Najam Sethi does not want to be a 'bone of contention' and pulls out of race to be PCB chairman

[MenInG]

As a per a report, Najam Sethi's failure to get the Hybrid Model approved by the ACC could lead to him be replaced by Zaka Ashraf!

 

[sam_ahm]

Pakistan cricket never ceases to amaze! Having said that I always thought Zaka was one of the best chairman Pakistan have had.

 

[Major]

Zaka Ashraf is still alive?

Zaka Ashraf is the guy that toured india in 2012 even though India was required to tour us. He appeases people and loves throwing a dinner party after every series win.

A terrible chairman

 

[MenInG]

Seems Sethi staying and probably becoming Chairman

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has finalised two names for the elections of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman.

According to sources, PM Shehbaz, who is also the patron-in-chief of PCB, expressed satisfaction over the work of Management Committee (MC) chairman Najam Sethi in a meeting with him today.

The patron directed Sethi to hold the PCB chairman's elections as soon as possible. Sources said that the Premier will nominate Sethi and Mustafa Ramday [Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan and also the member of MC] for the chairmanship.

 

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed discontent with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Najam Sethi, and demands his immediate replacement.

The PPP is eager to bring back the former Chairman, Zaka Ashraf, to the office after Najam Sethi failed to convince cricket boards regarding the upcoming Asia Cup 2023.

The PPP emphasizes that they hold the Ministry for Inter-Provincial Coordination and believe that the authority to appoint the PCB Chairman should be their prerogative.

It is worth mentioning that the PPP is part of the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government, with Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari currently serving as the federal minister for IPC.

Najam Sethi assumed the role last year after removing former cricketer, Ramiz Raja, from office and has since implemented numerous changes within the cricket board.

Earlier this year, the Najam Sethi-led committee restored the PCB Constitution of 2014, along with reinstating all regional and district cricket associations and departments.

Media reports suggest that the federal government is expected to appoint Zaka Ashraf as the new PCB Chairman once the current tenure concludes later this month.

Recently, the committee announced an urgent briefing and presentation on the proposed new domestic structure and is expected to introduce innovative measures.

https://propakistani.pk/2023/06/07/...een-ppp-and-pml-n-over-pcb-chairman-position/

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is a power move from Zardari and nothing to do with the Asia cup.

PPP feel that with Imran gone that they are the real power holders in Pakistan even though N have the PMship.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Pakistan cricket is an absolute joke

 

[Snowflake]

An illegitimate government fighting over their illegitimate appointments )

That’s Pakistan for you.

 

[Savak]

Karma. Sethi lobbied dirty to have Ramiz kicked out dishonorably, he deserves the same fate. That said, Zaka Ashraf is a terrible choice, even Saj mentioned the man had no knowledge of cricket. I will pick Sethi over Zaka any day

 

[MenInG]

Remember this from 2014?

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday removed Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board just less than a month after he was restored by a court in Islamabad.

“There are serious issues in the management of the PCB ... and there is an immediate and emergent need to take necessary measures to improve management of PCB as well as to streamline the game of cricket at all levels,” a notification issued by the government of Pakistan said.

Ashraf told reporters, “the decision clearly shows that there’s government interference (in the PCB). It’s an undemocratic decision by a democratic government.”

Islamabad Cricket Association president Shakil Shaikh, who is one of the eight-member management committee constituted by Sharif to run the board, said Ashraf was removed because of “mishandling Pakistan’s case in the recent changes brought in the ICC.”

Pakistan abstained from the voting in the ICC Board meeting last week in which the big three cricket nations — India, Australia and England — got a majority of the powers in the sport’s governing body, securing the required eight votes from the 10 full members.

Sri Lanka also abstained from the voting on the grounds that it needed more time to look into the changes of the ICC setup.

Sharif is the patron of the PCB. He appointed former interim PCB chief Najam Sethi, PCB ex-chairman Shaharyar Khan and former test cricketers Iqbal Qasim and Zaheer Abbas among the management committee members.

The management committee later elected Sethi as its chairman. It will hold its first meeting on Tuesday at the PCB headquarters in Lahore.

The committee will work for a period of four months, but its tenure could be extended.

Sethi said among his priorities will be how to enhance Pakistan’s image.

“Pakistan has been isolated in international cricket especially after the recent mishap in which we are left in minority of two,” Sethi said.

