Former worldwide umpire Asad Rauf has handed away as a consequence of a coronary heart assault in Lahore on Thursday. Rauf, who was 66 years previous, made his first look as an umpire in worldwide cricket in 2000 and officiated in 64 Checks (49 as on-field umpire and 15 as TV umpire), 139 ODIs and 28 T20Is.
Notably, Rauf had performed 71 first-class matches within the home circuit in Pakistan earlier than changing into one of many main umpires in world cricket. His profession, nevertheless, got here to an abrupt finish when he was named as one of many accused by the Mumbai Police within the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. Following this, Rauf was dropped from ICC’s Elite Panel and even banned by the BCCI for 5 years thereafter.
However, the sudden demise of Rauf has hit the cricket neighborhood laborious, as gamers – previous and current – took to social media to specific their unhappiness and sympathies.
Former Pakistan worldwide and present PCB chief Ramiz Raja wrote a heartwarming be aware on social media and paid his condolences to Rauf’s household.
“Saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Asad Rauf. Not solely was he a very good umpire, but in addition had a depraved sense of humour. He at all times put a smile on my face and can proceed to take action at any time when I take into consideration him. Many sympathies together with his household for his or her loss,” tweeted Raja.
Saddened to listen to about passing of Asad Rauf. Not solely was he a very good umpire but in addition had a depraved sense of humour. He at all times put a smile on my face and can proceed to take action at any time when I take into consideration him. Many sympathies together with his household for his or her loss.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 15, 2022
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina wrote: “Deepest condolences to former umpire & cricketer of Pakistan #AsadRauf in your unhappy demise. Power to his total household, associates & followers !”
Deepest condolences to former umpire & cricketer of Pakistan #AsadRauf in your unhappy demise. Power to his total household, associates & followers ! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nq3S2NCthm
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 15, 2022
Pakistani wicket keeper-batter Kamran Akmal additionally took to his official Twitter deal with to convey his condolences.
“Unhappy to know concerning the information of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf’s demise…Might Allah grant him magfirat and provides his household sabr Ameen,” tweeted Akmal.
Unhappy to know concerning the information of former ICC umpire Asad Rauf’s demise…Might Allah grant him magfirat and provides his household sabr Ameen 🤲🏻🤲🏻 pic.twitter.com/VyplFGX6gT
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 14, 2022
Former Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) participant Subramaniam Badrinath termed Rauf as a fun-loving character and paid condolences to Rauf’s household and associates.
“Asad Rauf was a jovial and a enjoyable loving particular person to be round. I had some good conversations with him at sq. leg, and he at all times liked CSK and the followers assist. Ideas and condolences to his household #RIPAsadRauf” wrote Badrinath.
Asad Rauf was a jovial and a enjoyable loving particular person to be round. I had some good conversations with him at sq. leg and he at all times liked CSK and the followers assist. Ideas and condolences to his household #RIPAsadRauf
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 15, 2022
Right here is how others reacted:
The PCB expresses its grief on the demise of former first-class cricketer and elite panel umpire Asad Rauf. Asad performed 71 first-class matches and umpired in 170 worldwide matches, together with 2007 and 2011 World Cups matches. pic.twitter.com/hGXVI8XL4U
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 15, 2022
ﺇِﻧَّﺎ ﻟِﻠّﻪِ ﻭَﺇِﻧَّـﺎ ﺇِﻟَﻴْﻪِ ﺭَﺍﺟِﻌُﻮﻥ Unhappy to study Check umpire Asad Rauf handed away. Might Allah bless him highest rank in Jannah. Aameen 🤲🏼 condolences to his household & associates pic.twitter.com/PYFxgabPhT
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 15, 2022
Deeply saddened to know concerning the sudden demise of former @ICC elite umpire Asad Rauf. My deepest condolences to his household n associates. Might Allah grant him highest ranks in Jannah! pic.twitter.com/1u3kMMaApq
— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) September 15, 2022
Unhappy to know concerning the demise of ex worldwide umpire Asad rauf .Might Allah grant him jannah and provides sabar to his household Ameen. pic.twitter.com/IrVj0ftQH0
— Yasir Hameed (@Yasir_HameedQ) September 14, 2022
Inna lilahi wa inna ilahi rajioon. Extraordinarily tragic information about former umpire #AsadRauf passing away. Might Allah swt grant him the very best rank. Ameen
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) September 14, 2022
Saddened to listen to concerning the demise of former ICC Elite panel umpire Asad Rauf.
Condolences to his household.#AsadRauf pic.twitter.com/x2mCy0DwX5— Shaun Tait-🦘 (@shaun_tait32) September 15, 2022
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Asad Rauf.
My ideas and prayers are together with his household🙏🏻— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) September 15, 2022