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Aamer Bashir ( ur, عامر بشیر; 23 February 1972 – 20 December 2010) was a Pakistani first-class
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Cricket career

He debuted in the 1989/90 season. He was a
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who made over 8,000 runs in his career. For many years he was on the fringes of selection for
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, but the closest he got to playing for his country was selection to the squad for a
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against India in 2005. Played as Professional for Hollinwood C C and Uppermill CC in the UK.


Death

Bashir died on 20 December 2010 following a long battle with
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. He was 38 years old.


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