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Zaheer Abbas back home after heart surgery

15 October 2018

Gloucestershire Cricket understands that former Pakistan cricket captain, Zaheer Abbas, has been discharged from hospital after undergoing successful heart surgery to resolve a cardiac issue.  The 71-year-old, who was hospitalised on Sunday in Karachi, is now recovering.

Abbas played 78 Tests and 62 ODIs for Pakistan from 1969 to 1985.   During his time with Gloucestershire (1972-1985) he played 206 matches and scored 16,083 runs at an average of 49.79.

He was appointed as the President of International Cricket Council in 2015.

Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket sends him their best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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