How would a potential PTI victory affect Pakistan cricket/PCB?

[Jin Chacha]

Was having this discussion with some friends and thought it would be interesting to post here. It is becoming increasingly likely that PTI could come into power in the upcoming elections and while Pakistan has much bigger problems than cricket it is an interesting exercise to predict what the potential impact on PCB and Pakistan cricket would be if PTI wins.

On the plus side it goes without saying that PCB would probably be more meritocratic and financially clean under PTI/IK than any other party and few people would know the inner workings of Pakistan cricket better than IK. On the other hand, whatever his leanings may be as a politician or journalist, Najam Sethi has done an admirable job as PCB chairman and especially with the PSL. He is easily the most professional and astute PCB chairman we have had in years. Given his conflict with IK, it will only be a matter of time that he is removed if PTI comes into power and that could have a pretty big impact on PSL.

IK also has some very strong views about the domestic cricket structure of Pakistan and has repeatedly talked about dismantling the department-based teams. I don’t know enough about this topic to comment but a lot of former players/administrators have criticized this proposal as unrealistic. Either way a radical overhaul of the domestic structure can have a big positive or negative impact on the team. By his own admission IK has also not been following cricket seriously since his retirement and some of his views on cricket can sometimes come across as old fashioned. Lastly, I really hope former players especially those that played with or under IK, dont take advantage of their personal relationships with Imran to sneak back into PCB. We really don’t need another decade of Inti, Miandad, Aqib Javed etc.

Personally, I support IK but feel that it would be better for Pakistan cricket if Sethi is allowed to continue and IK doesn’t directly interfere in PCB affairs like previous govts.

What are your views?

 

[Greenstorm]

Domestic cricket structure will definitely improve. I hope Sharjeel returns before WC 2019.

 

[venomousx]

Did cricket in KPK improve under PTI during 2013-2018? How many great players have they produced? How many grounds has IK built like he used to boast before 2013 elections? Don't set any high expectations.

 

[proud_pakistani]

No Najam Sethi. Will be interesting who become the administrators.

 

[Syed1]

More interested in how we improve in other sports such as hockey, boxing and football. Cricket in Pakistan will flourish even if there is no PCB tomorrow.

 

[Abdullah719]

Najam Sethi spoke after the PCB BoG meeting yesterday and said he hopes 'there will be stability in the PCB' after the elections

 

[Arham_PakFan]

More interested in how we improve in other sports such as hockey, boxing and football. Cricket in Pakistan will flourish even if there is no PCB tomorrow.

I hope the administration of hockey and football is completely changed.Especially football.Most people do not even know Pakistan has a football team.

 

[Majid Khan]

The tricky issue for Imran is if he comes into power and appoints probably the most well equipped man for the job to run PCB which is Majid Jehangir Khan, his political opponents will say look he has appointed his cousin.

If he instead goes for Miandad or another former team mate like say Abdul Qadir or Zaheer Abbas , they will say he's looking after his friends.

And clearly he can't leave Najam Sethi there after all the criticism.

So a safer option may be to give the job to a more recent player like Misbah..

 

[Mian]

The tricky issue for Imran is if he comes into power and appoints probably the most well equipped man for the job to run PCB which is Majid Jehangir Khan, his political opponents will say look he has appointed his cousin.

If he instead goes for Miandad or another former team mate like say Abdul Qadir or Zaheer Abbas , they will say he's looking after his friends.

And clearly he can't leave Najam Sethi there after all the criticism.

So a safer option may be to give the job to a more recent player like Misbah..

Majid Khan was really good but he is too old now and i heard he is ill. Ehsan Mani is also in good books of IK.

I hope Zakir Khan is kept away from PCB he is a buddy of IK

 

[DRsohail]

Najam Sethi will have to pack his samaaan....dunno much.

 

[King-Misbah]

Najam Sethi spoke after the PCB BoG meeting yesterday and said he hopes 'there will be stability in the PCB' after the elections

Sethi will be thrown out if PTI comes into power. Ofcourse; Sethi was awarded the position in a mysterious way.