Sethi also said that Sharif has given him the task to form a new constitution for the PCB in which the chairman of the cricket board should be elected.

Ashraf was restored last month by a divisional bench of the Islamabad High Court after he was suspended last year on the grounds of not holding transparent elections for PCB chairman.

Shaikh said Ashraf’s removal will “bode well” for the PCB.

“It’s a good decision by the prime minister and now every decision will be made on merit,” Shaikh told The Associated Press.

Shaikh also alleged that Ashraf was involved in bungling the finances of the PCB and failed to handle its administrative, management and international affairs. He also said that further allegations against Ashraf will soon be made public.

Ashraf returned home early on Monday from Singapore after attending the ICC Board meeting. He made several attempts to seek the prime minister’s views on the changes in the ICC before going to Singapore, including writing a letter. However, he didn’t succeed in meeting with Sharif.

Ashraf said his removal will send the wrong signals to the ICC, which discourages government interference in the running of cricket boards. He said he will consult with his lawyers on options to challenge his removal.

In some of the major changes since he was restored, Ashraf appointed former test opening batsman Aamir Sohail as chief selector and was due to finalize Pakistan’s batting coach, fielding coach and the head coach.

The coach-finding committee comprising Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram and Intikhab Alam had shortlisted six candidates for the three vacant posts.

Shaikh said the management committee will look into all the appointments made by Ashraf and could also remove Sohail as chief selector.

https://apnews.com/article/0a1c19eed4a34b5aa9f32a2530866a28

 

[msb314]

Karma. Sethi lobbied dirty to have Ramiz kicked out dishonorably, he deserves the same fate. That said, Zaka Ashraf is a terrible choice, even Saj mentioned the man had no knowledge of cricket. I will pick Sethi over Zaka any day

But didn’t IK remove Sethi himself as back in 2018?

So no Karma just another musical chairs like always..

 

[MenInG]

But didn’t IK remove Sethi himself as back in 2018?

So no Karma just another musical chairs like always..

And Sethi got Zaka removed

 

[MenInG]

The competition to secure the position of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief has intensified, with Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf receiving backing from influential political figures. As the current chair of the PCB’s interim management committee, Sethi has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his support. Meanwhile, Ashraf has been in contact with Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Ehsan-ur-Rehman Mazari.

A noteworthy aspect of this race is that Ashraf enjoys the full support of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), while Sethi’s allegiance lies with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Both political parties have been actively seeking approval for their respective candidates from the PCB’s patron-in-chief, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Historically, the nominee supported by the Prime Minister has emerged victorious in PCB elections.

Sethi was appointed as the head of the interim committee in December 2022, with plans for elections to be held in the coming months. However, the execution of this plan has faced delays due to pending elections in several regions. As a result, Sethi’s tenure has been extended until June 20. As the race for the PCB chief gains momentum, reports from The Dawn suggest that the PPP considers it their right to have their representative elected, given that the Ministry for Inter-Provincial Coordination has been entrusted to their party.

The Dawn quoted a PPP representative stating, “It is strange that the interim committee, which was mandated to hold free and fair elections, is yet to do so, and now Sethi wants to become the new chairman. We will be resisting that move as Zaka is our candidate.”

However, supporters of Sethi have presented compelling arguments in favor of his re-election. PML-N representatives have emphasized that during Sethi’s brief tenure as PCB chief, he successfully facilitated the return of international cricket to Pakistan. Additionally, Sethi demonstrated his vigilance in addressing the hosting controversy surrounding the Asia Cup.

The battle for the position of PCB chief is not only a contest between Sethi and Ashraf but also reflects the political dynamics between the PML-N and PPP. As the political support for both candidates grows, the decision rests with the PCB’s patron-in-chief. Sethi’s track record and Ashraf’s backing by the PPP create an intriguing race, which will shape the future direction of Pakistan cricket administration.

https://www.businessupturn.com/spor...as-sethi-and-ashraf-garner-political-support/

 

[Shafi]

Our spineless PM should bow down and let Jay Shah take over PCB.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Just out of curiosity, which political party supports Ijaz Butt?

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

Just out of curiosity, which political party supports Ijaz Butt?

He was a brave man who took ECB, CA and BCCI to cleaners. He also put SHAHID AFRIDI into bin. People call him crazy and stupid but he didn't care. He will bring back the glorious days of PCB.

