Lahore: Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shehryar Khan passed away.
The family has confirmed the demise of the deceased. The late Shahryar M. Khan served as the manager of the national cricket team, twice as PCB Chairman, and also as Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Shahryar M. Khan was born on March 29, 1934, in Lucknow, India.
Settling in Karachi, Shahryar Khan embarked on a distinguished career as a diplomat, serving as Pakistan’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, besides managing the national cricket team and chairing the PCB twice.
On Saturday morning, Shahryar Khan’s health suddenly deteriorated, leading to his demise. He was 89 years old at the time of his passing and is survived by his widow and four children. The body of the deceased is being transported to Karachi via air ambulance.
The funeral prayers of Shahryar Khan will be held in Karachi, with the announcement of the timing to be made later.
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: “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.
