Tag: PCB Chairman

  • Shah Khawar appointed acting Chairman of PCB

    Shah Khawar appointed acting Chairman of PCB

    Shah Khawar has been appointed as the acting chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday.

    According to Geo news sources, Interim Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has officially nominated Mohsin Naqvi to the Board of Governors (BOG) of PCB while Election Commissioner Shah Khawar is the Acting Chairman as per the PCB Constitution.

    Caretaker Federal Minister IPC Fawad Hasan Fawad has confirmed in a conversation with Geo News that Mohsin Naqvi has been nominated as a pattern representative in the BOG of Pakistan Cricket Board, the notification of which has also been issued.

    He said, “Mohsin Naqvi has been nominated in BOG in place of Zaka Ashraf, the Prime Minister has also accepted the resignation of Zaka Ashraf”.

    “I had a meeting with Shah Khawar in which he was told to complete the BOG of Pakistan Cricket Board soon and complete the election process”.

    It should be noted that as per Clause 2 of Article 7 of the PCB Constitution, as soon as the post of Chairman becomes vacant, all the powers are transferred to the Chief Election Commissioner and constitutionally he will be bound to complete the process of election of the board within four weeks. After the election, the elected chairman can take charge of his office within a week.

    In the present situation, the way for Mohsin Naqvi to become the chairman of PCB has been paved because Mohsin Naqvi will have retired from the duties of caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab by the date of PCB election and taking over charge by the general elections of February 8.

  • PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf resigned

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf has resigned as Chairman Management Committee and Member Board of Governors.

    He said “I was working for the betterment of cricket, we can’t work like this. I am resigning from my post, now it depends on the Prime Minister who he nominates”.

    It should be noted that the notification for the appointment of the Chairman Management Committee was issued on July 5 last year for a period of 4 months.

    Later, in November last year, it was decided by the caretaker prime minister to extend the tenure of Chairman Management Committee Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf till the World Cup.

  • PCB pe PPP ka haq hai, Zaka Ashraf hee chairman baneinge: PPP leader

    PCB pe PPP ka haq hai, Zaka Ashraf hee chairman baneinge: PPP leader

    The dispute over Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairmanship has entered a crucial phase as the tussle for claiming the Chairman spot continues between two major coalition partners in the federal government, Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

    PPP leader Faisal Kareem Kundi openly spoke about the chairmanship of PCB and stated that they have the right to decide who will head the board. In a conversation with Geo News in Dera Ismail Khan, Faisal Karim Kundi said that the government should utilize the skills of current Chairman Najam Sethi elsewhere.

    Hamid Mir, the host of Geo News’ program ‘Capital Talk’, mentioned that PPP believes that the Ministry of Sports falls under their control, therefore the head should also be someone from their party and not Najam Sethi. PPP wants to replace Najam Sethi with Zaka Ashraf, but PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif insists on retaining Najam Sethi at any cost. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also recently met with Sethi when he briefed the Premier about cricket developments and two upcoming mega events in September and October.

    The Prime Minister nominated Najam Sethi for the chairmanship of PCB, while Zaka Ashraf, a close friend of Asif Ali Zardari and backed by PPP, is also being considered as a strong contender for the post, according to media reports. PML-N leader and Federal Minister Khurram Dastgir, speaking on this matter, dismissed the impression of differences between the two parties.

    Later, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah stated that there is no disagreement regarding the issue of PCB Chairman. In a press conference, Rana Sanaullah emphasized that the Prime Minister always brings everyone together, and PPP chief Asif Zardari also engages in discussions. He further mentioned that any party can have an opinion on the matter of the Chairman of the Cricket Board, but there is no disagreement.

    It should be noted that Najam Sethi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a few days ago, during which Sharif instructed him to expedite the elections for PCB Chairman.

  • NZ to play Test match in Karachi after 22 years

    NZ to play Test match in Karachi after 22 years

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday released the match schedule of New Zealand men’s cricket team’s upcoming dual tours of Pakistan. NZ will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from 27 December to 15 January, before returning for five T20Is and five ODIs from 13 April to 7 May.
    The Karachi Test will be New Zealand’s first in the city since October 1990.

