Rafi Nasim (1931–2020) was a Pakistani cricket administrator and writer.
Rafi Nasim | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1931 Lyallpur, British India (now Faisalabad, Pakistan) |
| Died | 2020 (aged 88–89) |
| Occupation(s) | 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.