Insane to have a selector who was locked up for match fixing: Ramiz Raja lambasts PCB for Salman Butt appointment
1 year ago

Insane to have a selector who was locked up for match fixing: Ramiz Raja lambasts PCB for Salman Butt appointment

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday named former cricketer Salman Butt as a consultant member to newly-appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz, along with Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum. Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja was however left baffled at the appointment of Butt and Akmal, calling it "insane" as he lashed out at the board. Ramiz Raja blasted PCB for hiring Salman Butt as a member of the selection committee Speaking to Cricbuzz, Ramiz dropped a mention of the match-fixing saga in lambasting the selection of Butt for the role. "It's insane to have a selection committee consisting of a member whose decision can be termed as a display of filial affection or non-affection and another who was locked up for match fixing," Ramiz said.

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'Don't want to be part of the blame games': Former PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz reacts to sacking
5 months, 1 week ago

'Don't want to be part of the blame games': Former PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz reacts to sacking

India TV News  

Wahab Riaz had a lot to say after being sacked as a member of PCB's selection panel on Wednesday but abstained from playing "blame games". "My time serving as a member of selection committee for PCB comes to an end, I just want my people to know that I have served the game I love with faith and sincerity and …

Pakistan take first stern step after T20 World Cup debacle, sack Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq from selection committee
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan take first stern step after T20 World Cup debacle, sack Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq from selection committee

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board sacked former pacer Wahab Riaz and former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from the selection committee in the aftermath of the team's failure to advance from the group stages of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, reported ESPN Cricinfo. A fallout after Pakistan's dismal show in the T20 World Cup, where they were …

Pakistan part ways with foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan part ways with foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to amicably part ways with its foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick after the senior team's poor run of form in recent times, including a forgettable World Cup campaign. Pakistan coaches Grant Bradburn and Mickey Arthur A senior official of the board said on Tuesday that PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and …

Salman Butt removed as consultant to chief selector after 'thorough review'
1 year ago

Salman Butt removed as consultant to chief selector after 'thorough review'

Firstpost  

Salman Butt, 39, had made a successful return to cricket in 2016 after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing. Salman Butt has been removed as consultant to chief Pakistan selector Wahab Riaz a day after ’thorough review’. Butt and former teammates Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum had been named as consultant members to recently-appointed chief selector Riaz alongside former …

Pakistan Cricket Board removes match-fixer Salman Butt from his role in selection committee after outrage
1 year ago

Pakistan Cricket Board removes match-fixer Salman Butt from his role in selection committee after outrage

Op India  

Amidst the backlash over inducting spot-fixing tainted ex-cricketer Salman Butt as a consultant member to Pakistan Cricket Board’s selection committee, PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz has reversed his decision. Wahab Riaz reverted the decision of involving Salman Butt in Selection committee due to alot of criticism.#PCB #WahabRiaz #SalmanButt pic.twitter.com/hEIRhal62e — Sanam Jamali🇵🇰 December 2, 2023 “Chief selector Wahab Riaz has …

'Look at Azharuddin, Jadeja...': Wahab Riaz reacts as PCB fires Butt as selection consultant day after appointment
1 year ago

'Look at Azharuddin, Jadeja...': Wahab Riaz reacts as PCB fires Butt as selection consultant day after appointment

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement on Friday of Salman Butt as the consultant to newly-appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz met with immense backlash. Responding strongly to the criticism PCB faced for their call, the former Pakistan fast bowler namedropped Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja explaining that world cricket has been forgiving. Wahab Riaz reacts after Salman Butt gets fired as selection …

Former PCB Chief Ramiz Raja lashes out at appointment of 'match-fixer' Salman Butt in Pakistan's selection committee
1 year ago

Former PCB Chief Ramiz Raja lashes out at appointment of 'match-fixer' Salman Butt in Pakistan's selection committee

Op India  

Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Ramiz Raja, has criticised the board for naming convicted match-fixer Salman Butt as a consultant member to chief selector Wahab Riaz for the next series against New Zealand. Notably, Salman Butt, who confessed to spot-fixing and was jailed, is one of the three people selected by the PCB on Friday following recent administrative …

PCB withdraws Salman Butt's name as selection consultant; Wahab Riaz name-drops Azharuddin, Jadeja in presser
1 year ago

PCB withdraws Salman Butt's name as selection consultant; Wahab Riaz name-drops Azharuddin, Jadeja in presser

