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8 unusual facts about Nazim Shirazi


Jahangir Shah

His cousin, Nazim Shirazi was considered the finest cricketing talent of the country in the early 80's.

Nazim Shirazi

It was a miserable experience for the local side as the magic of Doshi's spin was too much for them.

The West Bengal team won the match by an innings and 42 runs with Doshi taking 12 wickets.

After the Bangladesh top order collapsed against the spin of Indian test bowler Rakesh Shukla, Nazim, along with his cousin Jahangir Shah Badshah repaired the damage.

Sadly, this was his last season in international cricket, as very soon, he along with his family moved to Los Angeles, USA.

Thanks mainly to Shirazi, his local side dominated the cricketing scenario of Los Angeles for more than decade.

Nazim was one of the few Bangladeshi players who could handle Doshi properly.

During March, 1983, he played against the touring West Bengal side, led by Indian test player Dilip Doshi.



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