Wasim Raja dies while playing

8220;We have been told by his wife that he died of a heart attack while playing a friendly game today. We are getting further details,8221; Asad Mustafa said on telephone.

Wasim was rated as one of Pakistan8217;s most gifted all rounders due to his swashbuckling batting and ability to bowl pace and leg-spin. He was coach of the Pakistan team in 1997 and was also a ICC elite panel match referee. He had settled in London after marrying a Englishwoman while studying in Durham.

His younger brother, Rameez Raja also played and captained Pakistan.