Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Tareen dies at 63

Multan Sultans proprietor Alamgir Tareen has died in Lahore by suicide on the age of 63. Alamgir, who purchased the Sultans franchise in 2018, was discovered useless at his residence in Lahore on Thursday morning. Police mentioned a hand-written notice had been discovered on the location, and information of his passing was confirmed by the franchise.

“It’s with deep disappointment that we share the information of the passing of our beloved staff proprietor, Alamgir Khan Tareen,” a Multan Sultans assertion mentioned on Twitter. “Our ideas and prayers are with Mr. Tareen’s household. We request you all to kindly respect his household’s privateness. Might his soul relaxation in everlasting piece.”

Lahore Qalandars, who received the title this 12 months in opposition to Tareen’s Sultans, additionally issued an announcement of condolence.

“Lahore Qalandars administration is shocked and saddened to listen to concerning the dying of Mr. Alamgir Tareen,” the assertion learn. “This loss leaves a big void inside the cricket group. We provide our heartfelt assist to his household and Multan Sultans to navigate this difficult time. Might the departed soul relaxation in peace, and should their family members discover power and solace within the recollections shared and the legacy left behind.”

Alamgir acquired the Sultans franchise in 2018 alongside along with his nephew Ali Khan Tareen, the son of influential Pakistani businessman and politician Jahangir Tareen. The Tareen household has lengthy had roots within the South Punjab area that Multan is the capital of.

He was an influential businessman in South Punjab in his personal proper, and operated a big water purification plant in Pakistan. The Sultans web site described him as a “sports activities fanatic who wished to work in direction of establishing a stable platform for aspiring sportsmen and ladies and to offer them with the absolute best assets to additional develop their expertise.”

Alamgir, who went to college within the US, was influenced by the data-heavy methods utilized by American franchises throughout a number of sports activities, and was pivotal in adapting that to the Sultans within the Pakistan Tremendous League. Underneath his possession, Sultans went on to change into probably the most constant franchise within the league, reaching every of the final three finals and successful the title in 2021. That 12 months, he purchased out Ali Tareen’s share, taking full, sole possession of the franchise.