The Pakistan Cricket Board is saddened by the passing of Ali Zia, a former first-class cricketer and former Senior GM at the National Cricket Academy. He was 66.

Ali Zia scored 8,579 runs and claimed 241 wickets from 165 first-class matches. He served PCB as the manager of the Pakistan U19 teams and contributed in various capacities at the National Cricket Academy.

Pakistan cricketers also extended their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ali Zia.