India TV News  

Pakistan Cricket Board has taken its decision of including tainted ex-captain Salman Butt in the selection consultancy team, a day later following the backlash. PCB had appointed Butt, Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum as selection consultants to the new chief selector Riaz. On Butt, Riaz said that he has a great cricketing brain and admitted that he is his …

Ramiz Raza lashes out at PCB over 'tainted' Salman Butt's appointment
1 year ago

Ramiz Raza lashes out at PCB over 'tainted' Salman Butt's appointment

India TV News  

Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja has slammed PCB over the appointment of 'tainted' Salman Butt as a consultant member to chief selector Wahab Riaz. Pakistan's apex cricket governing body issued a press release on Friday, December 1 confirming the appointment of the three members and mentioning that they "have assumed their responsibilities in the selection panel …

PCB, team management ignored advice to relook spin bowling attack before World Cup, says Misbah Ul Haq
1 year, 1 month ago

PCB, team management ignored advice to relook spin bowling attack before World Cup, says Misbah Ul Haq

The Hindu  

Former captain Misbah Ul Haq has claimed Pakistan Cricket Board ignored his suggestion to have a reassessment of the national team’s spin bowling attack in the World Cup upon the insistence of captain Babar Azam and head coach Mickey Arthur. Misbah said in a TV interview that despite the advice from him and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have …

PCB appoints sports psychologist Maqbool Babri for Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB appoints sports psychologist Maqbool Babri for Asia Cup

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed sports psychologist Dr Maqbool Babri to counsel the men’s team during ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka followed by the high-profile Asia Cup before the marquee World Cup comes calling. “Yes, Dr Maqbool Babri who has worked in the past with counselling of some of our players will be accompanying the squad,” a …

PCB retains Pakistan team’s coaching and management staff ahead of Afghanistan ODIs, Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB retains Pakistan team’s coaching and management staff ahead of Afghanistan ODIs, Asia Cup

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday retained the coaching and management staff for the men’s team ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, followed by the Asia Cup. The decision implies that Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur, head coach Grant Bradburn and team manager Rehan Ul Haq will continue in their respective roles. But reliable sources said that better …

Pakistan Cricket Board re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan Cricket Board re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector

Firstpost  

In his latest role as the chief selector, Inzamam will succeed Haroon Rasheed who stepped down last month. Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday re-appointed the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq as its chief selector, bringing back the former skipper for the role for a second term. Some very important assignments are in front of Inzamam as his primary task will be …

Pakistan Cricket re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan Cricket re-appoints Inzamam-ul-Haq as chief selector

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday re-appointed the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq as its chief selector, bringing back the former skipper for the role for a second term. Some very important assignments are in front of Inzamam as his primary task will be to name Pakistan squad for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India across October and November. “Heading …

Inzamam-ul-Haq set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Inzamam-ul-Haq set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector: Report

Firstpost  

The decision to be made is whether only Inzamam-ul-Haq takes over as new chief selector or the entire selection committee be revamped. Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector even as director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn will know by next week whether they will remain part of the national selection …

Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector: Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector: Reports

The Hindu  

Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector even as director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn will know by next week whether they will remain part of the national selection committee. “The Cricket Technical Committee members including Misbah ul Haq, Inzamam and Muhammad Hafeez have been discussing the new selection committee and …

PCB appoints Misbah-ul-Haq to lead 'high-profile' cricket technical committee
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB appoints Misbah-ul-Haq to lead 'high-profile' cricket technical committee

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Misbah-ul-Haq to lead its "high-profile" cricket technical committee and his role will entail advising the PCB chair on cricketing affairs. The announcement of the creation of the committee had come last week when PCB chair Zaka Ashraf informed that the committee will be headed by Misbah and will report to him. In addition to …

PCB appoints Misbah-ul-Haq as head of Cricket Technical Committee before ICC World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB appoints Misbah-ul-Haq as head of Cricket Technical Committee before ICC World Cup 2023

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the formation of a Cricket Technical Committee to be headed by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq. File image of ex-Pakistan skipper Misbah Ul Haq It also includes the head of the PCB's domestic cricket department and a representative of the chairman of the Cricket Management Committee. The board also confirmed the Cricket Technical Committee would only …

Misbah-ul-Haq set to join PCB as advisor
1 year, 4 months ago

Misbah-ul-Haq set to join PCB as advisor

The Hindu  

Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq is set to join the Pakistan Cricket Board as an advisor to the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board management committee. The chairman of PCB management committee Zaka Ashraf informed the media that Misbah has declined a full-time paid role in the board, but accepted to head a cricket committee and be his advisor on cricket and …

