Lahore, 23 February 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board today expressed its sadness following the passing of former international umpire Rab Nawaz Snr. He was 85 and fighting a prolonged illness.
Nawaz – a right-hand batter and right-arm off-spin bowler – played two first-class matches and officiated two ODIs from 1982 to 1984.
He made his umpiring debut in match between Pakistan and Sri Llanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 29 March 1982 and officiated his last ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Sialkot Cricket Stadium on 2 December 1984.
The entire PCB family offers its deepest sympathies to the family of Rab Nawaz Snr during this difficult time.
May the departed soul rest in eternal peace and may the Almighty grant strength and solace to the family and loved ones to endure this irreparable loss.
