Tag: PCB Hall of Fame

  • 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.

  • Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

    Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame

    Legendary cricketer, Waqar Younis was officially inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

    PCB Chief Executive, Faisal Hasnain presented a commemorative cap and plaque to Waqar Younis during the third test match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

    Younis expressed his joy over sharing this achievement with his family and especially with his mother.

    Yonis on the occasion said, “I feel honoured to have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame with my mother and wife standing alongside me. In fact, it was an honour to receive the beautiful plaque from my mother, who has been my inspiration throughout this highly rewarding and immensely satisfying cricketing journey. Without her blessings, I would not have been able to achieve this much as a professional.”

    He further said, “Playing for Pakistan was a dream come true and I still cherish every single moment of wearing the Pakistan colour. And to be awarded by the Pakistan Cricket Board with this honour 19 years after I last represented my country is just the icing on the cake, for which I am grateful to them.”

    During his career, he took 373 Tests and 416 ODI wickets.

    Last Saturday, Javed Miandad was also inducted officially into PCB Fall of Fame. He has received a commemorative cap and plaque at his residence.

  • Javed Miandad inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame

    Javed Miandad inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame

    Former Cricketer and coach, Javed Miandad have officially inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame on Saturday. The Chief Executive of PCB, Faisal Hasnain presented a commemorative cap and plaque to him at his residence.

    Miandad thanked the board for appreciation and said, “I feel humbled and honoured to have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame.”

    He continued, “It is appropriate that these inductions are taking place when an international cricketer is at the helm of Pakistan cricket affairs as he understands better than anyone else the hard work and sacrifices a cricketer makes to reach the top pedestal. Every time I stepped onto the field of play, I wanted to contribute to my team and country through my performance.”

    While congratulating Miandad on his contribution to cricket, Faisal Hasnain said, “On behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board, I want to congratulate Javed Miandad on his induction into the PCB Hall of Fame. This small gesture is a reward and recognition of his immense services towards Pakistan cricket and for providing unprecedented happiness to cricket fans all over the world.”

    Javed Miandad,67, has played cricket for Pakistan from 1975 to1996. He has scored 16,213 international runs with 31 centuries in 357 matches.

    He has played the first cricket world cup in 1975 when he was only 18 years old. He has played in six world cups in total. He was also a part of the team in the 1992 World cup which Pakistan unexpectedly win under Imran Khan’s captaincy. He has scored 1,083 runs at an average of 43 overs in 33 world cup matches.

    Javed Miandad has made his test debut in 1976 in Lahore against New Zealand in which he scored a century (163). He has scored 8,832 runs in his Test career.

    Miandad hit a memorable six on the last ball bowled by Indian player Chetan Sharma and contributed to a historic win against India in the finals of the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah. In this match, he played a match-winning innings by scoring 116 runs.