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Is Ramiz Raja the right choice as PCB Chairman?

Is Ramiz Raja the right choice as PCB Chairman?

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We know that he has been outspoken about issues in PCB but will he actually be able to achieve anything or will he end up alienating players and admins?

Lot of expectations so can he stand the pressure and deliver?
 
My only issue with him is that he should not meddle in selection. I agree fixers like amir and sharjeel should not play, but he shouls not be intervening regarding the dropping or selection of players like asif ali, hafeez etc.
 
I've voted no as his commentary hasn't filled me with any confidence. He comes across as someone with little clue about Pakistani cricket or indeed about the game itself. His one asset that has carried him through life is the ability to speak fluent English at a time where few Pakistanis could. That allowed him to become the dominant commentator from Pakistan. But it doesn't mean he's any good.
 
I think if he simply focuses on public relations and International diplomacy, he is a top choice. He has a good, charming personality and is welcomed very well with co workers in the international media. However, I think he will suffer big time if he tries to tussle too much with the players and ex legends of Pakistan. They can become vicious like a pack of vultures if they all have one common enemy.
 
Usman said:
I've voted no as his commentary hasn't filled me with any confidence. He comes across as someone with little clue about Pakistani cricket or indeed about the game itself. His one asset that has carried him through life is the ability to speak fluent English at a time where few Pakistanis could. That allowed him to become the dominant commentator from Pakistan. But it doesn't mean he's any good.
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I don’t think it’s the simple fact that he speaks English fluently. He is a very entertaining commentator especially in this era of T20 cricket, his voice and expressions are perfect for it. If there is an epic last 6-7 overs of a big game, you would love to have Rameez Raja in the commentary because he can add a lot of excitement and tension, doesnt necessarily have to impart knowledge of unknowns in Pakistan domestic to earn those big dollars at the big stage.
 
He is honest and has a good track record in international diplomacy (cricketing wise), with a good show when he was last at the helm of the PCB.

I'm backing him to do well in Pakistan's circumstances.
 
Just talked about school cricket and arranging them with clubs. THIS! This is what we needed. Ramiz bhai is what we needed.
 
Pak signs Mathew Hayden and Vernon Philander as coaches for World T20. Big moves from Ramiz
 
First solution to a problem is acknowledging it.

He has watched and commentated on a number of games to know how weak and boring the team is.
 
With respect to his views, he will be a breath of fresh air compared to every other chairman that has come in the past 20 years or so. Remains to be seen if he will or will he be allowed to walk the talk.
 
Does he have any administrative experience outside of a PCB CEO stint in the early 2000s (with mixed results to say the least) ?

That's the answer to your question.
 
Markhor said:
Does he have any administrative experience outside of a PCB CEO stint in the early 2000s (with mixed results to say the least) ?

That's the answer to your question.
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I think he headed sports department of Bank Alfallah.
 
He is a smart educated man who has travelled the world. He knows what our teams needs to compete and succeed. I think he will be a good appointment.
 
umm nothing much gonna change... why?

1. we as a nation are not sport-cultured, meaning sports is the least of worries for parents, they dont enroll kids into sports unlike parents here in west
2. kids back then didnt have much options and cricket was the main go to, these days kids are on phones/tik tok/pranks etc their priorities and time utilization has shifted
3. ramiz today said he gonna get rid of nepotism and bring in talent, where quite frankly he himself walked in as the sitting pm hand picked him and no one was nor contested him, and then all the hoopla over azam khan was duely explained when you saw moin khan sitting right besides an uncomfortable wasim khan as a deputy or co ceo if i am not mistaken... what does that tell ya...

a little bit of sugar speech, a little bit of different dialouge, the same ponies (read players) wont turn into unicorns overnight... if ramiz was honest he wouldnt have come in hand picked (but cant really blame him there), but should have gotten rid of azam khan or wouldnt appoint moin khan to eliminate conflict of interest...

thats my observation and opinion....
 
Trust Pakistanis to be utterly negative in every scenario. The guy is coming in with a new vision and set of ideas and people are still being pessimistically negative
 
Savak said:
Trust Pakistanis to be utterly negative in every scenario. The guy is coming in with a new vision and set of ideas and people are still being pessimistically negative
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such is history.... unless a miracle happens, cant blame them now can we... hopefully he is the shining star....
 
