Former Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar Khan, passed away in Lahore at the age of 89 on Saturday due to prolonged illness. Khan served as PCB chairman for two terms and as team manager during the 1999 tour of India and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.
In a statement, PCB expressed deep sadness over Khan’s passing, saying, “PCB shares its heartfelt condolences to Shaharyar Khan’s family on his sad demise and wishes to always remember him as one of the vital characters in bringing cricket back to Pakistan during the last decade.”
Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to Khan, saying, “Pakistan cricket will stay indebted to the late Shaharyar Khan for his commendable role as head of the board and for his services in the growth and development of the game in the country.”
Khan’s contributions to Pakistan cricket will be remembered, as he played a significant role in bringing the sport back to the country and served with dedication during his tenure as PCB chairman. His legacy in cricket administration will be cherished by many in the cricketing community.
