Cricket legend Zaheer Abbas’s health deteriorates; admitted to ICU 

London: Legendary Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas also known as ‘Asian Bradman’ has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a London hospital after his health "deteriorated severely". 

According to details, the former cricketer was shifted to St. Mary's Hospital's ICU in critical condition.

The former captain of the national team played 78 Tests and scored 5000-plus runs at an average of nearly 45 with 12 centuries to his credit.

Abbas played 62 one-day matches during his career from 1969 to 1985. Among these 164 were first-class matches. 

Post-retirement, the legend cricketer also officiated one Test and three ODIs as an umpire and served as a selector and team manager. 

In addition, he was also the last president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2015 to 2016 before the post was abolished. 

Earlier, this year the Pakistan Cricket Board inducted him into the PCB Hall of Fame for his contribution to the game as a right-handed batter. 

Known as “run-scoring machine” by fans, the cricketer tested positive for the infection when he was traveling to England from Dubai. Abbas had been put on dialysis and artificial respiration after he complained of kidney pain upon arriving in London.

The Cricket fraternity and fans have wished speedy recovery to the cricket legend on social media.