The former Foreign Secretary and former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Muhammad Khan has passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday morning.
In a statement, the PCB, through its Chairman, the Board of Governors and employees, expressed deep sadness and sorrow over the passing away of former Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan.
The PCB, through its Chairman, Board of Governors and employees, expresses deep sadness over the passing of former Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/IOmJWAJLu3
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 23, 2024
Shaharyar Khan served as the Chairman of PCB for two different terms from December 2003 to October 2006 and from August 2014 to August 2017. He 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.
“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,” the PCB said.
The Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi: “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.
“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.”