• Shahid Khan Afridi is  a former Test cricketer of Pakistan.
• He expressed his sorrow over the passing of Ameer Akram Khan in Karachi.
• Afridi described him as a true hero who served the community of cricket in his own capacity.

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

Afridi, who played the majority 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.

Former flamboyant all-rounder Afridi has been assisting people associated with sports through his welfare organisation. He has offered cricket players, cricket organizers, and sports journalists both material and moral support.

Additionally, the well-known cricketer aided those in need during crises all over the nation. His welfare organisation assisted those affected by the COVID-19 crisis and recent flooding.

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