• Afridi expressed sorrow on passing of Ameer Akram Khan.
• The departed spirit supported cricket in the city.
• Ameer maintained a close relationship with notable cricketers.

Shahid Khan Afridi, a former Test cricketer, expressed sorrow on the passing of renowned cricket promoter Ameer Akram Khan in Karachi.

Afridi, who played the most of his cricket in urban areas, expressed his sorrow on Twitter.

“Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Ameer Akram Khan. He exemplifies a true hero who served the community of cricket in his own capacity; I have grown up being inspired by him. My prayers & wishes are with his son Ahmed Iqbal Khan for taking his father’s mission forward,” he wrote.

Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Ameer Akram Khan. He exemplifies a true hero who served the community of cricket in his own capacity; I have grown up being inspired by him. My prayers & wishes are with his son Ahmed Iqbal Khan for taking his fathers mission forward. https://t.co/65tVxLr4l3

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 2, 2023

The cricket community in Karachi knew Ameer well. The departed spirit supported cricket in the city and maintained a close relationship with notable cricketers like Afridi. He planned significant cricket competitions in Karachi.

Afridi, a former flashy all-rounder, has been assisting those involved in sports under the auspices of his welfare organisation. He has offered cricket players, cricket organisers, and sports journalists both material and moral help.

Also, the well-known cricketer aided those in need during crises all throughout the nation. His charity organisation assisted those affected by the recent floods and the COVID-19 disaster.

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