Legendary Cricketer #AbdulQadir is Dead. I Was Just Watching Him Yesterday on Tv 😕 One of the greatest leg break bowlers, a charmer, up front & a brazen analyst. May Allah rests his soul in peace. (Ameen) 😢
I met Qadir in 1997 in Lahore. He is a very down to earth guy. He was kind enough to share his bowling method. Unlike conventional leg spin bowling grip where the bowlers have two fingers up & two down. Qadir's grip was three fingers on one side of the ball & the index finger on the other side of the ball. So he used his wrist and the last three fingers to impart the spin on the ball. He never had a coach & taught himself the art of leg spin. To me he is the uncrowned king of spin.
In those days cricket was still a gentlemen sports. You will see most of the times Imran khan used to walk off if he has nicked it before umpire gave him out.
When I was growing up during the 83-84 series between Australia, Pakistan and West indies, as a spectator I was more afraid of Abdul Qadir than any of the West Indian quicks.
Aun Ali I didn’t mean to something else if you read my comment carefully I said “like for legendary Abdul Qadir” it doesn’t mean you only like my comment you can like this video that’s only a tribute for this legend
Just for the love of cricket and for Qadir sir ,Im watching this ..I was lucky enough to meet him in an exhibition match between Ind and Pak ,when I was in cricket academy academy in Patna
Love from India and his soul rest in peace. He is the true example for classic leg spin and googly deliveries. Since 1986 I watched his play, when I was 6th standard and we bought new TV. In 1989-90 Sachin hit 4 sixes against Qadir in pakistan, I watched live match. That innings made Sachin the hero.
Umesha Nomad Dud that was a Friendly played in Peshawar or may be in Krachi . . During the match the Great Abdul Qadir had some words with Sachin and given him some tips and then after Sachin learned and hits sixes .. First 2 hits sixes , then dropped his catch , then sachin was hit one more six . 3 sixes in a raw.
Wonderful compilation, thanks! In his playing days I didn't appreciate his genius but now, watching him bowl is such a joy. Qadir with his slight frame and short height managed to impart prodigious spin to the ball, flummoxing batsmen with his flight, variations and guile. And what an enthusiastic, vibrant character! With his body language you can see that he has a zest for life and enjoys it to the fullest!
End of an era. A person who is loved and respected by one and all..no affiliations to any nationality . A true global legend.. There is no one like him and there will be no one ever after..please do. not ever try to compare
He added magic whenever he played. Winning or losing was not important. Its so sad that he passed away. Very sorely missed. He had a cricket academy in Lahore.
As a child I use to make my nan sit with me and watch cricket...after a couple of weeks she started asking 'when's that Omar Khayam gonna come on?!' Seventy year old lady without the first clue about cricket an even she loved him! Genius.
Very nice compilation. I am in awww. This is talent. Other than Abdul Qadir's variations, I absolutely love the trajectory of his Leg breaks. Most of his victims were lured into playing an aggressive shot. Even the keeper couldn't pick his Leg break from the Googly.. What a great asset to Cricket. *
I met Abdul Qadir in 1997. He was a very down to earth guy. I asked him about his grip for his different deliveries. He was generous enough to share his knowledge. After which, I along with some other bowlers got to bowl at him in the nets. A memory that I will cherish forever. He hit some massive sixes. Excellent player. He passed away today Sept 6th, 2019. He will be missed dearly. May he rest in peace.
These compilation videos you put together are fantastic, Rob. In some ways Qadir is an even more enjoyable bowler to watch than Warne, with the massive turn on his googly and all that finger-licking and the way he bounced to the crease. Great fun.
The gentleman didn't get a single lbw wicket on the front foot as the same wasn't the rule at that point of time!! This is unlike the great Shane Warne etc, hence, he was the only king of his domain!!
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون. اللہ پاک عبدالقادر کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلی مقام عطا فرمائے آمین اور تمام لواحقین کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے آمین
May Allah be pleased with Abdul Qadir. Rip. I have watched him playing cricket. We loved his dodgy style of bowling and used to copy him. Great bowler of his time.
When Quadir was playing, at that time the front foot LBW rule was not there, as a decade ago it was brought in practice and many spinners got more wickets. But if that rule was there in his time he would have got more wickets.
feel fortunate to have been watched most of his matches against India. among the legends, he is one of the factors which helped me maintain my interest in watching spin bowling. a fantastic entertainer in the field with his unique run up and action which was tailor-made for his great persona. pray for his soul to rest in peace. miss him.
Abdul Qadir for me is a genious of cricket....I mean right handed leg spinning was in down fall that is until he come along.... He was a character on its own...I remember never seen Qadir taking a catch and not falling on the ground....hahaha....His bowling action was a bit unorthodox and like one Pakistani comedian said as if he would come to wicket to deliver as if he was dancing... Thank you Rob Moody...
After Chandrasekhar it was Abdul Qadir who had mastered the art of leg spin and became the role model for Shane Warne and Anil Kumble and the rare breed of LEG SPINNERS.
Yes Qadir average was 32 but in 80s. Do not compare him with today's spin bowlers. Cricket become different since than. 32 average in 80s for a spinner is excellent.
It is interesting to see the reaction of Abdul Qadir and the team. No celebration, no jumping up and down after taking a wicket. One person that is almost always not mentioned is Wasim Bari. He was probably the greatest wicket keeper in Pakistan test history. A below average batsman but a superb keeper and it can be seen in this video.
