Cricket pioneer Wazir Mohammad dies aged 95 as tributes pour in – The US Sun

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FORMER Pakistan cricketer Wazir Mohammad has died aged 95.
The ex-batsman was a key man for Pakistan during the 1950s and played in 20 tests for his country.
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Mohammad was one of four brothers to play Pakistan, alongside siblings Hanif, Mushtaq and Sadiq.
He had been Pakistan’s oldest living Test cricketer, since the passing of Israr Ali in 2016.
Paying tribute, Pakistan Cricket wrote: “The PCB is deeply saddened by the passing of former Pakistan Test batter Wazir Mohammad.
“One of the four Mohammad brothers to represent Pakistan in Test cricket, he featured in 20 matches for his country from 1952 to 1959.
“The PCB extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”
Mohammad was born in British India in 1929.
Following Indian independence in 1947, Mohammad and his family moved to the newly formed Pakistan.
He was part of Pakistan’s first ever test squad in 1952 for the Tour of India.
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Mohammad also went on to play in the 1-1 draw in England two years later, during which Pakistan famously won at the Oval.
Post-retirement he remained a cricket encyclopaedia, with ESPN revealing that he was known as “Wisden” among friends for his incredible knowledge.
After hanging up his bat, Mohammad lived near Birmingham.
His brother Hanif, who played in 55 Test matches, sadly died in 2016.
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