International umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari dies, aged 41

The international cricket community is in mourning following the news of the passing of international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari.

A member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, Shinwari officiated in 25 ODIs and 21 T20Is, making his debut in international cricket in December 2017, overseeing an ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland in Sharjah.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board posted their tribute on Tuesday.

"ACB’s leadership, staff, and entire AfghanAtalan family are deeply shocked and saddened by the demise of Bismillah Jan Shinwari, a respected member of Afghanistan’s elite umpiring panel. It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of Mr. Shinwari’s demise following an illness.

"Bismillah Jan was a great servant of Afghan cricket.

"The Afghanistan Cricket Board extends its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire Afghan cricket fraternity."

Mr. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, mourned Bismillah’s death and expressed condolences to his family.

“His contributions to the game were huge, and he will be deeply missed by the cricket community. We are profoundly saddened by this loss and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones," he said.

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