On Saturday, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar expressed grief over the demise of former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, who passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 63 in his hometown Lahore, Pakistan. Recalling his cricketing days against the former leg spinner, Tendulkar regarded Qadir as one of the best spinners of his time.

Remember playing against Abdul Qadir, one of the best spinners of his times. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/iu03d45sJ0

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 7, 2019

In his tweet, Tendulkar paid tributes to the former cricketer and extended his heartfelt condolences to his family. Tendulkar, who had made his debut back in 1989 as a 16-year-old. Back then he had faced some of the best bowlers during his maiden tour to Pakistan. Back then, the Pakistan bowling lineup comprised of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Abdul Qadir.