Renowned cricket journalist and former first-class cricketer Qamar Ahmed Khan has passed away in Karachi at the age of 88.
Widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s pioneering cricket journalists, Qamar Ahmed earned international recognition for his decades of reporting, writing and analysis of the game.
Born in Uttar Pradesh on October 23, 1937, he made his first-class debut for Sindh during the 1956-57 season. In his maiden Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match against Karachi Whites, he took three wickets.
He later represented Hyderabad in the 1958-59 season and played a key role in the team’s first-ever victory, claiming six wickets in the second innings against Khairpur.
Qamar Ahmed captained Hyderabad in the 1961-62 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, while his highest first-class score was an unbeaten 68.
He is remembered as one of the most respected voices in cricket journalism, with a career spanning several decades.