 

[Savak]

Will pick Sethi over the incompetent Zaka Ashraf any day.

 

[Saj]

The momentum is back with Zaka.

The powers that be are unhappy with the way the Asia Cup situation is heading.

 

[msb314]

The momentum is back with Zaka.

The powers that be are unhappy with the way the Asia Cup situation is heading.

So what will Zaka do that Najam has not already tried?

 

[cricketjoshila]

So what will Zaka do that Najam has not already tried?

He doesn't have to carry through the threats that Sethi gave.

PCB can still play the Asia cup and WC and get their millions.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Right before every WC things become unsettled like this , either the musical chairs on chairman or the team captain.. They can never ever come under 1 umbrella bunch of power hungry bees..

 

[Savak]

The momentum is back with Zaka.

The powers that be are unhappy with the way the Asia Cup situation is heading.

I believe the PM is the patron in chief of the PCB and the PM is from PML N i.e. Shahbaz Sharif. As long as Shahbaz Sharif has Najam Sethi's back, Sethi's position should be secure.

 

[ZaidTR]

If I was the Chief, I would’ve made sure that tournament would be in Pakistan. Whoever doesn’t want to play games in Pakistan. Fine , but it would affect stats as no show up for each player! +\- would drop for each player.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Zaka Ashraf was one of the worst chairmen we've had. His appointment would spell even more doom.

One funny thing is that the infighting in the coalition has already started. Sethi and co thought they had toppled everyone and Zaka has come from behind to eliminate him. Just found out that Shakil Sheikh and co have had complaints lodged against them for conflict of interest appointments for being part of the committee and getting themselves elected.

Now Sethis words of The Constitution of 2019 is no more sounds is even funnier.

The only loser here is sadly Pak Cricket.

 

[SportsWarrior]

This is clearly a move to get themselves out of the corner they have painted themselves into. PCB threatened to pull out of Asia cup and WC if BCCI didn't agree to their demands. BCCI said very good and went ahead to plan what they wanted. Now PCB bluff has been called and they need to find a way their threats to boycott are not carried out. They will change PCB administration and say all the talk was from previous setup and the current setup doesn't have to follow through.

 

[Shafi]

This is clearly a move to get themselves out of the corner they have painted themselves into. PCB threatened to pull out of Asia cup and WC if BCCI didn't agree to their demands. BCCI said very good and went ahead to plan what they wanted. Now PCB bluff has been called and they need to find a way their threats to boycott are not carried out. They will change PCB administration and say all the talk was from previous setup and the current setup doesn't have to follow through.

Not really!!! This Pakistan where people stab each others back for capital gain. Most of them don't care about cricket or be oppressed by opposition as long they get fat cheque.

 

[Savak]

According to a news reporter, Najam Sethi's days as PCB Chairman are over and Zaka Ashraf will replace him. Sethi requested a meeting with Asif Zardari at Bilawal House Islamabad but Zardari refused to meet him. Writing is on the wall.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is clearly a move to get themselves out of the corner they have painted themselves into. PCB threatened to pull out of Asia cup and WC if BCCI didn't agree to their demands. BCCI said very good and went ahead to plan what they wanted. Now PCB bluff has been called and they need to find a way their threats to boycott are not carried out. They will change PCB administration and say all the talk was from previous setup and the current setup doesn't have to follow through.

Cricket is important for us but its not the be all and end all.

PPP has started to flex its muscles. Thats all it is.

 

[MenInG]

According to a news reporter, Najam Sethi's days as PCB Chairman are over and Zaka Ashraf will replace him. Sethi requested a meeting with Asif Zardari at Bilawal House Islamabad but Zardari refused to meet him. Writing is on the wall.

Exactly how did Zaka come into this picture? What's he done recently which is connected to Pakistan cricket? This is madness.

 

[sam_ahm]

This is clearly a move to get themselves out of the corner they have painted themselves into. PCB threatened to pull out of Asia cup and WC if BCCI didn't agree to their demands. BCCI said very good and went ahead to plan what they wanted. Now PCB bluff has been called and they need to find a way their threats to boycott are not carried out. They will change PCB administration and say all the talk was from previous setup and the current setup doesn't have to follow through.

That actually makes sense. I don't think PCB are in a position to sacrifice all they money from Asia Cup and more importantly the WC. As I said PCB will have to be like a World Champion team first then their standing in WC will rise.

