Leaked email: Zaka Ashraf accused of gross negligence by Management Committee member

[MenInG]

Zaka Ashraf in big trouble it seems as per a media report:

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Zulfiqar Malik, a PCB management-committee member has made allegations in an email to Ashraf and the management committee which is also copied to Prime Minister's Office and the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) ministry, which has oversight over sports in Pakistan.

The allegations directed at Zaka and the committee are as follows:

1. Failing its legal, prescribed mandate, which was to manage only the board's daily affairs and not make long-term decisions.

2. Ignoring directives from the IPC to hold board elections so that the interim set-up finishes, and a chairman is appointed

3. Failing to provide his degree certificate, which is a prerequisite for becoming a PCB chairman.

4. Allowing his son Chaudhry Khan Mohammad to meddle informally in board matters

5. Misusing the office of the PCB election commissioner to carry out political victimisation of opponents and running rigged elections in regions

As per the leaked email text:

"I have noted some flagrant misdoings and unconstitutional decisions by management that I wish to bring on record," Malik writes. He says the email is an attempt "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".

"[But] this Management Commitee 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"

"The appointment of Chief Selector (Inzamam ul Haq, who has now resigned) for three years on hefty Rs 2.5 million pm (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 Management Committee."

"Turning deaf ears on IPC Ministry's directives… for holding Chairman election was the most serious violation that Zaka Ashraf and this Management Committee committed".

In response, the PCB has said,

"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."

The email was sent on October 3. A week later, the IPC asked the PCB for a comprehensive report on their operations, including updates on progress towards elections, details of all appointments they have made, and contracts they have signed. The ask was to have been treated as "Most immediate", but the PCB has not since provided a report.

PCB further added:

"Matters between IPC and PCB are internal and PCB would not like to offer a comment on its dealings with IPC,"

"Needless to add that there exists a constant flow of communication between PCB and IPC."

In August, the IPC had sent a note to the prime minister which seemed to cast doubt on Ashraf's future, though right in the middle of a political transition, nothing came of it.

 

[Bewal Express]

Zaka Ashraf in big trouble it seems as per a media report:

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Zulfiqar Malik, a PCB management-committee member has made allegations in an email to Ashraf and the management committee which is also copied to Prime Minister's Office and the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) ministry, which has oversight over sports in Pakistan.

The allegations directed at Zaka and the committee are as follows:

1. Failing its legal, prescribed mandate, which was to manage only the board's daily affairs and not make long-term decisions.

2. Ignoring directives from the IPC to hold board elections so that the interim set-up finishes, and a chairman is appointed

3. Failing to provide his degree certificate, which is a prerequisite for becoming a PCB chairman.

4. Allowing his son Chaudhry Khan Mohammad to meddle informally in board matters

5. Misusing the office of the PCB election commissioner to carry out political victimisation of opponents and running rigged elections in regions

As per the leaked email text:

"I have noted some flagrant misdoings and unconstitutional decisions by management that I wish to bring on record," Malik writes. He says the email is an attempt "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".

"[But] this Management Commitee 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"

"The appointment of Chief Selector (Inzamam ul Haq, who has now resigned) for three years on hefty Rs 2.5 million pm (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 Management Committee."

"Turning deaf ears on IPC Ministry's directives… for holding Chairman election was the most serious violation that Zaka Ashraf and this Management Committee committed".

In response, the PCB has said,

"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."

The email was sent on October 3. A week later, the IPC asked the PCB for a comprehensive report on their operations, including updates on progress towards elections, details of all appointments they have made, and contracts they have signed. The ask was to have been treated as "Most immediate", but the PCB has not since provided a report.

PCB further added:

"Matters between IPC and PCB are internal and PCB would not like to offer a comment on its dealings with IPC,"

"Needless to add that there exists a constant flow of communication between PCB and IPC."

In August, the IPC had sent a note to the prime minister which seemed to cast doubt on Ashraf's future, though right in the middle of a political transition, nothing came of it.

AZs man to be replaced by NSs enabler of regime change. Complete clowns running a show

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Anyone put a PPP guy. Has PPP ever made an institution a success or turn a profit ever? Give them 5 years and they will completely destroy Pakistani cricket.

 

[MenInG]

I see no good outcome for Zaka from this and the Pakistan World Cup fiasco

 

[gazza619]

2.5 million rupees per month for poor old inzi

I can select a team for free

 

[FearlessRoar]

The allegations against Zaka Ashraf are valid. and the PCB management committee should take serious action through investigation.

