Abdul Qadir, the man who revived the art of legspin bowling, has passed away in Lahore from a cardiac arrest.

Qadir, an integral part of Pakistan's most successful sides in the 1980s and a valuable mentor to Shane Warne and Mushtaq Ahmed among others, was 63, nine days short of his next birthday.

Qadir worked with Pakistan cricket in several capacities after his playing career was over and ran a private academy just outside Gaddafi Stadium. "PCB is shocked at the news of 'maestro' Abdul Qadir's passing and has offered its deepest condolences to his family and friends," the PCB tweeted.

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