They fail to win a single home test from amongst 8 test matches. Didn't make the SF of the last 2 ODI WCs... Haven't won Asia cup or T20 WC since ages, they really think world cricket will worry about them not playing?

WI were a dominant team once, where are they now? They may not even qualify for the WC and no one would care.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Exactly how did Zaka come into this picture? What's he done recently which is connected to Pakistan cricket? This is madness.

Or maybe PCB needs someone who isn't trying to fight the entire world and can salvage the best out of this.

 

[MenInG]

As per a media report, the former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf held a second meeting within a week with Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsanur Rehman Mazari, on Friday.

“I will only follow the direction of the Pakistan People’s Party top leadership. I have already sent the summary to the prime minister carrying Zaka Ashraf’s name as the future PCB Chairman"

"The tenure of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee will expire on June 20 and no further extension will be granted. The ministry will not send any extension summary to the PM"

The minister said Zaka Ashraf has been nominated as the PCB chairman by the PPP high-ups and his credentials will be fully supported.

“My meeting with Zaka was meant to discuss the future roadmap,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mazari again directed the PCB MC to share details of all the expenditures hiring and firing made during the last five months.

Following two letters written during the last two months, the Minister has also taken up the issue with PCB Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salman Naseer as to why the required details have not been submitted with the Ministry.

“Two letters have already been written to the PCB regarding details of expenditures since the MC took over the PCB reins. That also includes hiring and firing and even tours carried out during these months. We have not received any detailed answer so far,” the minister said.

The coming week is all the more important to decide the fate of the PCB and position of the two top aspirants — Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Najam Sethi is a much better candidate than Zaka Ashraf for heading a professional organization.

Pakistan cricket is being made an absolute mockery.

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi is a much better candidate than Zaka Ashraf for heading a professional organization.

Pakistan cricket is being made an absolute mockery.

I agree.

What has Zaka done since he left?

Atleast Sethi has been in place and knows what is happening.

 

[Savak]

Sethis achievements in setting up the PSL and reintroducing international cricket in Pakistan triumphs everything Zaka did for Pakistan Cricket

 

[shah_1]

I agree.

What has Zaka done since he left?

Atleast Sethi has been in place and knows what is happening.

Zaka is very close to Asif Ali Zardari

 

[Shafi]

Or maybe PCB needs someone who isn't trying to fight the entire world and can salvage the best out of this.

Or more likely someone like doormat. You can slap, kick, punch and still yes sir, Thank you sir.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Zaka Ashraf was a nightmare and dragged PCB into a huge debt. Sethi is the lesser evil between them.

But you have to remember "Pride hath a fall". The manner in which Sethi and co took over PCB and the bullish nature of their statements and chest thumping look funny now. How the tables turn.

After Zaka Ashraf, I guess it would be time for Gen Tauqir Zia to become chairman again. IYKWIM

 

[msb314]

Did this “rumour” spur Sethi into action into making the hybrid model work for the 2023 Asia Cup?

 

[sam_ahm]

Zaka always spoke sense when he was the chairman. I don't know why he is getting so much hate, he was even unfairly removed by Sethi at the time.

I remember Zaka even opposed the Big 3 model at the time only for Sethi to get fooled by some 'promises' from India about playing 6-7 bilaterals, none of which happened. Sethi then I think legally challenged BCCI and ended up losing that battle as well and PCB had to pay a lot of fine

Pakistan was still coming out from the after effects of spot fixing scandal and 2009 attacks on SL team when Zaka got appointed and considering the circumstances he did an excellent job. Pakistan also won the Asia Cup under his chairmanship.

 

[MenInG]

As per a media report, neither PMLN or PPP is ready to withdraw their candidates.

The Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Affairs, Ehsan ur Rahman Mazari, has said that we had sent a summary to the Prime Minister a month ago and requested him to pay attention to the name of Zaka Ashraf as the chairman PCB.

There are only a few days left before the term of the management committee ends and there is no response.

They have received instructions from the top leadership of their party that an attempt should be made to make Zaka Ashraf the board's chairman. He further stated that it was decided in the coalition government that the party under which the ministry was made would also make future appointments.

