Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali's mother passes away, cricket fraternity offers condolences

Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali took to Twitter on Monday to announce the unfortunate news that his mother had passed ...

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: March 22, 2021 08:30 PM2021-03-22T20:30:00+5:302021-03-22T20:30:00+5:30

Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali's mother passes away, cricket fraternity offers condolences | Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali's mother passes away, cricket fraternity offers condolences

Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali's mother passes away, cricket fraternity offers condolences

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Pakistani cricketer Azhar Ali took to Twitter on Monday to announce the unfortunate news that his mother had passed away. "My mother has passed away this afternoon inna lillah hi wa inna eliehi rajion, soon will inform details regarding janaza (funeral) but I have request [everyone] to follow sops for COVID when attending the janaza. Please make dua for her," tweeted. As soon as Azhar announced the news, cricketers and fans of the former Pakistan captain took to Twitter to offer their condolences. Sarfaraz Ahmed prayer for the departed soul.

"Dear Azhar, my deepest, heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother. God rest her soul," tweeted Alan Wilkins. Azhar had made his Test debut for Pakistan against Australia in the first Test at Lord’s in July 2010 and his ODI debut against Ireland at Belfast in 2011.He was named ODI captain after the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, taking over from Misbah-ul-Haq. Azhar Ali is also the first batsman in history to score a triple-century in day-night Test cricket, which he hit against the West Indies in Dubai in October 2016. He is the second quickest among Pakistani batsmen to score 1000 runs in ODIs, behind Babar Azam. Azhar has scored more runs than any other Pakistani batsman in Tests during the year 2016 – 1198 from 11 Matches. Azhar Ali is currently a key figure in Pakistan's test batting lineup. 

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