Savak said:
Trust Pakistanis to be utterly negative in every scenario. The guy is coming in with a new vision and set of ideas and people are still being pessimistically negative
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Its in the Pakistani genes to only criticize, yet be completely stumped themselves when asked for solutions.

Ramiz might turn out to be the worst chairman in the history of Pakistan cricket, but give him time to work out what he brings to the table. We have been plagued by geriatric bureaucrats governing our cricket, maybe Ramiz will bring a different perspective?

His vehement opposition to Misbah and Waqar has already made a fan out of me to be honest :))
 
I liked his presser, spoke with clarity, and was blunt about the current situation of Pakistan cricket at school, club level, lack of data analytics, case studies, focus on women cricket etc.

Yes he needs to walk the talk, but at least it's a good start, and I wish him all the best in this role.
 
ATG - all time great Pakistani commentator.

Love his commentary.

Like the fact he has connections abroad with peers and other cricketers.

That can only help us.

He's not a bad choice at all. Quite good. But, let's see what he's able to actually deliver.
 
Read what he said during the Presser, he did seem very confidient and I liked what I read, but one thing is talking sense, a different thing to implement the plans.
 
Markhor said:
Does he have any administrative experience outside of a PCB CEO stint in the early 2000s (with mixed results to say the least) ?

That's the answer to your question.
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He has been part of ICC and MCC cricket committees as well. To be honest there aren’t many options available if they had to go with an ex cricketer.

As PCB doesnt come under the government administration directly so they couldn’t have appointed any young and currently active bureaucrat. Retired ones like Shaharyar Khan and Mani I believe were bit too old for the job. Yes some recently retired one could have been an option but, then question would have been how many of them have been part of sport’s administration. Also not to forget with cricket coming back to Pak and PSL’s rights being renewed, someone who is known in the circles was possibly what was required.
 
I have high hopes from him that sleepy mani. Pakistan needs a younger CEO, and Ramiz is it.
Hopefully he concentrates on school and club cricket, makes it competitive, so that we reap the rewards in the national team. His vision is good, now it is upto him if we can follow it.
 
Apart from dropping Sharjeel and Fakhar from the WT20 squad and bringing back Asif in the air and gone Ali, he’s done everything right.
 
Savak said:
Trust Pakistanis to be utterly negative in every scenario. The guy is coming in with a new vision and set of ideas and people are still being pessimistically negative
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I think some people prefer being on the edge and apprehensive as history has formed their opinions that way. Idiom “once bitten twice shy” applies to a lot of people including some Pak cricket fans as they are possibly apprehensive/afraid hoping for a positive change and disappointing themseleves.

I personally dont agree with this approach as if you are not going to have bit of optimism than whats the point of anything to be honest. Some people are going to criticize or be apprehensive unless something proves to be good and then they are okay to join in, I understand where they are coming from but, I think better option is to give someone a chance, be optimistic and then review the reality as things progress with a neutral view.
 
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Can’t believe people are complaining about Ramiz. He is the more well versed former player we have in the country when it comes to modern day cricket. He’s seen it up close the IPLs and the World Cups.

I have faith in him and I know it will take time but things will move in the right direction soon. InshahAllah!
 
Nowhere near competent enough!

He is pretty clueless, when it comes to the understanding of cricket and domestic scene in general.
 
The most qualified person ever to lead PCB. Will be the best ever . Good days of Pakistan cricket are ahead . Dark Days of Misbah are over, thank God.
 
The majority of his ideas seem beneficial and at least striving to change our broken system.

The squad selection however was horrendous. Of course, we can't know how much he influenced it, but all his talk of attacking mindset would suggest the squad has the Ramiz stamp.

Early days still, mixed bag.
 
Great players do not always make great coaches or chairmen. I believe he will do well if given a chance.
 
Pakistan's results are, and always will be, a roller-coaster. So it's difficult to say whether his reign will be a success.

What would we consider success? Winning an international tournament? Or going up the rankings in Test cricket?

As chairman of PCB, there is a limit to how much he can do; the captain is responsible for results. All he can do is put the correct people in charge (captain, coach), and rest is out of his hands.
 
I’ll certainly give him a chance - can’t do worse than Ehsan Mani.

I’ll judge him by how well financially PCB is run along with PSL expansion and the ability to attract foreign teams / players.

I hope we start to play an attractive brand or cricket but will still maintain low expectations on results.
 