 

[Loralai]

Did cricket in KPK improve under PTI during 2013-2018? How many great players have they produced? How many grounds has IK built like he used to boast before 2013 elections? Don't set any high expectations.

This.

Also, PTI's primary job would be to govern the country and not improve its cricket.

 

[slipcatch]

Did cricket in KPK improve under PTI during 2013-2018? How many great players have they produced? How many grounds has IK built like he used to boast before 2013 elections? Don't set any high expectations.

An immature way to look at things.

Just like every thing else to become better in Pakistan, cricket has to be fixed from top.

Run cricket board like every other country does and you'll see the result.

The root cause of Pakistan's problem is at the top level.

Fix health system and education system and infrastructure (power) and you'll see the rise in Pakistan's economy.

Health and infrastructure will be visible soon but the results of improvement in education system will be seen later when more kids are graduated with high school diploma, college degree and increase in literacy.

No nation has ever become economically strong without quality health, education and infrastructure.

Cricket will improve once it is made independent entity.

 

[slipcatch]

This.

Also, PTI's primary job would be to govern the country and not improve its cricket.

Ik will not be running PCB. That won't be under his job description, if it is made an independent.

So the question itself is a faulty question.

 

[Strike!]

He should appoint Misbah as head of PCB.

 

[Pakpak]

Misbah would be a good shout, can't wait for Sethi to be gone.

 

[Pakistanian]

He should appoint Misbah as head of PCB.

Misbah has no administrative experience at any level let alone being the chief of a national cricket board.

 

[Greenstorm]

Why are people asking for a yes man like Misbah to run our cricket ?

 

[King-Misbah]

Misbah has no administrative experience at any level let alone being the chief of a national cricket board.

What administrative experience did Sehti have :s Misbah has an MBA.

 

[Savak]

Will launch full scale of Lobbying efforts if any attempt is made to remove Sethi from office who has perhaps been the best and most visionary chairman of the PCB for the last 30 plus years.

 

[Majid Khan]

I would also nominate a contemporary Pakistani opener for a position in PCB, he speaks good English, this keeps him employed and it means Pakistan team can play with 11 players in the team, instead of 10 players and a passenger.

 

[yasir]

He should appoint Misbah as head of PCB.

What is wrong with Sethi? he is doing commendable job.

 

[KingKhanWC]

PCB will become an independent body and will appoint people based on merit not party allegiance.

It will be huge for Pakistan cricket.

 

[Greenstorm]

Will launch full scale of Lobbying efforts if any attempt is made to remove Sethi from office who has perhaps been the best and most visionary chairman of the PCB for the last 30 plus years.

Sethi should be made in charge of PSL. We need to improve our domestic structure and Sethi cannot do that.

 

[Khan12]

He should appoint Misbah as head of PCB.

No thanks we have suffered enough from him already. He shouldn't be anywhere near our cricket.

 

[DRsohail]

IK has repeatedly said that we will make it an independent institution.

 

[LegendInzi]

IK has repeatedly said that we will make it an independent institution.

Or maybe the PCB will be given to Jamat e Islami? Like some of key ministries in KP?

 

[DeadBall]

Or maybe the PCB will be given to Jamat e Islami? Like some of key ministries in KP?

The sajdahs for 50s would make much more sense then.

 

[Saj]

One would expect a sweep by the PTI hierarchy.

Many of the current PCB bigwigs are political appointments, rewarded for their services to the government in various fields.

 

[DRsohail]

Or maybe the PCB will be given to Jamat e Islami? Like some of key ministries in KP?

Sowaht.Jamat e Islami delivered the most in those.Even better than the your ladla did in Punjab.

 

[Major]

Some really childish posts on this thread.

How could you even throw Misbah's name in when the guy has no experience of running a whole administration.

Any party that comes in and tries jostling with the cricket circle. They will have to deal with 2 things. 1) PCB. 2)PSL

To be really honest with you guys, PTI coming in would be quite bad for PSL. PSL is doing great under
Najem Sethi.

Might aswell jostle with PCB, but they should allowe Najem Sethi so stay as the head of PSL.

