KARACHI: Veteran sports journalist, cricket commentator, and former first-class cricketer Qamar Ahmed passed away in Karachi on Thursday at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news and said he had suffered a heart attack two weeks earlier.
Qamar Ahmed was widely respected for his insightful cricket analysis and extensive knowledge of the game. Throughout his remarkable career, he earned recognition from players, journalists, and cricket fans around the world.
Distinguished Career in Cricket Journalism
Before entering journalism, Qamar Ahmed represented Hyderabad in 17 first-class matches. However, he later shifted his focus to sports reporting, where he built a distinguished career spanning more than seven decades.
During his journalism career, Ahmed covered over 450 Test matches across major cricket-playing nations. He reported on some of the sport’s most memorable contests and interviewed many of cricket’s greatest personalities. As a result, he became one of Pakistan’s most respected cricket writers and commentators.
His detailed reporting, balanced analysis, and passion for cricket earned him a lasting place in the country’s sporting history. Moreover, his work appeared in leading newspapers and publications, both in Pakistan and abroad.
A Lasting Legacy
In addition to journalism, Qamar Ahmed authored his autobiography, For More Than a Game. The book traces his journey from student life in Hyderabad, Sindh, to his career as a first-class cricketer and later as an internationally recognized cricket journalist.
He also spent several years in London, where he contributed to prominent British publications while documenting the history and evolution of international cricket.
Meanwhile, tributes have begun pouring in from former cricketers, fellow journalists, and fans, who praised his dedication and invaluable contribution to cricket journalism. His passing marks the end of an era for Pakistan’s sports media, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of cricket writers and commentators.
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