Honestly, I thought he would be a good chairman but upon watching the press conference yesterday, I could not help but feel that he is a textbook narcissist. This is unsurprising because he has accumulated some wealth over the years, has won a WC and is pals with the PM. Maybe [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] can shine some light on his narcissism.

If Ramiz goes on to remove WK, this will merely prove his narcissistic behaviour because he will have removed him because Ramiz thinks WK is not doing a good job instead of actually looking at the broader picture. WK is the best thing to have happened to Pakistan cricket and arguably, we need him even more than Babar Azam because he has brought cricket back to Pakistan.

I grew up in the 2000s in Pakistan, completely deprived of any live cricket. The effects it has on cricket fans and potential cricketers, I know and feel personally.
 
ExpressPacer said:
Honestly, I thought he would be a good chairman but upon watching the press conference yesterday, I could not help but feel that he is a textbook narcissist. This is unsurprising because he has accumulated some wealth over the years, has won a WC and is pals with the PM. Maybe [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] can shine some light on his narcissism.

If Ramiz goes on to remove WK, this will merely prove his narcissistic behaviour because he will have removed him because Ramiz thinks WK is not doing a good job instead of actually looking at the broader picture. WK is the best thing to have happened to Pakistan cricket and arguably, we need him even more than Babar Azam because he has brought cricket back to Pakistan.

I grew up in the 2000s in Pakistan, completely deprived of any live cricket. The effects it has on cricket fans and potential cricketers, I know and feel personally.
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Babar is more important he needs to continue in all 3 formats i mean they guy has been best captain of Pakistan in first 10 matches so he is learning quickly if he is removed it will a travesty but what else can you expect from Ramiz.
 
YousafTheBeast said:
Apart from dropping Sharjeel and Fakhar from the WT20 squad and bringing back Asif in the air and gone Ali, he’s done everything right.
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Dont worry , he will be kicked out if he doesnt score and be replaced by Fakhar zaman.

I feel that Asif ali and Khusdil might be dropped if they cant perform in NZL.

Fakhar Zaman and Haider Ali might replace these two by Sep end
 
We should be thankful.

Otherwise this position could easily have gone to any retired Lieutenant General.
 
How can any fool (let alone a cricket board chairman) who says: "We go in the World Cup now and where we had one team in our target - our neighbours India, they now add two more teams - New Zealand and England also", be taken seriously?

Besides the fact that it is an utterly juvenile thing for the chairman of a cricket board to say, he seems to have forgotten that we have never beaten India at the World Cup!
 
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or the great Sethi, the guy who was journalist became a caretaker CM in Punjab, helped the Nooras win the election and got rewarded with the PCB job. As far as RR is concerned, time will tell whether he has the vision to takje the PCB out of gravy train mode and into developing PK cricket. There are no short cuts, improve domestic cricket by getting rid of the Panji coaches and players and find people with a passion for PK cricket.
 
Ramiz Raja directs PCB employees to immediately reduce board’s expenses

Ramiz spoke to the board’s employees which included its directors, lower management and ground staff members at the Imran Khan Enclosure in Gaddafi Stadium two days ago.

Ramiz emphasized reducing expenses and save costs, adding that he had been told by the prime minister himself how he saves expenses at the Prime Minister House and the Prime Minister Office. He also gave an indirect message to the high paid people in hushed words.

“We have to cut the expenses of the board. Have one cup of tea instead of two, use the air conditioner less and turn off the lights when you leave your offices,” Ramiz told employees.

Former captain’s only aim is to make the Pakistan team as the best one in the world. “If our team does not become the number one team in the world, there is no reason for all of us to stay here. We have to work to justify our presence here.”

Ramiz concluded by saying that cricket has to reform at the grassroots level, including the improvement of pitches across Pakistan.


https://arysports.tv/ramiz-raja-directs-pcb-employees-to-immediately-reduce-boards-expenses/
 
In his new year message:


“My aim in 2022 will be to provide best cricket infrastructure to this country - 2022 is a big year for all of us as cricket fans. A lot challenges we have to deal with and I am really looking forward to it"

"My focus is to lift cricket at the junior level because they are the asset of our system. If we provide them ample opportunities, stars will come out of them. That’s why I have decided to make a pool of junior players and given them monthly stipend. It will help us a lot moving forward"


Islamabad Stadium

“We are going to built a state-of-the-art stadium in Islamabad with a quality high-performance center. This stadium will facilitate us in First-Class and international matches"


