Billy Ibadulla, an ex-all-rounder for Pakistan, passed away on Friday at the age of 88. He was the first hitter from Pakistan to make a century in his Test debut, having participated in four matches between 1964 and 1967.
In 1964, Ibadulla made his Test debut in Karachi against Australia, scoring 166 runs in the opening innings. He shared a 249-run opening partnership with wicketkeeper Abdul Kadir, another rookie. In Test cricket, it continues to be the greatest partnership for any wicket between two debutants.

Billy Ibadulla, an ex-all-rounder for Pakistan, passed away on Friday at the age of 88. He was the first hitter from Pakistan to make a century in his Test debut, having participated in four matches between 1964 and 1967.
In 1964, Ibadulla made his Test debut in Karachi against Australia, scoring 166 runs in the opening innings. He shared a 249-run opening partnership with wicketkeeper Abdul Kadir, another rookie. In Test cricket, it continues to be the greatest partnership for any wicket between two debutants.
Ibadulla amassed 829 runs and claimed 84 wickets in 64 List A matches. In addition, he officiated 12 List A games and 20 first-class matches. In New Zealand, he also operated a private coaching clinic.
Kassem Ibadulla, his son, represented Gloucestershire and Otago in 31 first-class matches as well as 19 List A contests.
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