According to Mazari:

"Sports come under the IPC ministry, so the appointment of the PCB head is our authority; we do not intrude in the affairs of the ministries with the PML-N or other parties. We are hoping that one of the two persons nominated by the Prime Minister for the governing board will include Zaka Ashraf. Now the question is, if this would not be done, what would be the reaction of the Pakistan People's Party? I do not want to talk about assumptions; I can only comment when the time comes,"

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Zaka always spoke sense when he was the chairman. I don't know why he is getting so much hate, he was even unfairly removed by Sethi at the time.

I remember Zaka even opposed the Big 3 model at the time only for Sethi to get fooled by some 'promises' from India about playing 6-7 bilaterals, none of which happened. Sethi then I think legally challenged BCCI and ended up losing that battle as well and PCB had to pay a lot of fine

Pakistan was still coming out from the after effects of spot fixing scandal and 2009 attacks on SL team when Zaka got appointed and considering the circumstances he did an excellent job. Pakistan also won the Asia Cup under his chairmanship.

Zaka was told shut up and sit down in a ICC meeting by the Australian chief because he was incoherently rambling on in broken english making absolutely no sense.

 

[angrypathan]

Would take a wooden plank over Zaka as chairman

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hybrid model approved.

4 in pakistan , 9 in SL.


I dont like najam seth but he has been our best PCB head in the last 30 years.

 

[Savak]

Najam Sethi resume as PCB Chairman

He has definitely achieved way more than the overhype duo of Ehsan Mani, Wasim Khan and Imran Khan's fan boy Ramiz

1) Successfully launching the PSL and then overseeing a successful season back home immediately upon return

2) Laying the foundations of bringing international cricket back to Pakistan

3) Getting a stubborn drunk on money, power, determined to humiliate and undermine PCB at all costs BCCI to agree to the Hybrid Model for the Asia Cup

He is now working towards getting departments back into Pakistan's Domestic Cricket and to create a more commercial viable structure. In an interview he mentioned that this will be his biggest challenge and a challenge even tougher than the PSL but he will make sure he does it before leaving office.

Am reading that Zaka Ashraf and Zardari are working over drive to have Sethi replaced and are even reaching out to the PCB Governing Council members to not vote for Sethi during the governing council elections and to vote for Zaka Ashraf instead. Can Sethi defeat the Zardari system on display?

 

[Snowflake]

Hybrid model approved.

4 in pakistan , 9 in SL.


I dont like najam seth but he has been our best PCB head in the last 30 years.

Getting Eng, NZ and Aus to tour was a way bigger achievement than hosting 4 low profile games of tournament where you are the host.

This is hardly a win.

Sethi has a habit of setting such low standards for himself and the fans that anything he does is projected as a mighty feat.

 

[Snowflake]

Zaka always spoke sense when he was the chairman. I don't know why he is getting so much hate, he was even unfairly removed by Sethi at the time.

I remember Zaka even opposed the Big 3 model at the time only for Sethi to get fooled by some 'promises' from India about playing 6-7 bilaterals, none of which happened. Sethi then I think legally challenged BCCI and ended up losing that battle as well and PCB had to pay a lot of fine

Pakistan was still coming out from the after effects of spot fixing scandal and 2009 attacks on SL team when Zaka got appointed and considering the circumstances he did an excellent job. Pakistan also won the Asia Cup under his chairmanship.

There a chap here who will defend this by saying some rubbish like corporation set aside legal costs for such scenarios and that Sethi did the right thing )

 

[Savak]

Getting Eng, NZ and Aus to tour was a way bigger achievement than hosting 4 low profile games of tournament where you are the host.

This is hardly a win.

Sethi has a habit of setting such low standards for himself and the fans that anything he does is projected as a mighty feat.

This my friend is a very biased post which lacks long term perspective. The foundations for the tours by Eng, NZ and Aus in 2022 was laid by Sethi in 2015, 2016 and 2017 when the PCB paid out of pocket to have Zimbabwe tour in 2015 and West Indies tour in 2016 and Sri Lanka in 2017, people mocked and criticized him at the time but these investments were necessary to allow for the international teams to get comfortable playing in Pakistan.

The PSL in Pakistan started with one game in 2017 and by 2020 the entire tournament had shifted back to Pakistan completely.

We must give credit and props to hard work where it is due.