PSL Broadcasting Rights

“Our brand PSL value has increased worldwide. I am happy to see rapid rise in the value of PSL media rights that sold out in record amount"

https://a-sports.tv/best-cricket-infrastructure-priority-pcb-chairman/
 
MenInG said:
In his new year message:


“My aim in 2022 will be to provide best cricket infrastructure to this country - 2022 is a big year for all of us as cricket fans. A lot challenges we have to deal with and I am really looking forward to it"

"My focus is to lift cricket at the junior level because they are the asset of our system. If we provide them ample opportunities, stars will come out of them. That’s why I have decided to make a pool of junior players and given them monthly stipend. It will help us a lot moving forward"


Islamabad Stadium

“We are going to built a state-of-the-art stadium in Islamabad with a quality high-performance center. This stadium will facilitate us in First-Class and international matches"


PSL Broadcasting Rights

“Our brand PSL value has increased worldwide. I am happy to see rapid rise in the value of PSL media rights that sold out in record amount"

https://a-sports.tv/best-cricket-infrastructure-priority-pcb-chairman/
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I'd love for Pakistan to have a new, modern cricket stadium. However, given that we're still waiting for the Arbab Nawaz in Peshawar to be completed (albeit with delays to covid), I'm not holding my breath that this Islamabad stadium gets completed during Ramiz's reign.

I do appreciate RRs endeavour. I don't think he's the best administrator (say, compared to Wasim Khan) but he has more radical ideas and also understands the system enough to implement real change, whether that change be good or bad.
 
I wouldn’t doubt them being able to build the new stadium by 2022. If you’ve seen work get fast tracked in pakistan it’s entirely possible, especially if the PM is backing the project.
 
A stadium in Islamabad is a must.

I hope this really happens
 
MenInG said:
In his new year message:


“My aim in 2022 will be to provide best cricket infrastructure to this country - 2022 is a big year for all of us as cricket fans. A lot challenges we have to deal with and I am really looking forward to it"

"My focus is to lift cricket at the junior level because they are the asset of our system. If we provide them ample opportunities, stars will come out of them. That’s why I have decided to make a pool of junior players and given them monthly stipend. It will help us a lot moving forward"


Islamabad Stadium

“We are going to built a state-of-the-art stadium in Islamabad with a quality high-performance center. This stadium will facilitate us in First-Class and international matches"


PSL Broadcasting Rights

“Our brand PSL value has increased worldwide. I am happy to see rapid rise in the value of PSL media rights that sold out in record amount"

https://a-sports.tv/best-cricket-infrastructure-priority-pcb-chairman/
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I have great hopes from Ramiz Raja and I believe he will achieve what he is talking about. He is the best thing happened to Pakistan cricket in recent years.
 
I think he has done well so far.

There's a positive vibe about Pakistan cricket ever since he took charge.
 
He is the right man. I am not one of those fans here nit picking every little supposed fault just to sound intellectual. I am totally behind Ramiz.
 
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A stadium in Islamabad is a must.

I hope this really happens
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According to news reporters, the PCB are going to upgrade the Diamond Cricket Club to an international stadium
 
Savak said:
According to news reporters, the PCB are going to upgrade the Diamond Cricket Club to an international stadium
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They have to cut sizeable numbers of trees to expand the space, I just don't see it happening or being allowed. Islamabad club new cricket is in ideal place and also F-9 cricket stadium
 
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They have to cut sizeable numbers of trees to expand the space, I just don't see it happening or being allowed. Islamabad club new cricket is in ideal place and also F-9 cricket stadium
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Hence the reason why RR met the PM to secure permission and his 100% support for this.
 
Ramiz has done no wrong so far. He will rebuild Pak Cricket from the school upwards. I have full faith in him. Haters like Mohsin Khan, Miandad and Amir Sohail will continue to attack him just for the sake off it. Such is Pak culture that even if we won the WC these guys will continue spewing rubbish out of jealousy.
 
Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja chaired a high level meeting with government of Sindh/District Administration officials/police at the NSK.


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A National Assembly panel on, Wednesday, expressed displeasure over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Rameez Raja from the meeting and directed him to show up to its next meeting to brief the members about the state-of-affairs of the PCB.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) met with Nawab Sher in the chair to get a briefing from the PCB chairman on overall performance and strategy to improve the national and international cricket.

However, the committee noted with grave concern the absence of the chairman PCB and directed him to ensure his presence in its meeting.