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector
1 year, 5 months ago

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team’s chief selector after the conclusion of the team’s ongoing Sri Lanka tour. Mohammad Hafeez is favoured by the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Cricket Management Committee Zaka Ashraf. According to sources, Hafeez is favoured by the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's …

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour

Hindustan Times  

With Team India all set to enter the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to invite fresh applications for the post of national selector on Wednesday. Four months after Chetan Sharma's unceremonious exit, the apex cricket board has posted an opening for one member of the Men’s Selection …

PCB appoints Ahmed Shehzad Farooq as acting chairman
1 year, 6 months ago

PCB appoints Ahmed Shehzad Farooq as acting chairman

The Hindu  

Pakistan Cricket board appointed Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana as its acting chairman on Tuesday. “Election Commissioner Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana assumes charge as Acting Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.” tweeted PCB from its official handle. The appointment comes following Najam Sethi, the fomer interim chief’s decision to not seek a permanent position in the PCB. Good luck to all …

'Clown in a village circus': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja hits out at Mickey Arthur's appointment as team director
1 year, 8 months ago

'Clown in a village circus': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja hits out at Mickey Arthur's appointment as team director

Firstpost  

Raja, who was replaced as PCB chairman in December, also took shots at the PCB chairman Najam Sethi and his cricket management committee. He also took shots at the PCB chairman Najam Sethi and his cricket management committee. “A PCB chairman who doesn’t understand cricket, probably was not even good enough to make it to the XI in a club …

Ramiz Raja criticises Mickey Arthur’s appointment as Pakistan team director
1 year, 8 months ago

Ramiz Raja criticises Mickey Arthur’s appointment as Pakistan team director

The Hindu  

Pakistan Cricket Board’s former chairman Ramiz Raja has described the appointment of Mickey Arthur to the post of national team director as “a clown in a village circus”. “A PCB chairman who doesn’t understand cricket, probably was not even good enough to make it to the XI in a club game, heads a cabal of political, petty minded club runners …

PCB controversy: Haroon Rashid replaces Shahid Afridi as new chief selector
1 year, 11 months ago

PCB controversy: Haroon Rashid replaces Shahid Afridi as new chief selector

India TV News  

PCB controversy: The Pakistan Cricket Board looks like one confusing body at the moment. the legendary Pakistan allrounder was appointed as the interim chief selector of the men's cricket team, but he has now been removed by Haroon Rashid who served as Pakistan's chief selector between 2015 and 2016. PCB chief Sethi who appointed Rashid as the chief selector said …

Ramiz Raja blames PCB for lack of leadership under Najam Sethi
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramiz Raja blames PCB for lack of leadership under Najam Sethi

Firstpost  

Raja said by relying on the government to take the call on sending Pakistan to India for ODI World Cup, PCB is now allowing the Indian cricket board the opportunity to isolate Pakistan from world cricket Following new Pakistan Cricket Board’s chief Najam Sethi’s comment of relying on government to take call on future Pakistan tours of India, ousted board …

'Tried knocking sense in his head, but he's beyond repair': Ramiz Raja's brutal attack on 'foul-mouthed' Pakistan great
1 year, 11 months ago

'Tried knocking sense in his head, but he's beyond repair': Ramiz Raja's brutal attack on 'foul-mouthed' Pakistan great

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board underwent a series of changes over the past few weeks as Ramiz Raja was sacked as the chairman, with Najam Sethi taking over. Ramiz Raja Ramiz Raja faced significant criticism from fans and former cricketers throughout his tenure as chairman, including former Pakistan star Aaqib Javed. “Ramiz Raja was a one-man show in PCB which he admits …

Ramiz Raja hits out at BCCI over talks of shifting Asia Cup out of Pakistan: Should we listen to everything India say?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramiz Raja hits out at BCCI over talks of shifting Asia Cup out of Pakistan: Should we listen to everything India say?

