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The powerful former
chairman of the PCB, Shaharyar Khan, has died in Lahore. His age was
eighty-nine.
Career diplomat Khan served as chairman twice, from 2004 to 2017 and from 2003
to 2006. In addition, he managed the Pakistani team twice, most notably during
the historic 1999 tour of India.
Mohsin Naqvi, the
current PCB chair said: “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.”