    “We had promised our passionate fans that we will deliver high-quality home international cricket in 2022. Today’s announcement of New Zealand’s double visit to Pakistan is part of that commitment,” said PCB Director, Zakir Khan.

    He also stated that, “New Zealand is one of the high-performing sides and the more we will play against the top teams in our backyard, the better we will get as a unit, which is crucial to our objective of featuring inside the top-three across all formats. The New Zealand matches will also provide opportunities to our youngsters to continue to watch and follow their favourite players in action, something they have missed when we were forced to play our international cricket offshore.”

    Here is the schedule:

    Pakistan vs New Zealand:
    27-31 Dec – 1st Test, Karachi (ICC World Test Championship)
    4-8 Jan – 2nd Test, Multan (ICC World Test Championship)
    11 Jan – 1st ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    13 Jan – 2nd ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    15 Jan – 3rd ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    13 Apr – 1st T20I, Karachi

    15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Karachi
    16 Apr – 3rd T20I, Karachi
    19 Apr – 4th T20I, Karachi
    23 Apr – 5th T20I, Lahore
    26 Apr – 1st ODI, Lahore
    28 Apr – 2nd ODI, Lahore
    1 May – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi

    4 May – 4th ODI, Rawalpindi
    7 May – 5th ODI, Rawalpindi

  • Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    The new government has reportedly decided to remove Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja from his position.

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif himself will recommend two names for the governing board soon, states Geo News’ sources.

    Previously, it was reported that the PCB chairman had directed the directors and the staff to focus on work. Raja said, “I have been told to continue working, so now the uncertainty should end.”

    It is pertinent to mention that there were media reports that suggested that Raja is likely to quit following the defeat of former PM Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion and former PCB chairperson Najam Sethi is expected to hold the position again as the next PCB chairman.

    Former Captain Ramiz Raja was elected unanimously as the 36th PCB chairman for a three-year term in September 2021.

    

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    Govt decides to restore departmental cricket structure
    
			
    Govt decides to restore departmental cricket structure
    
			
    The newly formed coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to restore the departmental cricket structure, which has been dysfunctional as a result of the implementation of the 2019 constitution, ARY News reported on Monday citing sources.
    

    The departmental cricket was banished in 2019 under the then patron-in-chief of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Imran Khan, leaving thousands of players and officials jobless.
    

    Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the new government has also decided to restore first-class cricketers fired from government departments under Mani’s tenure as a result of new PCB constitution.
    

    It is pertinent to mention here that departmental cricket, which has played a pivotal role in the promotion of the sports in the country for last 45 years, was ended with former prime minister Imran Khan’s approval in 2019.
    

    According to the new domestic structure, only six teams eligible to play the First Class Cricket in the country, two from Punjab and one each from Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces and the federal territory.
    

    On the other hand, reports are circulating regarding the resignation of the current chairman of the PCB – Ramiz Raja, who was nominated by the ex-PM Imran Khan. Reports further suggest that former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi is a strong candidate for the position.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Who will be next PCB chairperson after Ramiz Raja resigns?
    
			
    Who will be next PCB chairperson after Ramiz Raja resigns?
    
			
    The incumbent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Ramiz Raja is likely to quit from the position following the defeat of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion on Sunday, reports SAMAA.
    

     Former Captain Ramiz Raja was elected unanimously as the 36th PCB chairman for a three-year term in September 2021. 
    

    According to a report by Cricket Pakistan,  Ramiz Raja is currently in Dubai for the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting. During the meeting, he shared his proposal for a four-nation T20 series ( Pakistan, India, Australia, England) which is rejected because it could not fit in the next media cycles due to the packed Future Tour Program (FTP). 
    

    However, Ramiz Raja expressed his satisfaction with how the meeting underwent through his Twitter account.
    

    

    


    

    

    

     News reports claim that Ramiz is expected to quit his office and former PCB chairperson Najam Sethi is expected to become the next head of PCB. 
    