If one of the PCB members show a good performance as PCB chairman or as director, only then he should be allowed to lead the PSL group

 

[mak36]

Najam Sethi spoke after the PCB BoG meeting yesterday and said he hopes 'there will be stability in the PCB' after the elections

I try and keep my account for the cricket section, but given the thread topic I will add my two cents.

If Najam Sethi wishes to depoliticise the PCB and ensure it is an independent organisation, then he should practice what he preaches.

How does he justify writing (very opinionated) political articles and posting political tweets (using the same account as his cricket one) whilst the Chairman of the PCB?

Not only is it unprofessional it is also a conflict of interest- he should pick a role and commit to it. This double hatting reeks of hypocrisy.

If he keeps his opinions to himself then there isn't a problem. By broadcasting his (controversial) views so publicly he puts himself in a compromised position and it also undermines the PCB's independence. And then he has the audacity to ask for stability in the PCB post-election?

 

[Pakistanian]

I think Bazid Khan is a good candidate, well educated and spoken, has played pro cricket and is a good analyst plus he probably has some business experience. Only downside is that he's related to Imran Khan so it would look like nepotism.

 

[DeadBall]

Some really childish posts on this thread.

How could you even throw Misbah's name in when the guy has no experience of running a whole administration.

Any party that comes in and tries jostling with the cricket circle. They will have to deal with 2 things. 1) PCB. 2)PSL

To be really honest with you guys, PTI coming in would be quite bad for PSL. PSL is doing great under
Najem Sethi.

Might aswell jostle with PCB, but they should allowe Najem Sethi so stay as the head of PSL.

If one of the PCB members show a good performance as PCB chairman or as director, only then he should be allowed to lead the PSL group

Agree. Must get rid of the other snakes and parasites though.

 

[Waseem]

I don't think cricket would be amongst his top 50 priorities so don't think there would be immediate change but i would love to see improvements in sports in general and not just cricket.

We must invest in sports, must improve our standing in Commonwealth games and eventually Olympics.

Also need to invest on other sports.

Imran Khan's biggest strength is "merit based system" and that itself resolves 50% of problems.

 

[Gayle_Force]

The goal should be to make PCB a self sufficient institution and remove government involvement in PCB decision-making altogether.

 

[Waseem]

The goal should be to make PCB a self sufficient institution and remove government involvement in PCB decision-making altogether.

I think that is what Imran Khan's key solution to most governance related problem is anyway. He has proven in KPK making KPK Police independent and also health and education reforms. Half of our problems today are mainly due to political parties trying to appoint THEIR men in institutions to exploit them and this is how they destroy it.

 

[Varun]

Let Sethi stay.

Improve the system under him so another person is appointed on merit, or Sethi blooms further.

Win-win.

 

[Sher Khan]

Will Najam Sethi and Mickey Arthur face the axe if Imran Khan comes to power?

Imran Khan whilst talking about cricket has always suggested that the current PCB chairman is corrupt and came to power through corrupt means and gaining favours from the ex PM. There Is no doubt in my mind, that Sethi will be sacked as soon as Imran takes power. I feel for Sethi, as I feel finally things were on track in Pakistan Cricket and he seemed like the right man for chairman.

My other worry is that, Arthur will also be sacked as it was Sethi that gives Strong prefence to Arthur and foreigner coaches. It would be sad as Arthur seemed like an honest, capable man of coaching Pakistan and was improving our standards.

I honestly think if Imran comes to power, then Sethi for sure will face the axe. however, it’s 50-50 for Arthur, although surely Imrankhanpti will say that a Pakistani should coach the Pakistani team and prob bring in someone Moin Khan as coach as well as Abdul Qadir as PCB chairman. As Imran reckons Abdul Qadir has a sharp cricketing mind.

 

[Syed1]

Cricket would be fairly low down on Imran's list of things to fix. Don't expect drastic changes right away. In any case Sethi might be sent home but the rest of the system will remain as it is. I might be mistaken but I heard Imran praise Mickey and what he has done with the side. So doubt he would sack him for no reason.