As i see these claims are substantial, it raises concerns about the lack of governance within the Pakistan cricket board.

It will be interesting to see if it leads to any significant changes in the management of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

 

[saqib.rai]

The guy hired 60 people on hefty salaries in the last 2 months.
Wants PCB to become overstaffed and mediocre like PIA.

We are a cursed nation. Why doesn't our blood boil and we protest when these thieves are ruining our country. They already have but ruining whatever is left.

If PPP does come into power in a coalition government, and have a PCB Chairman of their liking, then we wouldn't even have a cricket team that could beat Nepal in 5 years.

 

[Savak]

According to reporters, he's received an extension for 4 months by the prime minister inspite of so many controversies and allegations.

 

[saqib.rai]

According to reporters, he's received an extension for 4 months by the prime minister inspite of so many controversies and allegations.

My word Zardari can get anything done in this country

**In this pathetic country full of shameless people

 

[Bewal Express]

The allegations against Zaka Ashraf are valid. and the PCB management committee should take serious action through investigation.

As i see these claims are substantial, it raises concerns about the lack of governance within the Pakistan cricket board.

It will be interesting to see if it leads to any significant changes in the management of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

If the allegations are true, and at this stage I am not sure they are. Zaka maybe corrupt, because if he wasn't he wouldn't have got the job and wouldn't be anywhere near the job but he wouldn't be so stupid as all the eyes are on him.

 

[Hawkeye]

Zaka should stay for a while.

Why?

There is hope that only Zaka can remove Babar as the captain.
There is hope that Inzi will NOT RETURN as chief selector under Zaka.
There is hope that IMAM will no longer be selected.
There is hope that investigation will be done into the conflict of interest issue.

SO MANY POSITIVES.

And now, certain media sections want Zaka out because of the above actions. He may not be a saint, but he is our ONLY hope for now.

Any new chairman will succumb to media pressure and keep Babar as captain/bring back Inzi as chief selector.

@Rana

 

[Gullycricket]

Zaka should stay for a while.

Why?

There is hope that only Zaka can remove Babar as the captain.
There is hope that Inzi will NOT RETURN as chief selector under Zaka.
There is hope that IMAM will no longer be selected.
There is hope that investigation will be done into the conflict of interest issue.

SO MANY POSITIVES.

And now, certain media sections want Zaka out because of the above actions. He may not be a saint, but he is our ONLY hope for now.

Any new chairman will succumb to media pressure and keep Babar as captain/bring back Inzi as chief selector.

@Rana

Wow just wow. And then you wonder why the cricket is going down the drain

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) sent a summary on Friday to caretaker premier Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to seek the latter’s opinion on the future of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman, Zaka Ashraf, ARY News reported.

Ashraf-led management committee was appointed in July for a period of four months and its tenure will end tomorrow.

According to sources, the prime minister is likely to share his opinion on the PCB affairs later today.

On Thursday, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to discuss various aspects concerning Pakistan’s cricket.

During their meeting, Afridi, who previously captained the national team, shared his insights and recommendations aimed at elevating the state of the game in the country.

Notably, PM Kakar encouraged Afridi to actively contribute to the enhancement of cricket, particularly focusing on matters pertaining to its improvement.

Earlier, in an interview with ARY News, Zaka Ashraf said that prime minister has the power to retain him as the PCB chief or not. However, he added that he maintained the reputation of the Pakistani team earlier and can still do so.

“I don’t want to take the morale of the team management and coaches down. I wish the best for anyone including Najam Sethi if appointed as the PCB chairmanship by the prime minister.”

“However, the appointment and ouster should be made in an honourable way, otherwise, it would damage the reputation of the board. We should work for the betterment of the cricket by setting aside our differences.”

Source: ARY

 

[saqib.rai]

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) sent a summary on Friday to caretaker premier Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to seek the latter’s opinion on the future of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman, Zaka Ashraf, ARY News reported.

Ashraf-led management committee was appointed in July for a period of four months and its tenure will end tomorrow.

According to sources, the prime minister is likely to share his opinion on the PCB affairs later today.

On Thursday, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to discuss various aspects concerning Pakistan’s cricket.

During their meeting, Afridi, who previously captained the national team, shared his insights and recommendations aimed at elevating the state of the game in the country.

Notably, PM Kakar encouraged Afridi to actively contribute to the enhancement of cricket, particularly focusing on matters pertaining to its improvement.

