On This Day: September 15, 1955 - The leg-spinning magician Abdul Qadir was born in Lahore

[GLORY OF '92]

The master leg-spinner who pretty much put the art of leg-spin back on the map as an attacking option. He represented Pakistan in 67 Test matches where he took 236 wickets and 104 ODIs taking 132 scalps during a career which began in 1977 and ended in 1993. He also had the honour to captain the Pakistan cricket team in five ODIs.

Regarded as a top spin bowler of his generation and was included in Richie Benaud's Greatest XI shortlist of an imaginary cricket team from the best players available from all countries and eras. Former English captain Graham Gooch also said that "Qadir was even finer than Shane Warne".

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[MenInG]

I believe he made people believe that a Leg Spinner was an actual attacking option!

 

[cricketjoshila]

Well he was the only world class spinner in 1980s.Kept the art of leg spin going in that decade bereft of any great spinner.

Before him Tiger Reilley Richie Benaud Chandra all were attacking leg spinners.

 

[Mamoon]

Leg spin will always be more enjoyable than off spin.

 

[Fastandfurious]

Legend. His average would have been far better were there neutral umpires in his time.

 

[#GreenRoars]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On this day 1955 the leg-spin bowling magician Abdul Qadir was born in Lahore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/DsJAVhu7Zj">pic.twitter.com/DsJAVhu7Zj</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/776363068003643392">September 15, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I am always surprised his average is not better than it is - close to 30. But I do remember amongst all the magic some complete non-performances such as the iconic 5 test series to India where he bowled tripe.

On his day, his deliveries would make Shane Warne look like Kaneria who is also very good.

 

[Abdullah719]

Turns 62 today.

 

[UN talkz]

Legend

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy birthday father-in-law.. &#55357;&#56845; May you live long and healthy life.. Keep smiling.. <a href="https://t.co/IYWdrvd0Gv">pic.twitter.com/IYWdrvd0Gv</a></p>— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Umar96Akmal/status/908761053613477888">September 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Not been the most popular person in recent times but Happy Birthday to him