 

[Shaddy86]

Najam Sethi will definitely be replaced, IK hinted at that in a recent interview with Sana Bucha

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Najam Sethi will definitely be sacked/replaced, don't think Imran Khan can forget "35 puncture"

 

[Mamoon]

Sethi has done a wonderful job as PCB head, and any objective individual would testify that he does not deserve to be sacked.

However, objectivity and Imran don’t go hand in hand. He suffers from Sethiphobia, so it is very likely that Sethi will be given the marching orders.

Nonetheless, anything is possible for the master of u-turn. Today, Sheikh Rasheed is his champion of Naya Pakistan, but few years earlier, he stated on live tv that a man like Sheikh Rasheed will not even become his “chaprasi”.

Hence, it is quite possible that he might settle for a compromise.

Insaafians will defend and justify him no matter what. If he fires Sethi, they will praise him; if he lets him stay, thy will praise him.

Insaafians if Sethi is fired:

“Wow what a great leader Imran is. He has zero tolerance for crooks and is not going to settle for any compromise”.

Insaafians if Sethi is spared:

“Wow what a great leader Imran is. He hasn’t let his personal grudge cloud his judgement. Sethi is doing a good job and he has allowed him to continue.

This is what happens when a political party becomes a cult.

 

[Mamoon]

Najam Sethi will definitely be sacked/replaced, don't think Imran Khan can forget "35 puncture"

A false accusation. PTI’s Arif Alvi had to apologize on Imran’s behalf, whose ego did not allow him to apologize himself.

 

[Bewal Express]

A false accusation. PTI’s Arif Alvi had to apologize on Imran’s behalf, whose ego did not allow him to apologize himself.

Who says the 35 punctures it is false allegation?

 

[Mamoon]

Who says the 35 punctures it is false allegation?

Arif Alvi, one of Imran Khan's champions of Naya Pakistan.

After much ado on the ‘35 punctures’ claim by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party’s key leader Arif Alvi has tendered an apology admitting the remarks were based on rumours and hearsay.

Alvi took to social media on Thursday to refute and withdraw the statement and oft-quoted by the PTI chairman. And while Imran himself didn’t apologise in explicit terms, he did admit on Wednesday that the remarks made were ‘of a political nature.’

“We should have checked the facts before making such an accusation,” he said adding “We should not have believed on false accusations,” said Alvi.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/913505/pti-apologises-for-imran-khans-oft-quoted-35-punctures-stance/

 

[Bewal Express]

Arif Alvi, one of Imran Khan's champions of Naya Pakistan.



http://tribune.com.pk/story/913505/pti-apologises-for-imran-khans-oft-quoted-35-punctures-stance/

But

 

[Mamoon]

But

We have to consider two things here:

(1) The 2013 election was subjected to systematic rigging. Every party was guilty of rigging to a degree, including PTI members.

However, Imran Khan swept it under the carpet and sacked his own judiciary council, who unveiled facts and truths about his workers that he did not want to hear.

(2) The military establishment were backing PML-N at that time, and they were involved in pre-poll rigging just like they are involved now in favor of PTI.

As a result of the power of Punjab, PML-N would have won the election anyway. PTI did not stand any chance of winning majority in 2013.

However, a lot has changed in the last five years. Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified based on weak judgement because of burning his bridges with the establishment, who are now backing PTI and Imran.

Furthermore, Imran took a u-turn on his ideology and surrounding himself with crooks and frauds who win their seats regardless of the party that they are representing.

All these factors have made PTI the firm favorites, but since PTI is winning now, we have to believe that this is the most transparent and rigging-free election in Pakistan history.

However, if PTI fails to win in the end, the same people will have us believe that the election was rigged.

Apparently, the only thing that will determine whether the election was fair or rigged is whether PTI wins or loses.

 

[Bewal Express]

We have to consider two things here:

(1) The 2013 election was subjected to systematic rigging. Every party was guilty of rigging to a degree, including PTI members.

However, Imran Khan swept it under the carpet and sacked his own judiciary council, who unveiled facts and truths about his workers that he did not want to hear.

