Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas turns 69

KARACHI:- Born July 24, 1947 in Sialkot, Punjab, Zaheer Abbas turns 69 on Sunday. One of Pakistan’s most stylish, elegant batsman with timing and precision as his strengths mainly, and a high bat lift, Zaheer Abbas made his Test debut for Pakistan in October 1969 against New Zealand at Karachi. When set was set he could score runs in boundaries more often and it became difficult for bowlers to get him out. He is also the only Asian to have a century of centuries to his name in first-class cricket. –Agencies

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