Javed Akhtar, the former Pakistan spinner and international umpire, died in Rawalpindi on Friday. He was 75.Akhtar, an offspinner, made his international debut as a 21-year old against England at Leeds in 1962. He went wicketless in the match that Pakistan lost by an innings and 117 runs. It would be his only Test in a first-class career that spanned 17 seasons, from 1959-60 to 1975-1976.He returned to the international arena as an umpire in the same year he retired, when he first officiated in an ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Sialkot.Overall, Akhtar, who served on the ICC panel from 1997 to 1999, officiated in 18 Tests and 40 ODIs, the last of which was at the 1999 World Cup in a league fixture between England and India. Deion Sanders 49ers Jersey . Batiste, who briefly signed with the Eskimos in 2006, has spent time with several NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. Terrell Owens Womens Jersey . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. http://www.49ersrookiestore.com/ . "Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel. Nick Bosa Youth Jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Matt Breida 49ers Jersey . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others.Russell Slade has expressed his disappointment at being sacked as Charlton Athletic manager and believes the club needs a period of stability if they are to have a successful future. Slade was dismissed after less than six months in charge at The Valley on Monday, with the Addicks 15th in the Sky Bet League One table and just three points above the relegation zone.The 56-year-old, who signed a three-year deal at Charlton in the summer following their relegation from the Championship, became the seventh manager to be sacked by owner Roland Duchatelet since the Belgian businessman completed his takeover of the club in 2014. Naturally I am incredibly disappointed to be leaving Charlton Athletic, said Slade, whose final match in charge was Saturdays 3-0 defeat away at Swindon Town. Slade was only appointed as Charltons manager in June I fully understand that I am operating in a results business but was confident that given the necessary time I would have been able to finish the job I started. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Despite my disappointment to be leaving, I feel the hard work that my team and I have put in has helped to lay the foundations required for a successful future.Its been a difficult period for the club both on and off the pitch and I firmly believe that the club now needs a period of stability in order to help take it back to where it belongs. Highlights of Swindons 3-0 win against Charlton in Sky Bet League One I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board, players and the staff for their tremendous commitment and support to me during my time at Charlton.ddddddddddddI wish everyone at the football club, particularly the fans, every success both for the rest of this season and the future. Charlton owner Roland Duchatelet has been widely criticised by the clubs supporters Prior to taking over at Charlton, Slade spent two seasons in charge of Cardiff City before a management reshuffle saw Paul Trollope assume first-team coaching duties and Slade move upstairs as head of football.Slade, who has also spent time at Yeovil, Brighton and Leyton Orient, subsequently left that role after just 28 days.The departure of Slade is the latest setback for Charlton in an underwhelming season which has seen continued protests against Duchatelets running of the club.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Slade departs Charlton Swindon cruise past Charlton Watch League One goals NOW! WATCH: Foxs nightmare own goal ' ' '