By Moin Ullah Shah
KARACHI: Senior sports journalist and international cricket commentator Qamar Ahmed has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from across the sporting and media community.
His death was announced on 18 June 2026. Tributes described him as a respected voice in cricket journalism who contributed for many years to the coverage and commentary of the game at both national and international level.
Ahmed had built a long career in sports media and was widely known for his work as a commentator on international cricket. Over the years, he became a familiar presence to audiences who followed the sport closely, particularly through broadcast coverage and written reporting that brought insight into matches and players from around the world.
News of his passing spread quickly, with journalists, commentators and cricket fans expressing sorrow and offering prayers for his forgiveness. Many remembered him for his calm style of commentary and his contribution to raising the profile of cricket journalism in the region.
He was regarded within media circles as part of an older generation of sports journalists who had witnessed and documented significant phases of cricket history. His work helped connect audiences with the sport during periods when live coverage and detailed analysis were far less accessible than they are today.
Following the announcement, condolences were shared widely, with colleagues recalling professional interactions and his presence at cricket-related events and broadcasts. His passing was described as a significant loss for sports journalism and for those who had followed his work over the years.
Prayers were offered for the departed soul, with many expressing hope that he would be granted forgiveness and eternal peace. Messages of sympathy also extended to his family and close associates during this time of grief.
The sporting community reflected on his contribution to cricket coverage, noting that his voice had been part of the game’s narrative for decades. His death marks the end of a long association with cricket journalism that spanned different eras of the sport’s development and media coverage.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements were not immediately available at the time of reporting. The news continued to be met with tributes from across the cricket and journalism world as colleagues and admirers paid their respects.
