Mohsin Naqvi Named Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman

Mohsin Naqvi, Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee. Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as the new PCB chairman was confirmed by Chief Election Commissioner Shah Khawar.

Following Zaka Ashraf’s resignation as the head of the PCB’s management committee, Shah Khawar assumed the role of interim chief. He took charge at the board’s headquarters last month. Khawar served in this capacity until the board elections were held.

Since Ehsan Mani’s tenure in 2021, PCB chiefs have failed to complete their terms. Ramiz Raja served for 15 months (September 2021-December 2022), while Najam Sethi (December 2022-June 2023) and Zaka Ashraf (July 2023-January 2024) did not last a full year each.

After Raja’s exit, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s operations were managed by committees headed by Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf. Mohsin Naqvi, now at the helm of the PCB, faces pivotal choices to elevate the Pakistan Super League and strengthen the national team.

Shah Khawar Declares Mohsin Naqvi’s Victory

Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed to the leadership role for the next three years with the backing of ten members of the board of governors at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, along with Mustafa Ramdey, endorsed his nomination for the Board of Governors established under the 2014 constitution.

Representatives from diverse regions and departments, such as Azad Jammu Kashmir, Larkana, and PTV, among others, have been included in the board. Although the secretary of inter-provincial coordination is part of the board of governors, they do not possess voting rights. Mohsin Naqvi’s win was officially declared by the Chief Election Commissioner.

The Board of Governors is listed below:

1. Mr Mustafa Ramday (PCB Patron’s nominee)
2. Mr Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi (PCB Patron’s nominee)
3. Mr Sajjad Ali Khokhar, President Regional Cricket Association AJK
4. Mr Zafarullah Jadgal, President Regional Cricket Association Dera Murad Jamali
5. Mr Tanveer Ahmed, President Regional Cricket Association Larkana
6. Mr Tariq Sarwar, President of Regional Cricket Association Bahawalpur
7. Mr Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
8. Dr Anwaar Ahmad Khan, Ghani Glass Limited
9. Mr Javed Iqbal, State Bank of Pakistan
10. Mr Osama Azhar, Pakistan Television
11. Secretary to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination, or any other officer nominated by him as an ex-officio member (Non-voting member)

Pakistan Suffered Series Losses In Australia And New Zealand

Pakistan experienced consecutive series losses in Australia and New Zealand. They suffered a 0-3 defeat against Australia in the Test series and a 1-4 loss to New Zealand in a five-match T20I series, under the leadership of Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi, respectively.

Pakistan’s next bilateral series assignment is a four-match T20I series against England in May. The T20 World Cup will take place in the USA and the West Indies in June, where Pakistan is grouped with India, the United States, Canada, and Ireland in Group A.

Players from Pakistan will shift their attention to the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), commencing at Gadaffi Stadium on February 17th, featuring defending champions Lahore Qalandars against Islamabad United.

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