Tahir Shah (cricketer)
Pakistani cricketer and umpire (1959–2025)
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Tahir Shah (Urdu: طاہر شاہ; 27 January 1959 – 3 February 2025) was a Pakistani first-class cricketer.[1] He was also an umpire and stood in matches in the 2015–16 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[2]
Lahore, West Pakistan, Pakistan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 January 1959 Lahore, West Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 3 February 2025 (aged 66) |
Source: Cricinfo, 1 November 2015 | |
Early life and education
Career
Shah initially joined Universal Cricket Club and later moved to Dharampura Cricket Club.[3] Shah captained his college team and was selected for the Punjab University team in the 1974–75 season.[3]
In 1975–76, Shah debuted for Lahore B in the Patron's Trophy, scoring 64 and 69 against Hyderabad.[3] His first-class career, consisting of four matches, ended in the 1978–79 season with his appearance for WAPDA.[3]
Shah was a founding member and President of Shaheen Cricket Club since 1978.[3] He served as a selector for Islamia College's intermediate and degree teams and was a selector for Pakistan Universities for one season.[3]
Shah worked with Service Industries Limited, managing their cricket team and leading them to Grade I first-class cricket twice.[3] He was involved in a dispute within the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) which led to a High Court case and Shah's eventual departure from Servis Industries without financial compensation.[3]
Later life and death
Shah later worked as a journalist and commentator, contributing to various publications and Radio Pakistan.[3]
Shah died from a cardiac arrest on 3 February 2025, at the age of 66.[4]
