NZ vs PAK: Zaka Ashraf Accused Of Misdoings, PCB Responds
Published - 03 Nov 2023, 08:39 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:21 AM
Zaka Ashraf, the PCB Chief has been accused of “flagrant misdoings and unconstitutional decisions” as per reports in ESPNCricinfo amid reports of his tenure being given an extension.
ESPNcricinfo stated that a copy of the email was sent to the Prime Minister’s office and as well as the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry of Pakistan by the management committee member of PCB, Zulfiqar Malik who made the allegations against Ashraf. In the mail, Malik wrote the wrongdoings had taken place over a period of time.
“I have noted some flagrant misdoings and unconstitutional decisions by management that I wish to bring on record to absolve myself from the unconstitutional decisions and wrongdoings which have taken place over the period of time without consultation or approval of most members,” Malik wrote as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
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Zaka Ashraf Targeted For Taking Long-Term Decisions Without Consultation
Malik wrote that the PCB chief has not confined himself to day-to-day affairs and has made many long-term decisions.
“[But] this MC led by Mr Zaka Ashraf has not confined itself to day-to-day affairs and has taken many long-term decisions which violate the mandate given to this MC,” he added.
He further wrote in the mail that the appointment of some of the long-term decisions like the appointment of the former chief selector Inzamam ul Haq and other appointments of several Directors, and Consultants were not taken in consultation with the other team members.
“The appointment of Chief Selector (Inzamam ul Haq, who has now resigned) for three years on a hefty ₹2.5 million per month, appointment of several Directors, Consultants, officials, Scrutiny and other Committees, approval of various projects and budget, huge expenses on different heads, hiring of legal counsels on exorbitant rates and removal or sidelining some key officials fall in the categories of long term decisions in violation of the clear cut mandate of the MC,” said Malik.
Malik sent the mail on October 3 and a week later IPC asked the PCB for a comprehensive report on their operations including updates on the progress towards elections. However, the PCB has not yet responded to the mail. Meanwhile, Zaka Ashraf is likely to be given an extension after his first tenure comes to an end on November 5.
“Every decision is taken according to the constitution. Any and all decisions have been taken to ensure day-to-day operations of the PCB continue unencumbered,” PCB reportedly said in response to the charges pressed against Ashraf.
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