00:00Abdul Qadir was the heartbeat of Pakistan's spin tradition, with a unique run-up and a
00:05teasing action.
00:06He revived the dying art of leg spin at a time when the world had almost forgotten it.
00:12In this video, you will witness the artistry of Abdul Qadir, who spun magic at Lahore in
00:18the first test against New Zealand in November 1984-85 season.
00:23The leg spin mass proclaimed 3 for 82, removing key bassmen John Reed, Stephen Bach, and even
00:29played.
00:30Let us cherish the golden memories of classic cricket by revisiting this spell from one of
00:34the finest leg spinners the game has ever seen.
00:59bowled there by Qadir, spinning into him as he went forward, beaten there, and hit the
01:09off bail.
01:11John Reed just out for 6.
01:146.
01:15Arrives at the wicket, Stephen Bach, Philly Point, closing gully in a slip.
01:27And that's out, caught in the slip, by Javed Miadad.
01:34And the night watchman has to go, and we'll have to wait for the next batsman as well, because
01:46it's still 5 minutes.
01:47There's the replay.
01:48Others giving it plenty of air.
01:49Bok going forward, the edge, and Javed Miadad scooping it up gratefully and gleefully.
01:53Six down New Zealand, 209.
02:00And that's the replay from the other end.
02:01And that's the replay from the other end.
02:02A well-flighted ball.
02:03Bok going forward, the edge, and Javed Miadad scooping it up gratefully and gratefully.
02:14Six down New Zealand, 209.
02:17And that's the replay from the other end.
02:30Well-flighted ball, walk going forward, turned a little bit, taken by Javed Miadad.
02:40So Pakistan striking in the last few minutes of the day.
02:56There's an appeal for a catch and he's out.
03:00Koth Mudassar, a short leg, and that's the eighth New Zealand wicket gone.
03:09Gray is out. Koth Mudassar, Nazar, Bold Iqbal Qasim for six, and New Zealand are 220 for eight.
03:23That's the replay.
03:24Going forward, actually, the ball came into him and got an inside edge onto his pads and
03:35a very nicely taken catch by Mudassar Nazar.
03:37So the New Zealanders are really in trouble, they have lost two wickets, that was of Jeff
03:47Crowe and Smith, who batted very well in the first inning, so Pakistan really on top.
03:54Pakistan stepped into the contest with only one specialist opening baller, Azeem Hafiz,
04:02while Mudassar Nazar took the new ball from the other end.
04:05But as the game unfolded, it was the spinner who truly stole the show.
04:10At one stage, New Zealand looked to be the in control, but Abdul Qadir's clever variation
04:15and relentless accuracy broke their resistance, restricting them to 241 in the second inning.
04:22Set a modest target of 181 runs, Pakistan bestmen held their nerve and chased it down with confidence, reaching the target to claim a fine six-wicket victory.
04:33Remains aged in cricketing history for Abdul Qadir's impact with the ball.
04:37Abdul Qadir's guile, courage and unshakable confidence made him a match-winner on countless occasions.
04:44For many, he was not just taking wickets, he was waving spells, sparing a whole generation to dream with the ball in hand.
04:51The match officiated by umpires Mehboob Shah and Shaqeel Khan.
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04:58Thank you very much.
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