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Tahir Shah (cricketer)
Tahir Shah (born 27 January 1959) is a Pakistani former first-class cricketer.[1] He is now an umpire and stood in matches in the 2015–16 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[2] Early life and educationTahir 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] CareerShah 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] Shah has also worked as a journalist and commentator, contributing to various publications and Radio Pakistan.[3] ReferencesExternal links
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