India Today  

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Ramiz Raja, lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India over shifting the Asia Cup 2023 out of Pakistan. Earlier, Jay Shah, the honourary secretary of the Indian board, said that India wouldn’t be going to Pakistan and the tournament needs to be shifted to a neutral venue. When Asian Cricket Council …

Abide by contractual clauses: PCB's new cricket management committee tells players
1 year, 11 months ago

Abide by contractual clauses: PCB's new cricket management committee tells players

Firstpost  

A well-informed source said that Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Shahnawaz Dahani, in particular, were reminded that it is not their job to tweet in favour of who should be Pakistan’s captain. Karachi: The new cricket management committee of the PCB has made it clear that centrally contracted players need to abide by their contractual clauses and no breach …

Watch: Babar Azam breaks silence on Ramiz Raja's sacking, Shahid Afridi's appointment as interim chief selector
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Babar Azam breaks silence on Ramiz Raja's sacking, Shahid Afridi's appointment as interim chief selector

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket has gone through a lot of changes over the last few days, since the humiliating Test series loss to England on home soil. After what was Pakistan's first ever whitewash at home in Tests, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja was sacked from his job while former captain Shahid Afridi was named as the interim chief selector of …

Pakistan names Shahid Afridi as new interim chief selector
2 years ago

Pakistan names Shahid Afridi as new interim chief selector

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named former captain Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector of the men’s team and ex-internationals Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar as members of the selection panel. Former test player Haroon Rasheed, one of 14 members in the new interim management committee, was named as convenor of the selection committee. Sethi welcomed Afridi as head of …

PCB names Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector of men's team, these former PAK players also join him | READ
2 years ago

PCB names Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector of men's team, these former PAK players also join him | READ

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is going under complete overhauling at the moment. Just a day after England's historic win over Pakistan, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja was ousted from the governing body and Najam Sethi was assigned the responsibility of leading the board. The cricketing body has now appointed former cricketer and skipper, Shahid Afridi as the interim chief selector of …

Pakistan Cricket Board appoint Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector
2 years ago

Pakistan Cricket Board appoint Shahid Afridi as interim chief selector

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday appointed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as the interim chief of the men's team ahead of the New Zealand series. PCB Management Committee has appointed former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi as the interim Chair of the Men’s National Selection Committee. — Pakistan Cricket December 24, 2022 "PCB Management Committee has appointed former Pakistan captain …

Ramiz Raja sacked as PCB chairman, Najam Sethi takes charge
2 years ago

Ramiz Raja sacked as PCB chairman, Najam Sethi takes charge

The Hindu  

Former cricketer Ramiz Raja has been removed as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board by the country’s government, which has appointed a 14-member committee, headed by Najam Sethi, to run the affairs of the game for the next four months. The developments on Wednesday confirmed speculation that Sharif, who is the patron-in-chief of the PCB, had decided to appoint Sethi …

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja sacked, Najam Sethi to take over PCB top job
2 years ago

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja sacked, Najam Sethi to take over PCB top job

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja was sacked from the role on Wednesday, December 21, The move from the PCB comes a day after Pakistan suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss in a Test series at home. Ramiz Raja, who took over the role in September 2021, oversaw the proceedings of the PCB during 2 T20 World Cups and a 50-over …

Ramiz Raja is being replaced by Najam Sethi as PCB chief: REPORTS
2 years ago

Ramiz Raja is being replaced by Najam Sethi as PCB chief: REPORTS

India TV News  

Just a day after Ben Stokes and his troops whitewashed Pakistan on their home soil, it is now being said that Ramiz Raja is being sacked by the Pakistan Cricket Board as its chief. Various media reports are now claiming that Najam Sethi will replace Raja as the PCB chief. The Pakistan team suffered a heartbreaking clean sweep at the …

Is Ramiz Raja restricting free speech? PCB plans to act against former cricketers | READ
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Ramiz Raja restricting free speech? PCB plans to act against former cricketers | READ

India TV News  

The Pakistan cricketing scenario is nothing but a pretty messed up landmark. After Ramiz Raja took over the reins of the board, things looked pretty rosy for the cricketing body, but things again started to go haywire after Pakistan lost the finals to England. Reports suggest that the PCB chief Ramiz Raja has sent a legal notice to former Pakistan …

ICC Meeting Updates: Chairman Barclay To Complete His Term, Raja's Proposal Rejected, Jay Shah In Cricket Committee
2 years, 8 months ago

ICC Meeting Updates: Chairman Barclay To Complete His Term, Raja's Proposal Rejected, Jay Shah In Cricket Committee

ABP News  

New Delhi: The ICC board on Sunday convinced its chairman Gregor Barclay to complete his term till end of October before the global body starts its nomination process to find a new chairman where the Indian cricket board could play a massive role. In another significant development, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja's proposal for a four-nation tournament has been …