Earlier, in an interview with ARY News, Zaka Ashraf said that prime minister has the power to retain him as the PCB chief or not. However, he added that he maintained the reputation of the Pakistani team earlier and can still do so.

“I don’t want to take the morale of the team management and coaches down. I wish the best for anyone including Najam Sethi if appointed as the PCB chairmanship by the prime minister.”

“However, the appointment and ouster should be made in an honourable way, otherwise, it would damage the reputation of the board. We should work for the betterment of the cricket by setting aside our differences.”

Source: ARY

He is going. If PM has authority
He said in his interview that he has been trying but is not able to meet the PM. And the PM has time to meet Afridi

 

[Kianig89]

Excellent initiative who leaked the email please trial these Chairman's who have taken this highly responsible position and chairman Mohalla Committee, I hope someone files a petition under criminal law to hold these crooks accountable

 

[Hawkeye]

Wow just wow. And then you wonder why the cricket is going down the drain

It's going down the drain because we have mediocre, talent-less people like Imam ul Haq playing in the freaking World Cup squad.

It doesn't end there, the lack of talent is even more evident when you have Nawaz and Shadab in the same team.

Purely talent-less squad, selected by our legend Inzi.

 

[Bewal Express]

It's going down the drain because we have mediocre, talent-less people like Imam ul Haq playing in the freaking World Cup squad.

It doesn't end there, the lack of talent is even more evident when you have Nawaz and Shadab in the same team.

Purely talent-less squad, selected by our legend Inzi.

But the talent needs to be nurtured by the board. They are a corrupt and self serving. Are we saying that in a population of 250mn, we can't find 2 good batsman, a couple of pacers and spinners.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

What we’re seeing here is a feud between Zaka and Sethi, one trying to cling on to power and the other trying to get it back.

Zaka employing his son apparently

Shakeel Sheikh tryna get his son picked for the PSL

No one cares about Pakistan cricket, and it’s not surprising really. The way they run the country is the way they’ll run PCB.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

The guy hired 60 people on hefty salaries in the last 2 months.
Wants PCB to become overstaffed and mediocre like PIA.

We are a cursed nation. Why doesn't our blood boil and we protest when these thieves are ruining our country. They already have but ruining whatever is left.

If PPP does come into power in a coalition government, and have a PCB Chairman of their liking, then we wouldn't even have a cricket team that could beat Nepal in 5 years.

We tried and one danda and everyone back to their homes.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

IMO these leaks are likely to be cynical attempts by warring factions in Pakistan to use fans’ anger to benefit themselves.

Look at the timing.

First, Inzi & Co’s PR company arrangement gets leaked.

Then Babar was supposed to have his text leaked.

Now Zaka’s leaked email.

Just look at this in context.

 

[Hawkeye]

IMO these leaks are likely to be cynical attempts by warring factions in Pakistan to use fans’ anger to benefit themselves.

Look at the timing.

First, Inzi & Co’s PR company arrangement gets leaked.

Then Babar was supposed to have his text leaked.

Now Zaka’s leaked email.

Just look at this in context.

Exactly.

It seems like two / three groups trying to bring the other one down.

As fans though, we kind of know what's best for PAK cricket:

1. Babar and Shadab need to be removed from captaincy/vice captaincy
2. Babar is too vital as an individual player, should focus there
3. Imam ul Haq and Shadab need to be kicked out from international cricket
4. Rizwan needs to be kept away from any authority position
5. Inzi is too controversial as a selector - keep him away
6. (Remote?) coach Mickey Arthur will not take PAK forward

Who can do this?

 

[Kianig89]

I hope SC takes notice of sale this circus in PCB and foremost gives an ad for the appointment of Chief Selector, Head Coach Bowling Consultant, Asst/Batting Coach and Team Manager.

Get resume of some foreigners to end this favoritism.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Lol, same old **** as usual heard these million times in past.
PCB = POWER & MONEY

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

I hope SC takes notice of sale this circus in PCB and foremost gives an ad for the appointment of Chief Selector, Head Coach Bowling Consultant, Asst/Batting Coach and Team Manager.

Get resume of some foreigners to end this favoritism.

Lol, SC can't do anything ask the company they might have the plans for pcb too

 

[MenInG]

Seems he is staying - for now?

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The interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, emphasized in an interview that taking any decisive actions during the ongoing World Cup, which concludes on November 19, would be inappropriate. Kakar indicated that a reevaluation of the situation would be undertaken after the World Cup concludes.