Former PCB chairman Shahryar Khan passes away

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Mohammad Khan passed away after a protracted illness at the age of 89 in Lahore on Saturday.

The former foreign secretary was rushed to a hospital after his condition was deteriorated in wee hours of the day.

He left behind a widow and four children to mourn his death.

Born in Bhopal, India, Khan held the top PCB office twice. He had also served as manager of the national cricket team.

The PCB through its Chairman, the Board of Governors and employees, expresses deep sadness and sorrow over the passing away of former Chairman.

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.

“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,” said Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi

“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.”

His funeral prayers will be offered tomorrow (Sunday) in Karachi.

Brief career profile

Shaharyar Khan first held the office when he took over from Gen Tauqir Zia in December 2003.

In 2004 he roped in Bob Woolmer as the national coach, and it proved a successful appointment.

His stint came to an end in October 2006, two months before his contract was due to expire anyway.

In August 2014, Shaharyar Khan took over as PCB reigns again till 2017.

He came to the job after a distinguished political career. He had a spell as Pakistan’s foreign secretary, and was also an ambassador and a high commissioner between 1957 and 1994.

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.

The senior Nawab of Pataudi was his uncle, and the junior Nawab – Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi – was his first cousin.