Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Khan Tareen found dead at home in Lahore

Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Khan Tareen was found dead in his home in Lahore on Thursday, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise said in a statement. He was 63.

Several news outlets including Dawn and ESPNcricinfo reported that the cause of death was suicide, adding that police said a hand-written note had been found at the scene.

"It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved team owner, Alamgir Khan Tareen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Tareen’s family. We request you all to kindly respect his family’s privacy," a tweet by the Multan Sultans read.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said: "PCB expresses its shock and grief on the untimely passing of Multan Sultans owner Mr Alamgir Tareen. He will always be remembered for his passion for cricket. PCB offers its deepest condolences to the Tareen and Multan Sultans families, as well as all his friends and loved ones."

PCB expresses its shock and grief on the untimely passing of Multan Sultans owner Mr Alamgir Tareen. He will always be remembered for his passion for cricket. PCB offers its deepest condolences to the Tareen and Multan Sultans families, as well as all his friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/XnBQiIUbiu

Lahore Qalandars, who won the PSL title this year against Tareen's Sultans, also issued a statement of condolence.

"Lahore Qalandars management is shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Mr Alamgir Tareen," the statement read. "This loss leaves a significant void within the cricket community. We offer our heartfelt support to his family and Multan Sultans to navigate this challenging time. May the departed soul rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and solace in the memories shared and the legacy left