Veteran International Umpire Khizar Hayat Dies at Age 86

Khizar Hayat, a former Pakistani international cricket umpire, passed suddenly in Lahore at age 86 on Sunday due to having been sick for some time, as family sources reported.

Additionally, Khizar Hayat represented Pakistan Railways in first-class cricket. In the 1970s, he became an umpire and officiated domestic, One Day International, and Test matches.

Khizar Hayat officiated three World Cup matches in addition to overseeing 34 Test matches and 57 One Day Internationals.

Khizar Hayat continued to be involved with the Pakistan Cricket Board following his retirement from umpiring.

The loss of former international umpire Khizar Hayat has been lamented by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expresses grief over the death of renowned umpire Khizr Hayat.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expresses his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family.

Moreover, the world was familiar with the decisions made during the matches of the late Khizr Hayat, adding that cricket umpiring will always be grateful to Khizr Hayat.

Mohsin Naqvi said that the services of the late Khizr Hayat in the field of umpiring will be remembered for a long time.