।’
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
“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. #RIP Qadir Bhai? pic.twitter.com/TBdGVOaS1R
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) September 6, 2019
Sad to find out about our legends Abdul Qadir and Abid Ali passing away
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَMay 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) September 6, 2019
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
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
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
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
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..?? #RIPabdulqadir pic.twitter.com/HmKVoIwCBU
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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
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
Tragic news to hear of the passing of Pakistani leg spinning great Abdul Qadir, what an entertainer – RIP.
— Mark Ramprakash (@MarkRamprakash) 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
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
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) 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
