Abdulrahman Bukhatir, UAE cricket patron - in pictures

  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir visits the Sharjah Cricket Stadium while under construction in 1980. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
    Abdulrahman Bukhatir visits the Sharjah Cricket Stadium while under construction in 1980. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir, left, with India captain Sunil Gavaskar at the first Asia Cup that was held in Sharjah in 1984. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
    Abdulrahman Bukhatir, left, with India captain Sunil Gavaskar at the first Asia Cup that was held in Sharjah in 1984. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir during a session at the Federal National Council. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
    Abdulrahman Bukhatir during a session at the Federal National Council. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir in 13 ARB 1983
    Abdulrahman Bukhatir in 13 ARB 1983
  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir developed a keen interest in cricket during his formative years. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
    Abdulrahman Bukhatir developed a keen interest in cricket during his formative years. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
  • Khalaf and Safa Bukhatir, the son and daughter of Abdulrahman Bukhatir - the great patron of cricket in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Khalaf and Safa Bukhatir, the son and daughter of Abdulrahman Bukhatir - the great patron of cricket in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Khalaf and Safa Bukhatir at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Khalaf and Safa Bukhatir at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Businessman and cricket patron Abdulrahman Bukhatir. Photo: Sharjah Cricket
    Businessman and cricket patron Abdulrahman Bukhatir. Photo: Sharjah Cricket