Tahir Shah (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 January 1959 Lahore, West Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | 3 February 2025 (aged 66) |
Source: Cricinfo, 1 November 2015 | |
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]
Early life and education
[edit]Tahir Shah was born on 27 January 1959 in Lahore.[3] He earned a B.A. from Islamia College, Lahore.[3]
Shah completed his master's in Economics from Islamia College (Civil Lines) in 1976 while developing his skills as a wicket-keeper batsman.[3]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tahir Shah". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ "Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pool B: Rawalpindi v Khan Research Laboratories at Rawalpindi, Oct 26-29, 2015". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tahir Shah - battling against heavy odds". Cricket World.
- ^ "Former first-class cricketer Tahir Shah passes away". 24 News. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
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