SPIN wizard Abdul Qadir wants to play in the Lancashire League next season.

The 40-year-old former Pakistan Test star, considered the finest spin bowler ever, says he will consider offers from any interested parties.

But they will have to make it worth his while.

Qadir runs a successful property and construction business in Pakistan in addition to a sports goods company.

But he is willing to play in East Lancashire next season IF the price is right.

"If I received a good offer I would definitely think about it," he said after leading a Shahid Nawaz International XI to success over a President's XI in a benefit match for the Read professional at Read CC.

"The standard here today was very good and I enjoyed myself immensely.

"Shahid is a good friend, like a younger brother, and he tells me I would enjoy playing cricket here. At the moment I play like a king - I play if I want to and if I don't, I don't.

"But, certainly, if the offer is very good I would be happy to play here next season."

A number of clubs are believed to have expressed an interest in landing Qadir but no official approach has yet been made.

In a splendidly entertaining match Shahid's International XI reached 267 for six with Nawaz scoring an unbeaten 82 before retiring.

The President's XI ate away at the total but eventually came up nine runs short with 258 for eight.

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