Overview

• Zulfiqar Ahmed, father of Pakistan women’s cricketer Shawaal Zulfiqar, died on Tuesday after a long illness.
• He was laid to rest in his native area near Sialkot where funeral prayers were offered.
• A large number of relatives, friends, and well-wishers attended the rites, according to local reports.
• The Pakistan Cricket Board, along with players, coaching staff, and management, issued condolences to Shawaal and her family.
• Shawaal is currently with the national squad in Sri Lanka for the ICC Women’s World Cup, and her availability has not been announced.