Former PCB chairman Shahryar Khan dies at the age of 89

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan died on Saturday in Lahore at the age of 89 due to prolonged illness. The PCB released a statement announcing the passing of Shahryar Khan, which read, ‘The Pakistan Cricket Board, through its Chairman, Board of Governors and staff, is deeply saddened by the demise of former Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan in Lahore this morning. Expresses. Let us tell you, he was 89 years old. Geo News Urdu said that according to family sources, Shahryar Khan was ill for a long time and will be buried in Karachi.

PCB: Shahryar took over the post of PCB Chairman in 2003

Famous journalist Nauman Niaz expressed grief over the demise of the former PCB chairman. In December 2003, Shahryar took over as PCB chairman from General Tauqeer Zia. This was that time. When PCB’s reputation was damaged due to allegations of financial mismanagement and nepotism. After his arrival, the board changed and emerged with a strong leadership. His appointment played an important role in changing Pakistan cricket. In 2004, he appointed former English cricketer Bob Woolmer as national team coach and bringing in Woolmer immediately bore fruit as the team looked more stable.

PCB: Shahryar has had a brilliant political career

When India’s influence was growing rapidly in the world of cricket, they started facing challenges on the international stage. In October 2006, his tenure ended two months before his contract was due to expire. He was accused of failure to handle players with authority during the Darrell Hair-Oval crisis. In 2006, umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove said that the Pakistan team was involved in ball tampering on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England. After an illustrious political career, he was appointed as the PCB Chairman. Between 1957 and 1994, he served as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan as well as ambassador and high commissioner. He also served as Third Secretary in London, Second Secretary in Tunis and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Jordan in 1976 before being posted to London in 1987. Shahryar also served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to France from 1999 to 2001.

Became PCB Chairman once again in 2014

They also worked as a team. Manager of the Pakistan national men’s team during the 1999 tour of India and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003. His second term as PCB chairman began in 2014 at a time when Pakistan cricket was once again in turmoil. The role of president changed hands several times between Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf. Shahryar was finally inducted as chairman after an unopposed vote by the PCB Board of Governors.

PCB expressed condolences to Shahryar Khan’s family

Quoting a statement from Pakistan Cricket, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, ‘On behalf of the PCB, I express my deep condolences and sorrow on the demise of former chairman Shahryar Khan. He was a good administrator and served Pakistan cricket with utmost dedication. He said, ‘Pakistan will remain indebted to late Shahryar Khan for his commendable role as the head of the Cricket Board and his services in the development of the game in the country.’