I know the appointments board isn’t strictly the correct forum for this, but I feel it’s more likely to be seen here.
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Afghanistani umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari, member of the International Panel of Umpires, was killed yesterday along with several members of his family in a car bomb blast. He was 36 years old. Such tragic news - thoughts and condolences to his friends, family and colleagues.