Pakistan's oldest Test cricketer Israr Ali passes away

February 03, 2016 01:36

Former Pakistani cricketer Israr Ali, who was the country's oldest living Test cricketer, has passed away at the age of 88. Born on May 1, 1927 in Jullundar (now Jalandhar) in India, Ali an all-rounder was a member of Pakistan's first Test squad which went to India in 1952 and played two tests.

He also appeared in Pakistan's first test 60 years ago. He passed away yesterday in his hometown Okara in Punjab province.

A southpaw medium fast bowler, Ali played in two more tests against Australia in 1959 before he ended his test career with six wickets and also appeared in 40 first class matches and claimed 114 wickets at an average of 22.63 and making 1,130 runs at 20.54.

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