Ramiz Raja rumored to be the next Chairman of the PCB

[MenInG]

Ehsan Mani's term as Chairman is due to come an end during this month.

Some social media activity around this topic has suggested that a former cricketer could take on that role.

Whilst nothing is concrete, who in your view should be the next Chairman of the PCB?

 

[Shafi]

Wasim Khan if he has authority to work freely. Otherwise Ramiz Raza/even Sethi (At least has better brain than most of our former players). Definitely not Wasim Akram.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Ramiz Raja will promote youngsters if he maintains his viewpoint.

Wasim Akram will give Babar Azam a lot more power in decision-making.

Right now, I think we need someone who will let Babar make his own decisions, though the promotion of youngsters isn't bad either.

 

[MenInG]

Former Test captain and renowned commentator Rameez Raja may replace Ehsan Mani as the next chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, source said on Saturday.

Raja didn’t respond to calls and messages but media reports said that Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also patron-in-chief of the board has decided against giving Mani extension after his term ends this month.

“In the next few days, the PM will send two names to the PCB’s governing board for the chairman’s election and the members will elect one of them,” a PCB source said.

The source said while they were hearing the name of Rameez as one of the two candidates for the prestigious position, nothing was confirmed as yet.

The source said initially the names of Mani and Asad Ali Khan, a senior bureaucrat had been mentioned as the two candidates for the chairmanship but now apparently the PM had decided to go for a former captain.

“Rameez appears to be the ideal candidate as he is well educated, well-versed, and has international contacts due to his long years as a commentator. He was also CEO of the board in the past and left due to his other commitments,” the source said.

Apparently, Imran Khan, himself a former captain under whom Rameez played the 1992 World Cup, feels it is time a former player runs the cricket affairs in the country.

Another source said Ehsan Mani had also expressed reluctance to continue for another term due to health issues.

The government and the board have already appointed a retired judge, Azmat Sheikh as the election commissioner to conduct the election process for the chairman’s post.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...ecome-new-pakistan-cricket-board-chief/801989

 

[warcry]

The benefits of Ramiz as Chairman means we dont have to suffer his commentry.

 

[Bewal Express]

Someone intelligent, articulate with a vision.

 

[IMMY69]

I think Misbah should get it.
We need a strong leader who also coaches the team.
Plus give him back the chief selector role too.

 

[Bewal Express]

I am assuming that Rameez is earning somewhere in the region of 250k a year and the PCB job as chairman pays zilch, so why would Rameez give up 750k over 3 years.

 

[MenInG]

Cannot see Wasim Khan sticking around if Ramiz comes in.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Ramiz is anti Misbah - so if Imran doesn’t back up Misbah then Misbah is out. This is the only positive Ramiz brings to the table.

What Ramiz doesn’t have is the solid experience of a top level administrator.

Ramiz may be good in providing technical analysis and game strategy but running the entire show is beyond his specialty.
He earned some MBA degree like what? 30 years ago? It means zilch if he has not backed it up with solid work experience. MBA degree holders are penny a pound.

Wasim Khan, IMO, is a good choice provided that he has the full authority. He is experienced and he is a good negotiator with other boards.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Isn't Rameez the one responsible for the terrible wickets in Pakistan which finished domestic games within two days and created domestic tuk tuk giants like Misbah, Azhar? It took Wasim Khan two years to improve our wickets in order to promote attacking stroke play and bowling temperament in bowlers.

Hope Rameez leaves the decision making on ground level to Wasim Khan. Wasim Khan is doing a decent job so shouldn't interfere with his work.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Ramiz is anti Misbah - so if Imran doesn’t back up Misbah then Misbah is out. This is the only positive Ramiz brings to the table.

What Ramiz doesn’t have is the solid experience of a top level administrator.

Ramiz may be good in providing technical analysis and game strategy but running the entire show is beyond his specialty.
He earned some MBA degree like what? 30 years ago? It means zilch if he has not backed it up with solid work experience. MBA degree holders are penny a pound.

Wasim Khan, IMO, is a good choice provided that he has the full authority. He is experienced and he is a good negotiator with other boards.

Ironically Rameez is indirectly responsible for the rise of Misbah with his terrible wickets on which Misbah rose up with his block block - smash cricket.

Rameez thought to be improving our batting by making very sluggish wickets. Wasim Khan has done its best to reverse that by making sporting wickets in order for a FC game to last four days.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Sarfraz Nawaz has written a strongly-worded letter to the Prime Minister imploring him not to appoint Ramiz.

Subject: Appointment of New Chairman PCB.