(2) The military establishment were backing PML-N at that time, and they were involved in pre-poll rigging just like they are involved now in favor of PTI.

As a result of the power of Punjab, PML-N would have won the election anyway. PTI did not stand any chance of winning majority in 2013.

However, a lot has changed in the last five years. Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified based on weak judgement because of burning his bridges with the establishment, who are now backing PTI and Imran.

Furthermore, Imran took a u-turn on his ideology and surrounding himself with crooks and frauds who win their seats regardless of the party that they are representing.

All these factors have made PTI the firm favorites, but since PTI is winning now, we have to believe that this is the most transparent and rigging-free election in Pakistan history.

However, if PTI fails to win in the end, the same people will have us believe that the election was rigged.

Apparently, the only thing that will determine whether the election was fair or rigged is whether PTI wins or loses.

Forget about IK`s uTurn, you spent saying hours attacking IK for his now proved claims that the elections were rigged on every front. The only reason you are moaning is because your duffer is in jail and they cant rig anymore.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

A false accusation. PTI’s Arif Alvi had to apologize on Imran’s behalf, whose ego did not allow him to apologize himself.

There is no denying that Najam Sethi was involved in systematic rigging in Punjab. How else did he suddenly become chairman of the PCB? Just sitting there and saying Arif Alvi apologized doesn't change the fact of what actually happened.

 

[Savak]

I wonder if there is a chance that Imran Khan and Najam Sethi could patch up and the later allowed to continue in his role as PCB and PSL chairman?

It would be seen as extremely dictatorial and small minded to just replace Sethi just like that without any solid reason. Sethi has been the best PCB chairman in the last 20-30 years and has delivered for the PCB and Pakistan Cricket compared to his predecessors by a country mile.

 

[Pakpak]

I wonder if there is a chance that Imran Khan and Najam Sethi could patch up and the later allowed to continue in his role as PCB and PSL chairman?

It would be seen as extremely dictatorial and small minded to just replace Sethi just like that without any solid reason. Sethi has been the best PCB chairman in the last 20-30 years and has delivered for the PCB and Pakistan Cricket compared to his predecessors by a country mile.

Lot of rumors by lot of people at money stolen from PCB coffers by Sethi and his friends. While all being rumors there is no way Imran will let him stay. I mean Sethi's twitter account talks trash about IK regularly as well.

 

[ManFan]

Whatever the case, the chickens will certainly be coming home to roost.

 

[Slim]

He should appoint Misbah as head of PCB.

What a suggestion. Hats off, brother. If selecting Azhar as captain was not enough. We need more people like you.

 

[Slim]

PCB will become an independent body and will appoint people based on merit not party allegiance.

It will be huge for Pakistan cricket.

Najam Sethi will definitely be replaced, IK hinted at that in a recent interview with Sana Bucha

Najam Sethi will definitely be sacked/replaced, don't think Imran Khan can forget "35 puncture"

Sethi has done a wonderful job as PCB head, and any objective individual would testify that he does not deserve to be sacked.

However, objectivity and Imran don’t go hand in hand. He suffers from Sethiphobia, so it is very likely that Sethi will be given the marching orders.

Nonetheless, anything is possible for the master of u-turn. Today, Sheikh Rasheed is his champion of Naya Pakistan, but few years earlier, he stated on live tv that a man like Sheikh Rasheed will not even become his “chaprasi”.

Hence, it is quite possible that he might settle for a compromise.

Insaafians will defend and justify him no matter what. If he fires Sethi, they will praise him; if he lets him stay, thy will praise him.

Insaafians if Sethi is fired:

“Wow what a great leader Imran is. He has zero tolerance for crooks and is not going to settle for any compromise”.

Insaafians if Sethi is spared:

“Wow what a great leader Imran is. He hasn’t let his personal grudge cloud his judgement. Sethi is doing a good job and he has allowed him to continue.

This is what happens when a political party becomes a cult.

If Imran Khan tries to sack Sethi, he should file for stay in High court/Supreme court so we can prevent this disaster from happening. Khan is a very egoistic invidivual and for him his ego comes above everything. I expect him to go full vengeful over Sethi who has been the best PCB chairman we have seen so far.

