Pakistan's oldest living cricketer Wazir Mohammad dies at 95

Pakistan's oldest living cricketer, Wazir Mohammad, passed away in Birmingham on Monday. Wazir, the eldest of Pakistan's famous Mohammad brothers, died at 95. 

Wazir was part of Pakistan's first Test series against India in 1952/53 and had played impactful roles in his team's victories in the Oval and Port of Spain.

The Pakistan Cricket Board mourned the death of the former batter.  "The PCB is deeply saddened by the



passing of former Pakistan Test batter Wazir Mohammad. One of the four Mohammad brothers to represent Pakistan in Test cricket, he featured in 20 matches for his country from 1952 to 1959. The PCB extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," PCB wrote in a statement.

Meanwhile, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi also paid his tribute to the former cricketer. "Wazir Mohammad’s services to cricket will always be remembered," Naqvi said in his statement.