The following condolence message, from Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board was sent to the Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik on the death of his father:
My dear Shoaib,
On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board and on my own behalf, I write to express our deep sorrow on the sad and untimely passing away of your beloved father. We realize that you were away on national duty on the tragic day and fully share your grief.
May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul and give you and your family the strength to bear this loss. Ameen.