A representative of the PCB informed the committee that the chairman PCB conveyed his regrets from attending the meeting due to his prior urgent commitments in connection with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), however, he will attend the next meeting of the Standing Committee to brief the members.

While briefing on “The Prevention of Offences in Sports Bill, 2020”, moved by MNA Iqbal Mohammad Ali Khan, secretary [in-charge] Ministry of IPC Mohsin Mushtaq informed the committee that initially the matter was taken up with the Ministry of Law and Justice for legal opinion.

He said the Law Division opined that after the 18th amendment, the Parliament is no longer competent to legislate on the subject of sports and also advised to take up the matter with the Ministry of Interior.

Keeping in view the opinion of Law Division, he added that an internal committee was constituted which proposed the addition of a new chapter to the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860.

He said the IPC Ministry had already taken up the matter with the Interior Ministry and requested the committee to direct the ministry accordingly to furnish its comments in the matter.

On this, the committee directed the Interior Ministry to furnish the comments on “The Prevention of Offences in Sports Bill, 2020” to the panel in its next meeting.

The committee also considered the point of order raised by Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in the National Assembly regarding worst condition of roads in his constituency. However, the mover did not attend the meeting due to some personal engagements.

In his response on the matter, the secretary IPC said the matter does not relate to the IPC Ministry.

On the request of Minister for IPC Dr Fehmida Mirza, the chairman referred the matter to the Standing Committee on Communications for further consideration and report.

The meeting was attended by Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Chaudhary, Robina Jamil, Munawara Bibi Baloch, Shaheen Naz Saifullah, Fakhar Zaman, Mehboob Shah, Gul Zafar Khan, Iqbal Mohammad Ali Khan, Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali Bhinder, Rasheed Ahmad Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Behan, Shahida Rehmani, Nasiba Channa, Syed Faizul Hassan, and Dr Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40145085
 
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja reiterated on Thursday that the country’s cricket governing body needed to work on three key areas if Pakistan is to win in Australia, England and New Zealand.

“We have to show excellence in three departments which are the pillars to get better and better results,” Ramiz said here at the HBL Pakistan Super League Trophy Tour event. “These are the organisational, commercial and cricketing departments and then we will beat Australia in Australia, England in England and New Zealand in New Zealand.”

With the seventh edition of the PSL beginning Jan 27, Ramiz expressed his satisfaction at the PSL’s rising commercial value with the PCB receiving offers bigger than ever for sponsorships.

The PCB chief said he wanted to give maximum financial benefits to Pakistan’s cricketers and said that 95 per cent of the income generated from the PSL had to go to the players and the franchise owners. The trophy tour will next head to Karachi.

DAWN
 
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salman Naseer's promotions, in the audit report presented to National Assemble's Standing Committee, has caught the eye of everyone.

Salman was promoted from Senior Manager Legal to the position of COO in February 2019 and had a solid increase of PKR 8,25,000 in salary.

According to the report, there were no advertisements posted while PCB also didn't consider education, experience and age while appointing Salman back in the past. The promotion to the position of COO has also appeared against the law.

In the audit, it appeared that Salman was hired as Manager Legal back on September 5, 2011, with a contracted salary of PKR 90,000. He remained in this position till July 15, 2012.

Time by time, he was promoted to different positions. From July 16. 2012 to November 4, 2013, he served as Honorary Manager Legal and his salary moved to PKR 1,20,000.

From November 5, 2013, to March 5, 2015, he had a hike of PKR 80,000 in his salary. He took a monthly salary of PKR 2,00,000 for 16 months.

Salman worked as Senior Manager Legal and had a hike of PKR 35,000 in his salary. He worked in this position from March 4, 2015, to March 7, 2016.

Then he had an increment of PKR 15,000 and was promoted to General Manager Legal. From March 8, 2016, to July 1, 2018. Again he had a hike of PKR 25,000 and worked as Senior General Manager until February 11, 2018. His monthly salary was PKR 2,75,000.

Salman had a big leap and was promoted to the position of COO with a hefty increment of PKR 8,25,000. His monthly salary was moved to PKR 1.1 million.

As per the Audit report, Salman received PKR 3,64,65,000 till July 30, 2021, as an employee of the PCB. One more interesting fact is that Salman again had an increment and now his salary is over 1.2 million.

