Asad Rauf, former ICC elite Pakistan umpire, dies aged 66

Asad Rauf, the former ICC Elite Panel Umpire from Pakistan, has died following a cardiac arrest in Lahore. Rauf, who was 66, officiated in 64 Tests (49 as on-field umpire and 15 as TV umpire), 139 ODIs and 28 T20Is.

One of the finest umpires of his time, Rauf joined the ICC elite panel in 2006 a year after standing in his first Test match and had umpired his first ODI in 2000. He was part of the panel till 2013.

“Saddened to hear about passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss,” Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja said on Twitter

Saddened to hear about passing of Asad Rauf. Not only was he a good umpire but also had a wicked sense of humour. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him. Many sympathies with his family for their loss.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 15, 2022

Sad to know about the news of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf’s demise…May Allah grant him magfirat and give his family sabr Ameen