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi speaking to the media:

"I have heard speculations surrounding PCB chairmanship. I don't get involved in this matter because it depends on the patron"

"Our responsibility was to restore the 2014 constitution. At this point, we are ready for elections with regional and departmental representatives on board. We are waiting for two nominees after which I will announce the election.

"If you ask me, I don't want a mess. If the patron and Zardari Sahab want me to continue, I will be okay with it. If they want Zaka Sahab to become the chairman, I would welcome their decision and leave,"

 

[MenInG]

Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari said on Sunday that Najam Sethi, the Interim Management Committee chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), only had the mandate to conduct elections for regional cricket associations.

In an interview on Dawn News programme ‘Doosra Rukh’, Mazari said: “Najam Sethi came to temporarily head the interim Management Committee and only had one mandate to conduct elections in the cricket regions.”

The IPC minister said that Sethi became a candidate for the PCB chairman “on his own”, adding that it amounted to a “conflict of interest” when he was given a different mandate.

Mazari said there would be no extension for Sethi’s tenure and Zaka Ashraf would be the next PCB chairman, adding that it was the wish of the PPP leadership.

DAWN

 

[Sher Khan]

Now is the worst time to change chairman's. A little bit of instability and India will pounce on it. Zaka is a big dummy who will give into whatever they say.

Watch us lose the 4 matches once this happens.

 

[Saj]

Why don't they ever go to younger options with new and fresh ideas.

 

[Bewal Express]

Why don't they ever go to younger options with new and fresh ideas.

What fresh ideas? Have you seen what they have done to PK in a year? Cricket is easy money and they will milk it for every penny. It makes no difference if its Zaka or Sethi, it's the same difference between white dog and a black dog

 

[MenInG]

Why don't they ever go to younger options with new and fresh ideas.

Wasim Khan was young and with fresh ideas - Pakistanis can't handle change.

 

[Snowflake]

This my friend is a very biased post which lacks long term perspective. The foundations for the tours by Eng, NZ and Aus in 2022 was laid by Sethi in 2015, 2016 and 2017 when the PCB paid out of pocket to have Zimbabwe tour in 2015 and West Indies tour in 2016 and Sri Lanka in 2017, people mocked and criticized him at the time but these investments were necessary to allow for the international teams to get comfortable playing in Pakistan.

The PSL in Pakistan started with one game in 2017 and by 2020 the entire tournament had shifted back to Pakistan completely.

We must give credit and props to hard work where it is due.

We must give credit where it’s due, but we cannot make up stories only to give undue credit.

Pak had been hosting several low profile teams but getting SENA teams to tour still looked like a long shot. The imaginative foundation that you talk about was so flimsy that both Eng and NZ decided to pull out of the tours without giving it a second thought.

The only thing different this time was that instead of an appeasing chairman like sethi, RR took these boards head on. This approach was criticized by many on this forum too because we had been conditioned to just bend over backwards and be okay with any injustice because we are not in a position to confront. All those who criticized RR’s approach had to eat their words.

This was a master stroke by RR which compelled the ECB chief to visit Pak for damage control. Getting eng and NZ to tour were solely RR’s achievements and this cannot be taken away from him.

 

[Saj]

Well it looks like Sethi has dropped out of the race:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Salaam everyone! I don’t want to be a bone of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif. Such instability and uncertainty is not good for PCB. Under the circumstances I am not a candidate for Chairmanship of PCB. Good luck to all stakeholders.</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1670882420139126801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Savak]

Tbh i was watching Sethi's last press conference, the man is now 75 years old and it clearly looked like he had lost a step and his reactions were slow and delayed.

Not sure if Zaka Ashraf is the right replacement tho. Saj has previously mentioned the man knows nothing about cricket.

 

[Abstraction1]

Tbh i was watching Sethi's last press conference, the man is now 75 years old and it clearly looked like he had lost a step and his reactions were slow and delayed.

Not sure if Zaka Ashraf is the right replacement tho. Saj has previously mentioned the man knows nothing about cricket.

If Saj is right and he knows little about Cricket, why is he being considered ?

 

[Sherlock]

Clowns that supported Sethi are the same clowns now pointing fingers at others.

Once an appointment like Sethi was picked you knew the political landscape of the current criminal government of Pakistan will make a day like today inevitable.

The in-fighting of the warring parties has made the sport less enjoyable.

