Who is Abdul Qadir Khan?

Abdul Qadir Khan ( Urdu: عبد القادر خان ‎, 15 September 1955 – 6 September 2019) was an international cricketer who bowled leg spin for Pakistan. Qadir is widely regarded as the best leg spinner of the 1970s and 1980s and was a role model for up and coming leg spinners.

How old is Qadir Bahadur?

Personal life Qadir was born on 15 September 1955 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. His brother, Ali Bahadur, was also a leg-spinner who appeared in 10 first-class matches during 1986–87.

What is the contribution of Abdul Qadir to cricket?

Cricket would have been poorer had it not been for the contribution of Abdul Qadir. The art of leg-spin bowling was dying during the decade of the 70s and it seemed that there would never be another leg spinner in the coming. Qadir ushered in a renaissance that made leg spin bowling a cherished art form.

How good was Mohammad Qadir?

Natural talent combined with aggression and passion made Qadir one of the most successful spinners of his era. He had a distinct run-up, bounding in to the crease, and a great variety of deliveries: there was the orthodox leg-break, the topspinner, two googlies and the flipper.

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When was Abdul Qadeer Khan allowed to enter Pakistan?

After years of official house arrest during and following his debriefing, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on 6 February 2009 declared Abdul Qadeer Khan to be a free citizen of Pakistan, allowing him free movement inside the country. The verdict was rendered by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam.

When did Qadir make his Test debut?

Qadir showed promise from his very first Test series, bowling along with left-arm spinner Iqbal Qasim, with Wisden Almanack describing him as “the most notable discovery of his type for some time.” He made his Test debut against England at his home ground, Gaddafi Stadium, on 14 December 1977.