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Federal government to bear expenses of Hanif Mohammad’s treatment: PM Nawaz

The 81-year-old was hospitalised early Sunday due to complications from a recurring cancer disease

Sports Desk July 31, 2016

Hanif Mohammad. PHOTO: AFP

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced that the federal government will bear all medical expenses of former Pakistan cricketer Hanif Mohammad

The 81-year-old was hospitalised early Sunday due to complications from a recurring cancer disease.

According to doctors who were quoted by Express News, he will be undergoing a series of tests in Karachi.

The prime minister praised the legendary batsman for his services to the country and also prayed for his speedy recovery.

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Earlier, however, the batting legend complained that no government official was responding to his calls for financial assistance.

“My son Shoaib has been calling everyone; Sindh’s governor, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and his brother Shahbaz Sharif, but no one answered,” he said.

“I consider myself an unfortunate person because of this.”

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Born in Junagadh, then part of British India, Hanif represented Pakistan in 55 Tests, scoring 3,915 runs at an average of 43.98. He still holds the record for highest score (337) in an innings by a Pakistani batsman, followed by Inzamamul Haq (329) and Younus Khan (313).

The veteran was also named as Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1968.

COMMENTS (7)

Saail | 8 years ago | Reply Again the same story. Prime Ministers should not be attempting to gain popular acclaim and noble credentials with these one off gestures. They should be maniacally focused on providing facilities to the country's citizens that the need for such special actions is eliminated.

Puppet | 8 years ago | Reply Where is the champion of cancer treatment, IK of SKMH? Here is the man who can't afford treatment and happens to be a famous cricketer also, IK should come forward and help him or are they good enough only to treat afghan taliban leaders?

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Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Hanifbhai, have some one in your family contact Narendra Modi. He respects you as a cricketer and a fellow Gujarati. He can arrange for your treatment in the famous AIMS Hospitals in India. We wish for your speedy recovery.

Wali Khan | 8 years ago | Reply The Prime Minister's treatment on tax payers money. The singers, film stars, and sportsmen's on tax-payers expense. Did they share their fortune with the nation when they were at the prime of their professional careersand why should a poor taxpayer pay for these leeches?

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply Being a fellow cricketer, thought IK and Shaukat Khanam would take up his treatment..?

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply Felt very sad to read about Little Master. Only Mian Sahib has a heart to listen calls of helpless people. Mr. Hanif Muhammad should be treated in dignity and respect.

NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply Hanif Muhammad to date remains the best batsmen Pakistan ever had. A true gentleman cricketer and at opposites to what we have today. He brought joy and relief to our hearts when he came into bat and stabilized the game for Pakistan. Get well soon, Chief. Salams

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