Aamer Bashir Explained

Aamer Bashir
Country:Pakistan
Birth Date:23 February 1972
Birth Place:Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Death Place:Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Batting:Right-handed
Role:Batsman
Club1:Multan
Year1:1989–2004
Club2:United Bank Limited
Year2:1992–1997
Club3:Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Club4:Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
Year4:2006–2009
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/38962.html ESPNCricinfo

Aamer Bashir (Urdu: عامر بشیر; 23 February 1972 – 20 December 2010) was a Pakistani first-class cricketer.

Cricket career

He debuted in the 1989/90 season. He was a right-handed batsman who made over 8,000 runs in his career. For many years he was on the fringes of selection for Pakistan, but the closest he got to playing for his country was selection to the squad for a One Day International against India in 2005.Played as Professional for Hollinwood C C and Uppermill CC in the UK.

Death

Bashir died on 20 December 2010 following a long battle with stomach cancer.[1] He was 38 years old.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cricket: Aamer Bashir passes away – The Express Tribune . Tribune.com.pk . 20 December 2010 . 1 January 2011.
  2. Web site: Leading News Resource of Pakistan . Daily Times . 21 December 2010 . 1 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022082500/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C12%5C21%5Cstory_21-12-2010_pg2_4 . 22 October 2012 .