Cricket: Indian cricketing fraternity unites to mourn the death of Abdul Qadir

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Image Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Sachin Tendulkar led the way as the Indian cricketing fraternity united to pay their tributes to the deceased Pakistan leg-spinner, Abdul Qadir. 

Image Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Abdul Qadir was one of the leading leg spinners during his era and stood out from the rest of the pack with his unique style and elegance. The spinner paved the way to the next generation of Pakistani spinners such as Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq.

The Master Blaster was one of the first names to pay tribute while branding the legend as one of the best spinners of his times. The duo had an eventful interaction as a 16-year-old Tendulkar had smashed Qadir for four sixes in an over in a rain-curtailed exhibition match during the youngster’s maiden tour.

Here is what Tendulkar tweeted:

Fellow spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh also sent out their heartful condolences upon the unfortunate news. Here is what they had to say:

Former Indian players VVS Laxman, Madan Lal and Aakash Chopra too had a few words to share regarding the flamboyant leg-spinner. Check out their tweets below:

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