Former Pakistan international fast bowler Farooq Hameed has died at the age of 80. Hameed, who controversially played just one Test match for Pakistan in 1964, was, in the words of Wisden, distinguished for his raw pace and potential during his short but explosive cricketing career. His demise signals the passing of an era for those who remember all that he gave to Pakistan cricket.

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A Short-Lived Cricketing Career

Farooq Hameed, who once played for Pakistan, was a right-arm fast bowler who participated in first-class cricket between the years of 1961-62 and 1969-70. He has 43 matches under his name. He took steps to obtain 111 wickets with an average of 25.21, collecting 3 five-wicket hauls and a single ten-wicket haul. During the 1964-65 season, he bested his own record while Wellington was the bowler’s team. He bowled unchanged with a score of 7 for 16, and the other team was 53 runs.

Hameed was born in Lahore and debuted in 1961-62. He was also part of the Pakistan Eaglets team that toured England in 1963. Additionally, he also played two matches for Pakistan against the Commonwealth XI during the years of 1963-64. Even after his fellow countryman cricketer Alf Grover acknowledged him as a real fast bowler, he had no other choice because of his lack of accuracy and limited opportunities to pursue retiring in 1969-70.

While Hameed played for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) domestically, he had great performances against Peshawar in 1967-68, where he delivered two five-wicket hauls. Khalid Aziz happens to be Hameed’s cousin, who is a first-class cricketer as well as a Test umpire. His sister, in fact, established the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Association along with other in the year 1978

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A Revered Legend of Pakistan Cricket

As brief as his international career was, Hameed continued to stay connected with the sport and commanded immense respect in Pakistan’s cricketing circles. His contributions as a player and as a source of inspiration to developing young cricketers were immeasurable.

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Fans Across Social Media React to His Passing

The PCB expresses its condolences on the passing of former Test fast bowler Farooq Hameed. He represented Pakistan in one Test match at the MCG against Australia in 1964. He took 111 wickets in 43 matches during his first-class career spanning from 1961/62 to 1969/70. pic.twitter.com/f3WRboib11

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 3, 2025

As news of his passing spread, cricket fans on social media remembered the Australian cricket icon and posted their heartfelt condolences to the great cricketer.

Sad to hear the news that Farooq Hamid has passed away. I was lucky enough to finally meet up with him at his home in October in Lahore. In his youth he was a great athlete. I wrote a limited Monograph on Farooq in early in 2024. Condolences to his wife & all his family. https://t.co/VZuDXEasx7 pic.twitter.com/GVThykCaKC

— David Battersby (@BattersbyDave) April 3, 2025

• One such fan shared, “Another legend of Pakistan cricket passes away. Long live Farooq Hameed. We could not have done this without you, and this will never be forgotten. The resulting piece of art.
• One other person tweeted, “Deeply saddened to hear of Farooq Hameed’s passing. As any cricket fan will tell you, a fast bowler with that much promise is a gem. My heart goes out to his family. Production of the revised paragraph
• Tariq Khan, a cricket-loving Pakistan-based columnist and commentator, reminisced, “Though he played only a single Test, his contribution to Pakistan cricket transcended statistics. Sleep easy, Mr.

In the wake of his passing, the cricketing community continues to honor the legacy of Farooq Hameed and the undying love for the game that he embodied.