Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has finalized two names for the elections of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman.
The two names are Najam Sethi and Mustafa Ramday.Sethi is a former PCB chairman who has served in the role twice. He is a popular figure in Pakistani cricket and is known for his strong administrative skills.
Ramday is a Supreme Court lawyer who is also a member of the PCB Management Committee. He is seen as a potential reformer who could bring much-needed change to the PCB.
The Prime Minister has expressed satisfaction with the work of the PCB Management Committee, which Sethi chairs. He has directed Sethi to hold the PCB chairman’s elections as soon as possible.The Asia Cup deadlock is also a major issue that the new PCB chairman will have to address.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup and is keen on ensuring that the event is held at a neutral venue. However, the PCB is not interested in hosting the event outside Pakistan since it would affect its efforts with regards to the return of international cricket in the country.
The BCCI is also unlikely to accept the PCB-proposed hybrid model, which includes four matches of the group stage in Pakistan with the remainder of the tournament taking place at a neutral venue. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have also stated it is not logistically or financially feasible to hold the Asia Cup in two countries.
The new PCB chairman will have to find a solution to the Asia Cup deadlock that is acceptable to all parties involved. This will be a major challenge, but it is one that is essential for the future of Pakistani cricket.
Here are some additional details about the two candidates:
**Najam Sethi:
** Sethi is a former investment banker and businessman who has been involved in Pakistani cricket for many years. He was first appointed PCB chairman in 2013 and served in the role for two years. He was reappointed PCB chairman in 2018 and served in the role for another two years. Sethi is a popular figure in Pakistani cricket and is known for his strong administrative skills. He is also a strong advocate for the return of international cricket to Pakistan.
**Mustafa Ramday:
** Ramday is a Supreme Court lawyer who has been involved in Pakistani cricket for many years. He is a member of the PCB Management Committee and is seen as a potential reformer who could bring much-needed change to the PCB. Ramday is a strong advocate for transparency and accountability in the PCB. He is also a strong advocate for the development of grassroots cricket in Pakistan.
The new PCB chairman will face many challenges, but he also has the opportunity to make a real difference in Pakistani cricket.