Riaz Sheikh

Riaz Sheikh
Personal information
Born(1968-12-24)24 December 1968
Karachi, Pakistan
Died2 June 2020(2020-06-02) (aged 51)
Karachi, Pakistan
Source: Cricinfo, 8 June 2020

Riaz Sheikh (24 December 1968 – 2 June 2020) was a Pakistani cricketer. He played in 43 first-class and 25 List A matches between 1986 and 2005, and was once considered for selection to the national team. He was believed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus and died in Karachi, but he was buried before this could be confirmed.

References

  1. ↑ "Riaz Sheikh". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "Former Pakistan First-Class Cricketer Riaz Sheikh Dies of Suspected Coronavirus". Cricket Country. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ex-Pakistan first-class cricketer Riaz Sheikh dies of suspected COVID-19". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Covid-19 deaths in cricket". ESPNcricinfo. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Former Pakistan first-class cricketer Riaz Sheikh dies at 51". Scroll. Retrieved 8 June 2020.