I am genuinely fearful over this as Imran Khan has proven to appoint incompetent people for higher posts for example Pervez Khattak. I hope Sethi holds his ground and makes sure he doesnt lets loose of his control. For Pakistan cricket to go forward we need to keep political subjectivity out of it.

 

[Suleiman]

Nothing, every level headed Pakistani knows that regardless of who comes into power the country is doomed long term until the ideals of the people living in Pakistan change.

Imran, Nawaz, Bilawal they are all shaitans with different faces, doesn't matter who comes into power.

 

[Bewal Express]

If Imran Khan tries to sack Sethi, he should file for stay in High court/Supreme court so we can prevent this disaster from happening. Khan is a very egoistic invidivual and for him his ego comes above everything. I expect him to go full vengeful over Sethi who has been the best PCB chairman we have seen so far.

I am genuinely fearful over this as Imran Khan has proven to appoint incompetent people for higher posts for example Pervez Khattak. I hope Sethi holds his ground and makes sure he doesnt lets loose of his control. For Pakistan cricket to go forward we need to keep political subjectivity out of it.

Sethi is a political appointee and the reason he got the job was for services rendered. As he is doing such a great job, Can you tell us when was the last time PK had an overseas A tour? Or what has been done for the domestic scene?

 

[Bewal Express]

Nothing, every level headed Pakistani knows that regardless of who comes into power the country is doomed long term until the ideals of the people living in Pakistan change.

Imran, Nawaz, Bilawal they are all shaitans with different faces, doesn't matter who comes into power.

And obviously you are perfect?

 

[Slim]

Sethi is a political appointee and the reason he got the job was for services rendered. As he is doing such a great job, Can you tell us when was the last time PK had an overseas A tour? Or what has been done for the domestic scene?

Please read the latest BOG report if you want to know about A tours. With regards to domestic cricket, i admit the situation is not ideal but Sethi has still done a fantastic job. If you are suffering from memory loss and have forgotten about the likes of Ijaz butt, Zaka then may God help Pakistani fans.

 

[Syed1]

Please read the latest BOG report if you want to know about A tours. With regards to domestic cricket, i admit the situation is not ideal but Sethi has still done a fantastic job. If you are suffering from memory loss and have forgotten about the likes of Ijaz butt, Zaka then may God help Pakistani fans.

Can you give list of Sethi's achievements? Please don't put down the resurgence of the team and CT victory as Sethi's achievements.

 

[Slim]

Can you give list of Sethi's achievements? Please don't put down the resurgence of the team and CT victory as Sethi's achievements.

I dont have to name many, i will just name two:

- PSL
- Getting foreign tours organized in Pakistan, and PSL matches in Pakistan as well.

Takes balls of steel to get these two things done. Hats off to all the involved parties for managing to pull this off.

Let me tell you Imran Khan's achivements in this regard:

- False promises of making cricket grounds in 2013 ( nothing done as usual)
- Calling PSL foreign players as phateechar, height of besharmi and egoism

 

[Syed1]

I dont have to name many, i will just name two:

- PSL
- Getting foreign tours organized in Pakistan, and PSL matches in Pakistan as well.

Takes balls of steel to get these two things done. Hats off to all the involved parties for managing to pull this off.

So basically his achievement is PSL?

 

[Slim]

So basically his achievement is PSL?

Is it a small achievement for you?

 

[Syed1]

Is it a small achievement for you?

Maybe you are unaware of the full spectrum of responsibilities of PCB.



What are his achievements regarding grass root cricket? Grounds in places where there are none? Academies? Domestic structure? Pay scales for domestic cricketers?

 

[enkidu_]

he'll enact an overhaul of the system and better investments at grassroots level/school cricket/facilities/inject finances/etc what really matters if you want to produce competitive cricket on the longer run and not wait for "talent" to emerge sporadically.

