First Pakistani batter who scored century on Test debut dies at 88

Former Pakistani all-rounder Khalid Ibadulla passed away at the age of 88 in New Zealand.

Khalid Ibadulla represented Pakistan in 4 Test matches from 1964 to 1967 and was the first Pakistani batter to score a century on Test debut.

He made this record in 1964 against Australia in the first Test match played in Karachi.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has offered condolences on the death of Khalid Ibadulla.

Khalid Ibadulla was born on December 20, 1935 in Lahore and was known as Billy in cricket circles in England.

The all-rounder was associated with the Warwickshire county in England for a long time.

Ibadulla built a fine career with Warwickshire. He was one of the first Pakistanis to play county cricket after being overlooked for Pakistan selection for the 1954 tour to England. He went to England and played as a professional cricketer and did so successfully. He played about 18 seasons, including key roles in two limited-overs cup titles in three years. Ibadulla took 3-25 and scored 28 in Warwickshire’s four-wicket win in the 1968 final.