Rafi Nasim
Rafi Nasim | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1931 Lyallpur, British India (now Faisalabad, Pakistan) |
| Died | 2020 (aged 88–89) |
| Occupation(s) | Cricket administrator and writer |
Rafi Nasim (1931–2020) was a Pakistani cricket administrator and writer.
Life and career[edit]
Born on January 10, 1931, in Lyallpur, British India (now Faisalabad, Pakistan), Nasim served two terms as the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan (BCCP).[1][2] His tenure saw him navigate through challenging times for Pakistani cricket, and he spearheaded initiatives to develop cricket infrastructure.[1]
Despite his subsequent dismissal from the BCCP in 1986, just ahead of the 1987 Cricket World Cup, Nasim's contributions significantly prepared Pakistan for co-hosting duties.[1] He later focused on writing, contributing to several sports magazines, newspapers, and websites.[1]
A brain hemorrhage in 2015 curtailed his writing, but he remained engaged in the cricket world, advocating for the game's love over its increasing commercialization.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Parvez, Salim; December 2020, Cricket World Friday 11. "End of an innings - Col. Rafi Nasim". Cricket World.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ahmed, Qamar (December 11, 2020). "Former BCCP secretary Rafi Nasim passes away". DAWN.COM.