This legend of Pakistan cricket has passed away
Sharyar Khan: There is a big news related to Pakistan cricket. A legend of Pakistan cricket has bid farewell to this world. This veteran breathed his last at the age of 89. We tell you that he was a relative of legendary former Indian captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and was ill for a long time. The Pakistan Cricket Board shared this news with fans by publishing a post on social media.
This legend of Pakistan cricket has passed away
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan, who played a major role in restoring cricket ties with India in the early 2000s, died on Saturday. Shahryar Khan was ill for a long time. He was born in Bhopal. We tell you that he was Foreign Minister of Pakistan between 1990 and 1994. In addition, he was also Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India and the United Kingdom. Between 2003 and 2006, Shahryar became chairman of PCB for the first time. Meanwhile, the Indian team had toured Pakistan twice. After that, he was also PCB boss from 2014 to 2017.
Was also the manager of the Pakistan team
Shahryar Khan was the manager of the Pakistan team during India’s tour of Pakistan in 1999 and the ODI World Cup in 2003. He belonged to the royal family of Bhopal. Current PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed sadness over his death. He said that on behalf of PCB, I express my deep condolences and sadness over the demise of former Chairman Shahryar Khan. He was a good administrator and served Pakistan cricket with utmost devotion. Pakistan cricket remains indebted to Shahryar Khan for his contributions in developing the game in the country.
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