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Tahir Shah (cricketer)

Pakistani cricketer and umpire (1959–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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]

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Early life and education

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

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]

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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]

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