 

[KingKhanWC]

If Imran Khan tries to sack Sethi, he should file for stay in High court/Supreme court so we can prevent this disaster from happening. Khan is a very egoistic invidivual and for him his ego comes above everything. I expect him to go full vengeful over Sethi who has been the best PCB chairman we have seen so far.

I am genuinely fearful over this as Imran Khan has proven to appoint incompetent people for higher posts for example Pervez Khattak. I hope Sethi holds his ground and makes sure he doesnt lets loose of his control. For Pakistan cricket to go forward we need to keep political subjectivity out of it.

The ICC made it clear political interference in cricket should end. Imran will first have to sack himself in essence as usually the PM or President is made patron of the PCB, who then appoints the chairman and other staff. The whole system will be overhauled which needs to be done.

Sethi has done ok but not to the extent some people are suggesting. He has done little to improve domestic cricket or scouting for younger talent. His PSL managment has been ok but this would have taken place with or without Sethi. As for the team, it's solely down to Mickey Arthur, who will not be fired.

 

[Savak]

The ICC made it clear political interference in cricket should end. Imran will first have to sack himself in essence as usually the PM or President is made patron of the PCB, who then appoints the chairman and other staff. The whole system will be overhauled which needs to be done.

Sethi has done ok but not to the extent some people are suggesting. He has done little to improve domestic cricket or scouting for younger talent. His PSL managment has been ok but this would have taken place with or without Sethi. As for the team, it's solely down to Mickey Arthur, who will not be fired.

I am sorry but this post is full of **.

No someone else would not have managed PSL properly, if this was the case the PSL would not have been aborted 2 times in 2012 and 2013 under Zaka Ashraf and faced so much opposition.

Fixing Domestic Cricket requires a huge amount of finances and the PCB has been badly cash strapped with the absence of international cricket in Pakistan for the last 10 years.

 

[Bewal Express]

Please read the latest BOG report if you want to know about A tours. With regards to domestic cricket, i admit the situation is not ideal but Sethi has still done a fantastic job. If you are suffering from memory loss and have forgotten about the likes of Ijaz butt, Zaka then may God help Pakistani fans.

They are all political appointees rewarded for services rendered. Sethi has done a good job on the PSL but his and the PCB's lack of interest in domestic cricket shows that he is not fit for the Top PCB job. Do you think that he has even been to a non televised FC game? You and i know the answer to that question.If he stayed on as the PSL head honcho then thats fine with me.

 

[Bewal Express]

I am sorry but this post is full of **.

No someone else would not have managed PSL properly, if this was the case the PSL would not have been aborted 2 times in 2012 and 2013 under Zaka Ashraf and faced so much opposition.

Fixing Domestic Cricket requires a huge amount of finances and the PCB has been badly cash strapped with the absence of international cricket in Pakistan for the last 10 years.

Just as important as the financing for Domestic cricket is actually showing an interest in the game. Do you think he takes any interest?

 

[Abdul]

Don't worry, Imran Khan is not going to win.

 

[Savak]

Just as important as the financing for Domestic cricket is actually showing an interest in the game. Do you think he takes any interest?

Lol at Sethi not showing any interest. A man with zero interest in Pakistan Cricket cannot host the PSL successfully 3 times in a row, convince international teams to tour Pakistan in the most difficult circumstances, go running around trying to convince the BCCI to honor their commitments to play Pakistan or pay compensation to the PCB for losses.

There is zero proof that he takes no interest in Pakistani Cricket

 

[Mamoon]

If Imran Khan tries to sack Sethi, he should file for stay in High court/Supreme court so we can prevent this disaster from happening. Khan is a very egoistic invidivual and for him his ego comes above everything. I expect him to go full vengeful over Sethi who has been the best PCB chairman we have seen so far.

I am genuinely fearful over this as Imran Khan has proven to appoint incompetent people for higher posts for example Pervez Khattak. I hope Sethi holds his ground and makes sure he doesnt lets loose of his control. For Pakistan cricket to go forward we need to keep political subjectivity out of it.

I completely agree.

Imran Khan is all about ego and personal power. As I have said many times before, he is a chronic patient of the Messiah Complex.

