London, July 06: Former Pakistan fast bowler Khan Mohammad, 81, has died in London. Khan had undergone surgery after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
A fine bowler in his day, Khan played 13 Tests for his country between 1952 and 1958, taking 54 wickets at an average of 23.92. He made his debut in Delhi during Pakistan’s first Test series, the tour of India in 1952-53. Khan was the first man to bowl an over in Tests for Pakistan, and the first wicket-taker, bowling Indian opener Panjay Roy on debut. He formed a potent new-ball pair with Fazal Mahmood.
He also went on the tour to England in 1954 and played in the home series against New Zealand in 1955-56 and Australia in 1956-57. The highlight of his career was the Dacca Test against New Zealand in 1955 in which he took 8 for 41.
Khan is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
—–Agencies