Former Pakistan off-spinner and umpire Mohammad Nazir dies

Mohammad Nazir, the former Pakistan off-spinner and umpire, died on Thursday following a lengthy illness at 78 years of age.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared the news of his demise on X.
"The PCB is saddened by the passing of former Test cricketer and umpire Mohammad Nazir. He represented Pakistan in 14 Tests and four ODIs from 1969 to 1984, taking 37 international wickets. He also officiated five Tests and 15 ODIs as an umpire. PCB offers its heartfelt condolences to his friends and family," the country's cricket body wrote on X.
During his international career, Nazir represented Pakistan in 14 Test matches and 4 ODIs. His Test career spanned across 14 years. His memorable debut Test performance against New Zealand in 1969 remains a significant highlight of his career.
In that drawn Test at Karachi, Nazir scored an unbeaten 29 runs and claimed impressive bowling figures of 7 for 99.
He claimed 37 wickets in international matches. Following his retirement from cricket, Nazir transitioned into umpiring, serving at both international and domestic levels. His umpiring career included officiating in five Test matches and 15 ODIs.
Despite being a steady performer in Pakistan's domestic cricket circuit, Nazir's Test career saw limited opportunities after his debut series until November 1980, when he was selected for a home series against the West Indies. He took 16 wickets in the four-Test series.
His domestic performances, where he also played for Pakistan Railways, were notable, with 86 wickets in the 1981-82 season, 70 wickets in 1982-83 and 85 wickets in the 1985-86 season.