Former PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has breathed his last at the age of 89, as confirmed by the board on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
A press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday revealed, “The Pakistan Cricket Board, through its Chairman, the Board of Governors and employees, expresses deep sadness and sorrow over the passing away of former Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan earlier this morning, in Lahore. He was 89.”
It continued, “He served as the Chairman of PCB for two different terms, from December 2003 to October 2006 and from August 2014 to August 2017.”
“Shaharyar Khan also worked as team manager of the Pakistan National Men’s team during the 1999 tour of India and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003,” added the official statement by PCB.
The cricket board in the press release shared their sympathies with Shahrayar’s family noting, “The PCB pays 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 also expressed his sorrow, “On behalf of the PCB, I express my deep condolences and grief over the passing of former Chairman Shaharyar Khan. He was a fine administrator and served Pakistan Cricket with utmost dedication.”
Naqvi added, “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.”
