Pakistan's master leg-spinner Abdul Qadir died in Lahore yesterday after suffering from a massive cardiac arrest, his family confirmed. Qadir was 63 and is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter who is married to current Pakistan star batsman Umar Akmal. Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman, Kamran Akmal, Umar's elder brother, confirmed the tragic news about Qadir suffering a cardiac arrest and after being rushed to a hospital, was declared dead on arrival.

Qadir, who played in 67 Tests and 104 ODIs had a total 368 wickets in his international career, would have celebrated his 64th birthday on September 15.