Pakistani cricketers mourn the loss of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on Sunday after a long fight with his illness. Many cricketers including Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar and others took to Twitter to express their distress.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un” Sir the Legacy you left will never be forgotten #LegendNeverDies Father of our Nuclear power program #DrAbdulQadeerKhan #RIP we will miss this beautiful smile #GoodBye pic.twitter.com/vmVNRCYOiU

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) October 10, 2021

محسن پاکستان، ایٹمی سائنسدان ڈاکٹر عبدالقدیر خان کے انتقال کا سن کر بہت دکھ ھوا۔ ڈاکٹر صاحب نے پاکستان کو ایٹمی قوت بنانے میں اہم کردار ادا کیا جو ملک کے دفاع کے لیے بہت ضروری تھا۔ ہمیشہ اچھی طرح ملتے تھے اور کرکٹ کے شوقین تھے ۔ اللہ انکی مغفرت کرے آمین

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 10, 2021

Dr.Abdul Qadeer khan passed away. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon. He had a very big role in my career as i played for KRL for many years. His note of appreciation is one of my most cherished possessions.
He was truly Mohsin e Pakistan.#DrAbdulQadeerKhan pic.twitter.com/UALbd550Lq

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 10, 2021

Sad to learn about the death of our national hero and asset who dedicated his life for our country. His contributions made us stand proud and strong. Sir, you will always be remembered as #Mohsin-e-Pakistan and we will forever be indebted to you. Thank you, #DrAbdulQadeerKhan. pic.twitter.com/GuAMwurjk6

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 10, 2021

Hero of Pakistan Dr Abdul Qadeer sb passes away. His contributions to make Pakistan a nuclear weapon state wil be remembered always. May Almighty Allah bless him jannah Aameen 🤲🏼 pic.twitter.com/DbhMO4d9oB

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 10, 2021

Another hero of the nation is gone.May Allah give him highest place in Jannah, Ameen… Our pride,
our hero. Dr Abdul Qadeer khan sb we will miss you… #DrAbdulQadeerKhan pic.twitter.com/ExfXuLc1dx

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) October 10, 2021

Without Abdul Qadeer khan sir service,Pakistan would never have been the first Muslim nuclear nation. He were able to achieve the capability under very tough circumstances. We will miss our hero,Its my humble request to all to pray for him that may Allah give him jannah Ameen 🤲 pic.twitter.com/tKYXnE7BFs

— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) October 10, 2021

Rest in peace our brave, great and sincere hero💔#DrAbdulQadeerKhan pic.twitter.com/TjO1ruzokz

— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) October 10, 2021

اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّا اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
A very sad news and a huge loss indeed. I salute Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan sahib for all his unmatched and historic services. Allah Pak Jannat mein aalaw mukaam ataa farmayen. Aameen pic.twitter.com/hLkyVxCL0a

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) October 10, 2021

While former cricketer and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also extended his condolences for the great Pakistani scientist.

Besides being a great scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was a cricket fan almost a cricket tragic. Had a tremendous meeting with him in 2002 at his residence regarding cricket technology. Have a good mind to dedicate a chapter on that meeting in my book, whenever I pen one. RIP!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) October 10, 2021

Dr Khan was admitted to a local hospital where his health deteriorated early morning on Sunday. PTV said that the nuclear scientist died after being transferred to a hospital with lung problems.

Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter and wrote that Dr Khan was loved by the nation because of his critical contribution to making Pakistan a nuclear weapon state.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr A Q Khan. He was loved by our nation bec of his critical contribution in making us a nuclear weapon state. This has provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbour. For the people of Pakistan he was a national icon.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 10, 2021

A large number of people, including cabinet members, parliamentarians and military officers, attended the funeral prayers of the national icon.