Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore, reported PTI.
He was 66.
Rauf had made his first appearance as an umpire in international cricket in 2000. He officiated in 64 Tests (49 as on-field umpire and 15 as TV umpire), 139 ODIs and 28 T20Is and was one of Pakistan’s leading umpires in the mid 2000s.
His family members confirmed that he suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday night and was taken to a hospital but he died there.
He had not been feeling well for the last couple of days while running his business and came home early. Doctors say he had a cardiac arrest, his brother said from Lahore.
He will be buried in Lahore near his home on Thursday evening.
Rauf, who was also an accomplished first class batter and toured with the Pakistan team without playing a Test or an international match before turning to umpiring, also officiated in 11 women’s T20 games.
“Saddened to hear about passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss,” Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) President Ramiz Raja tweeted.
Rauf, who had played 71 first-class matches for National Bank and Railways before taking up umpiring, was appointed in the ICC elite panel in April 2006.
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