    Najam Sethi served in 2013 as head of PCB. However, he faced a legal battle with Chaudhry Muhammad Zaka Ashraf, another former chairperson of PCB. He later took up the position again in 2014 but Shahryar Khan replaced him and Sethi was given the charge of the executive committee. 
    

    In 2017, he was appointed again as PCB chairperson but after one year he soon gave up his position in 2018.
    

    Najam Sethi was the person who launched the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016 and was the president of PSL at that time.
    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Ramiz Raja to propose ICC four nation T20I ‘super series’ including Pakistan, India
    
			
    Ramiz Raja to propose ICC four nation T20I ‘super series’ including Pakistan, India
    
			
    Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has said that he will be proposing to Internation theal Cricket Council (ICC) a four nation T20 International series which will include Pakistan with the ‘Big Three’ of cricket — India, Australia and England.
    

    Taking to Twitter, Ramiz wrote: “Hello fans. Will propose to the ICC a Four Nations T20i Super Series involving Pak Ind Aus Eng to be played every year, to be hosted on rotation basis by these four.”
    

    Chairman PCB said that this series can be played on a rotational basis by these four nations and profits can be shared on percentage basis.
    

    He further wrote: “A separate revenue model with profits to be shared on percentage basis with all ICC members, think we have a winner.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Pakistan and India faced each other in the group stage of the T20 World Cup in UAE, where the Babar Azam-led emerged victorious by 10 wickets. It was Pakistan’s first win against India in the ICC World Cups.
    

    Pakistan dominated the group stage and reached the semi-final without any hassle. However, the national side lost to the eventual champions Australia in the semi-final.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Ramiz reportedly instructs marketing team to find sponsor for PSL anthem
    
			
    Ramiz reportedly instructs marketing team to find sponsor for PSL anthem
    
			
    Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has reportedly instructed the marketing team of the tournament to find a sponsor for the anthem of the seventh edition.
    

    As per reports, the release of PSL’s anthem is delayed and only the concept of the song is finalised.
    

    It has also been reported that Pakistani star Atif Aslam has been contacted to compose the song but there has been little progress.
    

    The seventh edition of the league is set to be started from January 27 and international player will start arriving in Pakistan from January 15.
    

    Raja chaired a high level meeting with the government of Sindh and District Administration officials/police at the National Stadium Karachi ahead of the upcoming edition of the league. The meetings were reportedly held to finalise the final preparations and security measures of PSL.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The first leg of the tournament will be played in National Stadium Karachi while the second leg will be played in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. The final will be played in Lahore on February 27.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Not good for Pak cricket’: Ramiz Raja after Yasir Shah’s involvement in rape of minor girl
    
			
    ‘Not good for Pak cricket’: Ramiz Raja after Yasir Shah’s involvement in rape of minor girl
    
			
    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja on Wednesday addressed the recent controversy surrounding spinner Yasir Shah and said that it is not good for cricket in the country.
    

    Shah was booked in a case registered at Islamabad’s Shalimar Police Station for allegedly aiding in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl. In the first information report (FIR) that has been registered, the girl stated that Yasir Shah’s friend Farhan had allegedly raped her at gunpoint and then filmed the act.
    

    “Yasir Shah is a circuit player and it is a no-brainer on whom players need to hang out with and socialise with, while we train and educate these players, they are in ambassadorial positions and should know with whom and where to socialise,” said Raja while addressing the media on Wednesday.
    

    “I don’t know what is the truth in this case but it is a fact that such headlines are not good for Pakistan cricket and especially at a time when there is a feel-good factor going through Pakistan cricket now,” he added.
    

    The girl had further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident.
    

    “Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official. Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls,” she has stated in the FIR.
    

    Responding to the entire incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had said: “The PCB is presently gathering information at its end and will only offer a comment when in possession of complete facts.”
    

    Yasir Shah has played 46 Tests for Pakistan, managing to take 235 wickets with his best figures being 8-41.