He was the main founding figure of Pakistan cricket after partition.
I recently spotted a Facebook page with the title "We support Pakistan cricket not the nation".
The paper goes on to say that "their candid comments" will "seal the fate of Pakistan cricket for some time to come".
The freakish regenerative powers of Pakistan cricket are another highlight for my money.
Everyone feels that there has been a change both on the field and off the field for Pakistan cricket.
Pakistan cricket was passing through a difficult period at that time, as allegations of match fixing were first brought up.
"Pakistan cricket has matured and the players realise the importance of playing the game as it should."
He is considered a future asset for Pakistan cricket.
"Pakistan cricket has proved itself to be resilient before, and in all likelihood will do so yet again," he wrote.
It is too soon, however, for anyone to issue Pakistan cricket with a clean bill of health.