Salman was promoted to higher positions without any valid reasons. It is clearly mentioned in the audit report that Salman's appointment as Manager Legal, various promotions in contracted appointment, promotion to a higher position in a year, all were illegal and against PCB's law.

Without any advertisement, his appointment as COO is also against the law. In a meeting scheduled on January 12, 2021, Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) has instructed management to inquire about the matter and also share the report with the complete audit.

It must be noted that Salman is also currently working as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is serving this role after Wasim Khan's resign from the position in September

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/amp/audit-highlights-standout-promotions-pcbcoo
 
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At least he's trying different things, unlike previous Chairmans.

Even if he manages to do half of the tasks he's trying, his tenure would be considered successful.
 
MenInG said:
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salman Naseer's promotions, in the audit report presented to National Assemble's Standing Committee, has caught the eye of everyone.

Salman was promoted from Senior Manager Legal to the position of COO in February 2019 and had a solid increase of PKR 8,25,000 in salary.

According to the report, there were no advertisements posted while PCB also didn't consider education, experience and age while appointing Salman back in the past. The promotion to the position of COO has also appeared against the law.

In the audit, it appeared that Salman was hired as Manager Legal back on September 5, 2011, with a contracted salary of PKR 90,000. He remained in this position till July 15, 2012.

Time by time, he was promoted to different positions. From July 16. 2012 to November 4, 2013, he served as Honorary Manager Legal and his salary moved to PKR 1,20,000.

From November 5, 2013, to March 5, 2015, he had a hike of PKR 80,000 in his salary. He took a monthly salary of PKR 2,00,000 for 16 months.

Salman worked as Senior Manager Legal and had a hike of PKR 35,000 in his salary. He worked in this position from March 4, 2015, to March 7, 2016.

Then he had an increment of PKR 15,000 and was promoted to General Manager Legal. From March 8, 2016, to July 1, 2018. Again he had a hike of PKR 25,000 and worked as Senior General Manager until February 11, 2018. His monthly salary was PKR 2,75,000.

Salman had a big leap and was promoted to the position of COO with a hefty increment of PKR 8,25,000. His monthly salary was moved to PKR 1.1 million.

As per the Audit report, Salman received PKR 3,64,65,000 till July 30, 2021, as an employee of the PCB. One more interesting fact is that Salman again had an increment and now his salary is over 1.2 million.

Salman was promoted to higher positions without any valid reasons. It is clearly mentioned in the audit report that Salman's appointment as Manager Legal, various promotions in contracted appointment, promotion to a higher position in a year, all were illegal and against PCB's law.

Without any advertisement, his appointment as COO is also against the law. In a meeting scheduled on January 12, 2021, Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) has instructed management to inquire about the matter and also share the report with the complete audit.

It must be noted that Salman is also currently working as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is serving this role after Wasim Khan's resign from the position in September

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/amp/audit-highlights-standout-promotions-pcbcoo
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The guy he replaced i.e. Subhan Ahmed worked in the PCB for almost 2 decades. He started off a clerk and eventually rose to become the COO. Atleast Salman has a legal background.
 
He is the right person to be head of PCB.He will make lots of changes.My only concern is that he has a soft corner for India.He want India to play Pakistan.It is not going to happen so he should move on not make any statements regarding Pakistan-India matches.
 
It's time for Rameez to go. I'm sorry but his unprofessional approach from Day One is one of the contributors to this World Cup debacle.

Rameez, like many out-of-touch ex-cricketers continually regurgitate this mantra of "coaches don't matter, just give the captain all the power" and everything will be fine. Therefore Babar, despite being a clueless and tactically inept captain, has been granted unaccountable authority over the team while a rubber-stamping yes-man in Saqlain with no head coach experience was appointed.

This isn't the 70s and 80s anymore. There's so much information available to cricketers that you need a properly qualified and experienced coach to help filter the relevant data, analyse the opposition strengths and weaknesses, and help handle media relations.

Saqlain however is more akin to a roadside soothsayer who predicts your next wife over a cup of chai and samosa. When you ask him a technical question, his replies are nonsensical philosophical babble. He was okay as an interim but not a permanent appointee.

Rameez is happy to take credit, hang out with ambassadors, launch XYZ initiative (some of them are very good don't get me wrong), but seems to also shirk responsibility when things go wrong and impose his own philosophy on matters outside his remit.
 
Where are Ramiz's cheerleaders on here ?

Please explain the logic of preparing a flat pitch tailormade for England's Bazball approach ? Why hasn't he learned from the Australia series when dull pitches backfired in our face ?

