ICC mourns the death of Afghan umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari

Bismillah Jan Shinwari, a renowned Afghan and international cricket umpire, passed away at the age of 41 after a protracted illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said with great sadness.

Throughout his international career, Bismillah Jan, a well-respected player in Afghanistan’s cricket community, participated in 34 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 26 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). In addition, he officiated 96 domestic T20 matches, 31 First-Class, and 51 List A matches, receiving praise for his honesty and commitment on the pitch.

The passing of Bismillah Jan Bismillah Jan(1984–2025), a renowned member of Afghanistan’s elite umpiring panel, has left the leadership, staff, and AfghanAtalan family in shock and sadness.

The board offered condolences, saying, “We pray that the Almighty Allah (SWT) grants him the highest ranks in Jannah and gives patience and strength to his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Throughout his international career, Shinwari, a well-respected player in Afghanistan’s cricket community, participated in 34 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 26 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

In addition, the International Cricket Council (ICC) conveyed its condolences for Bismillah Jan loss.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Al Amerat, Oman, in February of this year was his most recent international duty. ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed his deepest sympathies to Shinwari’s family and loved ones and lamented his premature passing.

“Players, peers, and officials all held Bismillah in high regard as a notable umpire. He had a lengthy career ahead of him and was a regular on the international cricket circuit. He made enormous contributions to the game, and the cricket community will miss him terribly. We offer our sympathies to his family and loved ones and are deeply saddened by this loss,” Shah stated.

Insha’Allah In Afghan cricket, Jan Shinwari leaves a history of dedication and distinction. Everyone who knew and worked with him will miss him terribly and remember him with great affection.