Ex-PCB chairman Ijaz Butt passes away in Lahore
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Ijaz Butt played eight test matches for Pakistan
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Pakistan Cricket Board former chairman Ijaz Butt, who was also a test cricketer, breathed his last in Lahore on Thursday. He was 85.
Confirming his death through a Tweet, the PCB expressed that it was saddened by the news of ex-PCB chairman Ijaz Butt’s death. The board also expressed condolences to his family and friends as well.
The PCB is saddened by the news of the passing of former Test cricketer and ex-PCB chairman Ijaz Butt. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/EH0UuMBfhN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 3, 2023
Being a wicket-keeper/batsman, Butt played eight test matches for Pakistan and served the PCB as chairman from 2008 to 2011.
PCB’s former Chairman Ijaz Butt passed away in Lahore today. He was 85 and suffering from illness for last many years. Ijaz played 8 Test matches for Pakistan and served as PCB’s Chairman from 2008 to 2011.May Allah rest his soul in peace Aameen pic.twitter.com/JN9LIdRiPQ
— Mirza Iqbal Baig (@mirzaiqbal80) August 3, 2023