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Zulfiqar Ahmed (Pakistani cricketer)

Zulfiqar Ahmed (Pakistani cricketer)

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Zulfiqar Ahmed (born 22 November 1926 – 3 October 2008[1]) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in nine Test matches from 1952 to 1956. He was educated at Islamia College, Lahore.

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He was primarily an off-spin bowler, but was also a very useful late-order batsman. His finest hour was when he took 11 for 79 in the match in a Test against New Zealand in Karachi in 1955.[2]

His sister, Shahzadi, married Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Pakistan's first Test cricket captain.[3]

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  1. [1]
    "Former Test cricketer Zulfiqar passes away". Daily Times. 4 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
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    Pakistan v New Zealand, Karachi 1955-56
  3. [3]
    "Cricketing dynasties: The 22 families of Pakistan Test cricket — Part 2 | Sports | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.


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