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Qasim Umar

b. 1957

Pakistani cricketer

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Born 1957. Qasim Umar is a Kenyan cricketer.

Qasim Ali Umar (; born 9 February 1957) is a Kenyan-born Pakistani former cricketer. He was the first black Pakistani cricketer who played in 26 Test matches and 31 One Day Internationals between 1983 and 1987 for the Pakistani national cricket team before getting banned for admitting his involvement in spot fixing.

Umar was a capable opening batsman as well as having the ability to bat anywhere in the middle order. He matriculated from the prestigious private boys' school, St Paul's English High School, in Karachi, on a cricket scholarship in 1974.

Born in Kenya, Umar migrated to Pakistan with his family in 1957. His mother was Kenyan, and due to his East African features, he was often mistaken as a member of the Sheedi community.

After the ban, he left Pakistan to settle down in Manchester, United Kingdom.

In 2018, Karachi Municipal Corporation named a fly-over after him near National Stadium, Karachi.

Controversies In 1985–86, he became the first player to make claims on the impact of recreational and performance-enhancing drugs in cricket.

Umar also accepted gifts and accused his teammates of indulging in sexual relations with prostitutes in return for underperforming in certain matches.

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St Paul's English High School
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Qasim Umar?

Pakistani cricketer

When was Qasim Umar born?

Qasim Umar was born on 9 February 1957 in Nairobi.

What is Qasim Umar's occupation?

Qasim Umar is a cricketer.

What nationality is Qasim Umar?

Qasim Umar is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Qasim Umar

· Wikidata: Q7267016

· DBpedia: Qasim Umar

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