I couldn't care less anymore tbh. My love for the Sports has diminished because of the people in charge.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

The cricket regime headed by Najam Sethi is no more

Zardari just needs to bring back Sharjeel and we’re good.

 

[Savak]

Sethi tried to meet AZ and Bilawal at Bilawal house Islamabad but they both ignored him. AZ sent 5-6 unanswered missed calls to AZ and Bilawal. He knew the writing on the wall.

 

[rpant_gabba]

[MENTION=46841]orthodox_spin[/MENTION]

guess he decided to cut his losses after his latest tangle with BCCI

 

[Hitman]

Wow, so much politics in PCB. Just appalling!

 

[Asif321]

What a mess

 

[CleverSir]

Couldn’t of happened to a nicer man.

 

[moghul]

Whole country is in a big mess, not just PCB. Zardari and other criminals don't have too much time to steal whatever money left in Pakistan , apparently PCB still keep some $$ in its account , Zaka will not leave any , just in 3-4 months .

 

[offstump]

Tbh i was watching Sethi's last press conference, the man is now 75 years old and it clearly looked like he had lost a step and his reactions were slow and delayed.

Not sure if Zaka Ashraf is the right replacement tho. Saj has previously mentioned the man knows nothing about cricket.

Zaka Ashraf is over 70 years old himself. It’s replacing one senile man with another. He’s only there because PPP are making power moves and this is just another sign that Bilawal is our next PM.

 

[zacattakk]

If Saj is right and he knows little about Cricket, why is he being considered ?

The PCB chairman is always a political appointee which the major political parties had been doing for years. Whenever its their turn in government, they handpick their favorite sycophant. Nothing new.

 

[MenInG]

Well it looks like Sethi has dropped out of the race:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Salaam everyone! I don’t want to be a bone of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif. Such instability and uncertainty is not good for PCB. Under the circumstances I am not a candidate for Chairmanship of PCB. Good luck to all stakeholders.</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1670882420139126801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Credit to Sethi - he always comes out looking the 'noble one' in these situations - Did the same during IK era.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

The last time Zaka was in charge, PCB went into debt, fell out with BCB, there was no progress on PSL, head coach was appointed for a period where he was to leave 1 year before wc. Not to mention the chairman enjoyed watching all the matches from the stadium.

The guy is one of the worst PCB runners ever.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Credit to Sethi - he always comes out looking the 'noble one' in these situations - Did the same during IK era.

He's a little smart in that regard. Ramiz should have seen the writing on the wall and should've resigned then yet assumed he was going to complete his tenure.

 

[Devadwal]

Just before World Cup?

 

[Major]

Just before World Cup?

he is chairman, not the coach

 

[Major]

Zaka Ashraf is over 70 years old himself. It’s replacing one senile man with another. He’s only there because PPP are making power moves and this is just another sign that Bilawal is our next PM.

Ehsan Mani was 75.

Born even before Pakistan made, and made chairman by PTI.

 

[Major]

Whole country is in a big mess, not just PCB. Zardari and other criminals don't have too much time to steal whatever money left in Pakistan , apparently PCB still keep some $$ in its account , Zaka will not leave any , just in 3-4 months .

well, didnt PTI made their own handpicked PCB chairman which was again another recycled person from the past at the age of 75 called Ehsan Mani?

 

[orthodox_spin]

[MENTION=46841]orthodox_spin[/MENTION]

guess he decided to cut his losses after his latest tangle with BCCI

BCCI cheer leaders over play their importance on world of cricket beyond their own borders. This is about politics, and whether it’s worth fighting for position given that the government will likely change in 4 months.

 

[cricketjoshila]

BCCI cheer leaders over play their importance on world of cricket beyond their own borders. This is about politics, and whether it’s worth fighting for position given that the government will likely change in 4 months.

This may be about politics. But a few Pakistanis denying the importance of BCCI ain't gonna affect it.

 

[Hextro]

This may be about politics. But a few Pakistanis denying the importance of BCCI ain't gonna affect it.

This is entirely due to internal politics. Stop trying to involve India in everything.

 

[cricketjoshila]

This is entirely due to internal politics. Stop trying to involve India in everything.

Who said anything about Sethi or Zaka?

Stop trying to think that everything is about them.

 

[Hextro]

Hope Sethi doesn't come back in a few years. Knowing his type he'll make another attempt at chairmanship in a few years. These leaches are hard to get rid of.