He doesn’t have a problem with crooks and frauds as long as there are on his side. Sethi is not an angel, but he is not a bigger fraud than Jahangir Tareen, Sheikh Rasheed, Aleem Khan and Amir Liaquat etc.

Even today, he will side with Sethi and forget about his 35 punctures if it will help him become the PM.

That is how power hungry and shameless he is.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I am sorry but this post is full of **.

No someone else would not have managed PSL properly, if this was the case the PSL would not have been aborted 2 times in 2012 and 2013 under Zaka Ashraf and faced so much opposition.

Fixing Domestic Cricket requires a huge amount of finances and the PCB has been badly cash strapped with the absence of international cricket in Pakistan for the last 10 years.

lol. So you're comparing other chiefs who were also given the job due to political affiliation. This is the point, was Sethi interviewed competing with other candidates? Sethi has been ok, nothing special.

 

[Bewal Express]

Lol at Sethi not showing any interest. A man with zero interest in Pakistan Cricket cannot host the PSL successfully 3 times in a row, convince international teams to tour Pakistan in the most difficult circumstances, go running around trying to convince the BCCI to honor their commitments to play Pakistan or pay compensation to the PCB for losses.

There is zero proof that he takes no interest in Pakistani Cricket

Can you give some examples of him showing any interest in Domestic cricket?

 

[Bewal Express]

I completely agree.

Imran Khan is all about ego and personal power. As I have said many times before, he is a chronic patient of the Messiah Complex.

He doesn’t have a problem with crooks and frauds as long as there are on his side. Sethi is not an angel, but he is not a bigger fraud than Jahangir Tareen, Sheikh Rasheed, Aleem Khan and Amir Liaquat etc.

Even today, he will side with Sethi and forget about his 35 punctures if it will help him become the PM.

That is how power hungry and shameless he is.

There is no-one as shameless as you on this forum, you start a thread on PK and then when challenged you ran. What is more shameless than that!

 

[Mian]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Insaan ko sooch samaj ke boolna chahia..Please stop blaming the Nation being uneducated.They are better then lots of educated ones.. There’s plenty talent in Pakistan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Regard?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Regard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a><br><br>Najam Sethi - Yes, There is no cricket talent in Pakistan. <a href="https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9">https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a></p>— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1019063944948928520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[KingKhanWC]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Insaan ko sooch samaj ke boolna chahia..Please stop blaming the Nation being uneducated.They are better then lots of educated ones.. There’s plenty talent in Pakistan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Regard?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Regard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a><br><br>Najam Sethi - Yes, There is no cricket talent in Pakistan. <a href="https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9">https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a></p>— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1019063944948928520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2018</a></blockquote>
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No other cricket boss of any other national board would ever say such a thing. But hey he got Shaggy to sing in the PSL, great job.

 

[ManFan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Insaan ko sooch samaj ke boolna chahia..Please stop blaming the Nation being uneducated.They are better then lots of educated ones.. There’s plenty talent in Pakistan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Regard?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Regard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a><br><br>Najam Sethi - Yes, There is no cricket talent in Pakistan. <a href="https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9">https://t.co/xnneKwDVb9</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a></p>— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1019063944948928520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I’m lost for words.

And this is the Chairman of the PCB who upon the team winning the CT, was enjoying his kheer not paying any attention, and than half got up when the camera went on him, and said, “Ohhhh”.

An old Mustache Pete who some would have you believe is the second coming of Balatzar Gracian.

 

[Mian]

I’m lost for words.

And this is the Chairman of the PCB who upon the team winning the CT, was enjoying his kheer not paying any attention, and than half got up when the camera went on him, and said, “Ohhhh”.

An old Mustache Pete who some would have you believe is the second coming of Balatzar Gracian.

but but he is a great chairman!

 

[ManFan]

I’m lost for words.

And this is the Chairman of the PCB who upon the team winning the CT, was enjoying his kheer not paying any attention, and than half got up when the camera went on him, and said, “Ohhhh”.

An old Mustache Pete who some would have you believe is the second coming of Balatzar Gracian.

Baltasar*