Please explain why Babar's authority is totally unchecked, and are still relying on an interim appointee in Saqlain ?

Why does Ramiz keep making needless statements like blank check, make headlines, losing isn't an option etc ?

Why is this egomaniac so quick to release YouTube videos of him giving pep talks and hanging out with ambassadors - yet when going gets tough he and his PR machine go silent ?
 
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I don’t think it’s the simple fact that he speaks English fluently. He is a very entertaining commentator especially in this era of T20 cricket, his voice and expressions are perfect for it. If there is an epic last 6-7 overs of a big game, you would love to have Rameez Raja in the commentary because he can add a lot of excitement and tension, doesnt necessarily have to impart knowledge of unknowns in Pakistan domestic to earn those big dollars at the big stage.
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He did exactly as I feared

Everything was about getting one over his critics and doubters. Everything was about looking better than everyone before

He is paying the price now
 
For Ramiz our future is only to be champions in T20 cricket. That's why he is so proud of PSL and Junior PSL and then hopefully Baby PSL for toddlers.
 
The Dog with all bark and no bite. The fact that this clueless clown keeps been given important roles in PCB is one of main reasons pakistan keep going backwards.
 
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The Dog with all bark and no bite. The fact that this clueless clown keeps been given important roles in PCB is one of main reasons pakistan keep going backwards.
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Could’ve not said it any better.
Sums up his entire worth in his current role for a top level chief.

Outside of playing cricket, he is nothing more than a third class YouTuber.
 
A total utter fraud. All talk zero action. The PCB had enough time in the world to prepare a sporting pitch.
 
I didn’t know that Ramiz is also a curator & also responsible for the fact that Naseem & Rauf are so rubbish that they cannot bowl economically.

Flat pitch is not an excuse for going at more than 6 runs per over.

This isn’t the first or the last match to be played on a road, but we have never seen such humiliation before.
 
Mamoon said:
I didn’t know that Ramiz is also a curator & also responsible for the fact that Naseem & Rauf are so rubbish that they cannot bowl economically.

Flat pitch is not an excuse for going at more than 6 runs per over.

This isn’t the first or the last match to be played on a road, but we have never seen such humiliation before.
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This is also the first time that the Bazball approach is being implemented.

Ramiz is taking an active interest in pitches and dictates the type of pitches to be prepared.
 
Savak said:
This is also the first time that the Bazball approach is being implemented.

Ramiz is taking an active interest in pitches and dictates the type of pitches to be prepared.
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When England raced to a lightning fast start, Babar & the bowlers should have regrouped & devised a plan to stem the run flow.

Bazball or not, there are many ways to contain the batsmen & no one can score so quickly so consistently unless you are bowling 2-3 boundary balls every over.

Pakistan were utterly clueless today. They should have been able to normalize the scoring rate after the first 15-20 overs but they were completely helpless & at England’s mercy.

Pakistan were letdown by Babar & the bowlers, not by the pitch or the chairman. Deluded fans can keep looking for excuses & scapegoats because they cannot accept the truth. Pakistan is a nothing team & there is no talent at disposal.
 
Savak said:
A total utter fraud. All talk zero action. The PCB had enough time in the world to prepare a sporting pitch.
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Total disgrace!
Look at Bangladesh, at least they are brave enough to prepare better pitches which help their home spinners.
 
Mamoon said:
I didn’t know that Ramiz is also a curator & also responsible for the fact that Naseem & Rauf are so rubbish that they cannot bowl economically.

Flat pitch is not an excuse for going at more than 6 runs per over.

This isn’t the first or the last match to be played on a road, but we have never seen such humiliation before.
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The bowling is horrific, hence why you shouldn't make flat wickets to expose them even more against a rampaging English lineup.

Ramiz deserves the criticism, he's a known micromanager who openly admitted to preparing dull pitches vs AUS to nullify their quicks.

He's made a big drama about improving the pitches, hiring Aussie curators, introducing drop-ins, and even claiming he carries a pitchmaking guide that he reads every day so much so he considers himself a curator too.

Perhaps he got confused and bought a road preparation manual instead.
 
Colorblind Genius said:
Could’ve not said it any better.
Sums up his entire worth in his current role for a top level chief.

Outside of playing cricket, he is nothing more than a third class YouTuber.
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His only achievement since retiring is preserving enough hair on his head.
 
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