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Hanif was a great batsman, a valued teammate and a wonderful person says Intikhab

London – August 11, 2016: The Manager of the Pakistan cricket team Intikhab Alam, the Coach Mickey Arthur and Captain Misbah-ul-Haq offered their heartfelt condolences to the Mohammad family, through Hanif Mohammad's son Shoaib Mohammad, on the sad demise of the legendary Little Master after protracted illness caused by cancer.

“This is a sad day for Pakistan cricket. Hanif was a great batsman, a valued teammate and a wonderful person. He was great servant to Pakistan cricket.", said Intikhab Alam.

Mickey Arthur added his condolences stating: “This is very sad news. Hanif is one of the all time great cricketers. His records have stood the test of time and he was a crucial influence on Pakistan test cricket as a captain and player.”

"May the soul of the departed rest in eternal peace. The team’s prayers are with Hanif and his family. He was a legend of the game in Pakistan and an inspiration to our current generation of cricketers. He will be sadly missed and we pay tribute to him", said Misbah-ul-Haq.