Wasim Raja dies playing cricket

Published August 24, 2006

KARACHI, Aug 23: Former Pakistan all rounder Wasim Raja died of a heart attack on Wednesday in London, a Pakistan team official said. He was 54. The assistant manager of the Pakistan touring side in London told Reuters that Wasim, who played 57 tests and 54 one-day internationals, died while playing in a club match.

“We have been told by his wife that he died of a heart attack while playing a friendly game today. We are getting further details,” Asad Mustafa said on telephone. Wasim was one of Pakistan’s most gifted all rounders due to his swashbuckling batting and ability to bowl pace and leg-spin. He was coach of the Pakistan team in 1997.—Reuters

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