Pakistan's oldest living cricket player passes away at 95 in Birmingham

Pakistan's oldest cricketer, Wazir Mohammad, has passed away at 95 in the UK. A key member of Pakistan's inaugural Test squad in 1952, he represented the nation in 20 matches between 1952 and 1959. Mohammad was celebrated for his graceful batting, notably a stellar 189 against the West Indies and a vital 42 in the historic 1954 Oval Test win.

Wazir Mohammad (Getty Images)

Wazir Mohammad, Pakistan's oldest living cricket player, died at 95 in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Monday. He was the eldest among the famous Mohammad brothers and played 20 Test matches for Pakistan between 1952 and 1959. Wazir was the last surviving member of Pakistan's first Test squad that played in 1952. After retiring from cricket, Wazir worked as an advisor to the Pakistan Cricket Board before relocating to the UK. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his condolences to the family and acknowledged Wazir's significant contributions to Pakistan cricket. Like his brothers, Wazir was known for his elegant batting style. He played crucial innings in Pakistan's early Test victories, including a remarkable 189 runs against West Indies at Port of Spain in 1957-58, leading to Pakistan's win. His score of 42 runs as Pakistan's highest scorer in the historic 1954 Oval Test victory remains another notable achievement of his career.

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