Kasim Feroze Khan

KFK - Gains and losses

Crossroads often present one with defining moments of one’s life. In 1976, given a choice between cricket and career, the heavy-hearted Kasim Feroze, only 18, opted to give up his sporting dreams.

A Cricketing Messiah – Abdul Dyer

The city of Karachi mourned the passing away of 84-year old Abdul Dyer, on a scale that befitted his stature. The man of jovial outlook, equally adored and respected in business, cricket and showbiz circles, breathed his last on July 13.

Nadeem Yousuf - Cricket Crusader

Nadeem Yousuf, an all-round cricketer of note in his days in the Pakistan domestic cricket, embodies restless energy that if channelled prudently could serve the game, he has devoted most of his 64 years to, with great results.

Leading the Way - Mahboob Shah

Mahboob Shah’s standing as one of the leading umpires in world cricket reached a new peak in the year 1987.

Kafiluddin Ahmad - The Miracle Man

On the day that the National Stadium, Karachi (NSK) celebrated its 66th birthday as an international cricket venue, it was time to remind ourselves of the brains behind its creation, back in the amateur days of the game in 1955.

Farewell Pervez Akhtar - An Obituary

One of gentle nature, Mian Pervez Akhtar, a first-class cricketer and a well-known administrator of the game, passed away on April 27. The 68-year old right-hand opening or middle order batsman, a product of Minto Park, Lahore, was a victim of coronavirus, a worldwide pandemic.

An evening with the Little Master

In September 2011, the writer alongside Abdul Dyer and Arslan Mirza, paid a visit to legendry Pakistan opening batsman, Hanif Mohammad. The great batsman of the bygone era, on his annual visit to U.K. was staying with his family in Wembley, London.

Tahir Shah - battling against heavy odds

One has to admire the tenacity of 65-year old Tahir Shah, who having taken the brunt of the stress, both physically and mentally, for the last few decades, remains determined to soldier on.

Akhtar Butt - Ruthless perfectionist

The 71-year old Lahore-based Akhtar Butt, the best known cricket mentor in Pakistan’s educational domain, has no plans to hang up his boots, just yet.