{"id":93217,"date":"2024-11-21T12:40:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=93217"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:40:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:40:34","slug":"former-pakistani-cricketer-turned-umpire-mohammad-nazir-junior-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2024\/93217\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Pakistani cricketer-turned-umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior passes away"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer and umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior passed away at the age of 78 after battling with prolonged illness, his son Noman Nazir confirmed on Thursday.\u00a0 Nazir had been severely ill and undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Punjab&#8217;s capital city\u00a0since last week before his unfortunate demise. The Lahore-born cricketer was seriously injured five years ago after he faced a traffic accident which caused his health to deteriorate. The right-handed cricketer, who represented Pakistan in 14 Test matches and four ODIs,\u00a0took 34 wickets throughout his international career.\u00a0He claimed seven wickets in the first innings of his debut Test \u2014 the first Pakistani spinner to achieve the feat. He then pursued a career in umpiring and officiated 15 ODIs and five Tests during a brief stint. Nazir Junior was revered for his cricketing acumen and contributions towards nurturing raw talent. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman\u00a0Mohsin Naqvi and the cricketing fraternity\u00a0expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the former cricketer and umpire. Naqvi paid rich tributes to Nazir Junior\u2019s services to Pakistan cricket. &#8220;On behalf of the PCB, I express my condolences and grief over the demise of our former Test Cricketer Mohammad Nazir,&#8221; he said in a statement.\u00a0 &#8220;We extend our deepest sympathies and share the grief of his friends and family. His contributions to Pakistan cricket will always be remembered.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer and umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior passed away at the age of 78 after battling with prolonged illness, his son Noman Nazir confirmed on Thursday.\u00a0 Nazir had been severely ill and undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Punjab&#8217;s capital city\u00a0since last week before his unfortunate demise. 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