Pakistan’s cricket administration is on the cusp of a major change, with Mohsin Naqvi, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, likely to take a significant role. Sources indicate that Naqvi will be nominated as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman.
Following the resignation of Zaka Ashraf, the previous Chairman of the PCB Management Committee. Ashraf’s departure was officially announced on January 19, 2024. His tenure, which began on July 6, was marked by his commitment to cricket’s betterment, but challenges led to his resignation.
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With Mohsin Naqvi’s potential appointment, the cricket community awaits formal approval from PCB Patron-in-Chief and Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Naqvi will take Ashraf’s place on the Board of Governors as the PCB Chairman if confirmed.
Naqvi, who has spent the past year as Punjab’s caretaker chief minister, has already voiced his dedication to overcoming the obstacles in Pakistan’s cricket. Emphasizing the urgency of reforms in the sport, he said, “I will try to fix the issues affecting Pakistan cricket.” His comments highlight his readiness to tackle the challenges in his new role.