Former ICC CFO Faisal Hasnain appointed new CEO of PCB
3 years ago

Former ICC CFO Faisal Hasnain appointed new CEO of PCB

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former International Cricket Council Chief Financial Officer Faisal Hasnain as its new Chief Executive, replacing Wasim Khan. READ : Kamran Akmal withdraws from PSL protesting relegation to silvery category "Faisal is a familiar figure in world cricket and is highly regarded, respected and trusted for his excellence in corporate governance, financial management and commercial …

With Ramiz Raja not impressed, PCB's National High Performance Centre in Lahore headed for overhaul
3 years, 1 month ago

With Ramiz Raja not impressed, PCB's National High Performance Centre in Lahore headed for overhaul

Firstpost  

Ramiz had hinted in a recent interview that he will be bringing in his own team to manage the high performance centre and domestic cricket Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s National High Performance Centre in Lahore could see a complete overhaul of management as PCB chairman Ramiz Raja is not happy with its results. “Ramiz is also not satisfied with …

Impossible right now but we are not in hurry: new PCB chief Ramiz Raja on bilateral cricket with India
3 years, 3 months ago

Impossible right now but we are not in hurry: new PCB chief Ramiz Raja on bilateral cricket with India

India TV News  

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point. Asked about the possibility of revival of bilateral series between Pakistan and India, Raja said, "Impossible right …

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja formally elected as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja formally elected as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

The Hindu  

Former captain Ramiz Raja was on Monday unanimously elected as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board for a three-year term, succeeding Ehsan Mani who stepped down from the post last month. The 59-year-old commentator, who was part of Pakistan’s triumphant campaign in the 1992 World Cup, has become the fourth international cricketer to head the PCB after Abdul Hafeez …

Ramiz Raja formally elected as new PCB chairman
3 years, 3 months ago

Ramiz Raja formally elected as new PCB chairman

India TV News  

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has been formally elected unanimously as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board for a term of three years after winning an unopposed election. PCB Election Commissioner and retired judge Sheikh Azmat presided over a special meeting at the National High Performance Centre on Monday resulting in Raja taking over as PCB chairman. Raja, along with …

Ramiz Raja set to officially take over as PCB chairman on Monday
3 years, 3 months ago

Ramiz Raja set to officially take over as PCB chairman on Monday

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja is set to officially take over as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that a special meeting of the Board of Governors has been convened on Monday in which the PCB Election Commissioner Mr Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, will conduct the election and preside …

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja set to become PCB chairman on 13 September
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja set to become PCB chairman on 13 September

Firstpost  

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that a special meeting of the Board of Governors has been convened on Monday in which the PCB Election Commissioner Mr Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, will conduct the election and preside over the Special Meeting. Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja is set to officially take over as the new Chairman of the …

World of Cricket: The rise and rise of Shaheen Shah Afridi
3 years, 3 months ago

World of Cricket: The rise and rise of Shaheen Shah Afridi

The Hindu  

The rise and rise of Shaheen Shah Afridi Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled Pakistan to victory in the second Test against the West Indies in Kingston. Ramiz Raja, the new PCB chairman Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja will take over as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board after Ehsan Mani. Mani’s three-year tenure ended recently, and Raja got a go-ahead …

Ramiz Raja in contention to become PCB chief replacing Ehsan Mani
3 years, 4 months ago

Ramiz Raja in contention to become PCB chief replacing Ehsan Mani

India TV News  

Former Pakistan Test captain and renowned commentator Ramiz Raja's name is doing rounds to replace Ehsan Mani as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. The source said initially the names of Mani and Asad Ali Khan, a senior bureaucrat had been mentioned as the two candidates for the chairmanship but now apparently the PM had decided to go for a …

Ganguly endorsement issue unlikely to crop up
4 years ago

Ganguly endorsement issue unlikely to crop up

The Hindu  

Despite whispers in some sections about Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly’s seemingly questionable conduct of endorsing products of the Board’s sponsors, the issue is unlikely to crop up during Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad. Nobody wants to offend the office-bearers.” A few representatives were discussing the possibility of one of the six office-bearers questioning …

PCB struggling to appoint new chief selector with top candidate Muhammad Akram backing out
4 years ago

PCB struggling to appoint new chief selector with top candidate Muhammad Akram backing out

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is finding it difficult to appoint a new chief selector after its top candidate backed out of working under the current system of selection in the country. A well-placed source told PTI that former pacer Muhammad Akram was the top candidate for the chief selector's post but he has backed out demanding that the board return …

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