Mr. Prime Minister Pakistan
and
Patron in Chief PCB

اسلام و علیکم

Hope this finds you in best of health and spirits.

Reports are circulating in the media that with your approval, it has been decided to replace Mr. Ehsan Mani with Ramiz Raja as the chairman PCB.

In this regard, there is no doubt that as Patron in Chief of the PCB, you have a right to appoint anyone as the Chairman PCB.

However, PCB is a national asset and national institution of our beloved motherland, working under the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and audited by the Auditor General of Pakistan; and while deciding about any person, the Patron of the national institution must also be aware about what mind set Ramiz Raja has and what he has uttered highly derogatory words against the respect, honour and dignity of Pakistan in the recent past in favour of accepting the hegemony of India and against vital Pakistani interests, which was severely criticised and rejected by even an India former cricket captain Mr. Bishen Singh Bedi.

Sir, if the news about your approval for appointment of Ramiz Raja as next chairman PCB is true, who blatantly and shamelessly advised Pakistan to become BEGHAIRAT for accepting Indian supremacy and domination in the ICC (vehemently opposed by many renowned Pakistanis ) and so much so that he (Ramiz Raja) said (it is on record as per video clip link attached above) that we should leave aside Pakistaniat in surrendering before Indian hegemonist plan to rule the cricketing world through monopoly in the ICC.

Here, it may not be out of context that after Mr. Najam Sethi voted (as vociferously advised by Ramiz Raja) in favour of the big three plan of BCCI, ECB & the CA in the ICC on the false of promise/MOU of the BCCI to visit Pakistan, to play a full fledged cricket series.

Later on, BCCI backed out of its commitment on which PCB voted for its big 3 plan and the PCB could (not earn as earlier claimed by Najam Sethi) 300 million USD, as income from India series in Pakistan (which BCCI even refused to play at a neutral venue) and on top of that PCB also lost its arbitration case vs BCCI at ICC and had to further bear a financial burden of around $30 million.

Although, you are the best judge of your decisions, but in my humble opinion highly respectable legend (free of any scandal in his life) Mr. Majid Khan (who is a world renowned extremely qualified and respected cricketing personality having excellent relations with all ICC board members and all the legendary foreign cricketers world over) or Mr. Zaheer Abbas Ex. President ICC (ICC Hall of fame) who is also a huge national asset and world legendary personality may be appointed the next Chairman of the PCB instead of Ramiz Raja, as his appointment will be against the national sentiments, severely hurting the patriotic feelings of the entire Pakistani nation (that too in the month of August in which we won our freedom) for which our Shaheeds laid down their lives, so that we can stand with our heads high, in the comity of nations.

With kind wishes and best regards,

Sarfraz Nawaz
Former Pakistani Test & ODI Cricketer

 

[Shafi]

If it’s true then finally we are going to get rid of unfit and timid Mani. Also Misbah will be out soon. Both Mani and Misbah along with Waqar and Majed don’t d severe damage to our cricket.

 

[Bewal Express]

Cannot see Wasim Khan sticking around if Ramiz comes in.

Depends on WK is or isn't allowed to do. For PK sake WK must stick around or the PCB once again becomes a self serving board with no interest in promoting PK cricket. Soon We will have back the tripe of PIA playing Chaudhry Billa Motors as our FC games.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Ironically Rameez is indirectly responsible for the rise of Misbah with his terrible wickets on which Misbah rose up with his block block - smash cricket.

Rameez thought to be improving our batting by making very sluggish wickets. Wasim Khan has done its best to reverse that by making sporting wickets in order for a FC game to last four days.

The biggest culprit behind the rise of Misbah is Mohsin Khan. Misbah was done and dusted. But Mohsin Khan raised Misbah from the dead, and created a monster that has been haunting us for decades now.

 

[MenInG]

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan called Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani for a meeting to decided his future.

According to the details, PM Khan will meet Mani at PM House on Monday to get a briefing on his three-year performance. The premier is expected to decide his future in the meeting.

Earlier, ARY News reported that Mani will not be getting an extension as PCB’s chairman. His three-years regime will end on September 4.

Moreover, reports, while citing sources, disclosed that PM Khan is considering former Test cricketer Ramiz Raja or Jawad Sajid as the next PCB chairman. He will nominate both the names in BoG and one out of them will become PCB chairman after BoG members’ votes.

ARY

 

[Bewal Express]

Who is Jawad Sajid?

 

[unemployedgm]

Who is Jawad Sajid?

Litigate Rameezs record. It’s awful.

 

[Saj]

Off the field things have gone well, on the field things have been pretty poor overall.

Lets see what the PM thinks of Mani and co.

 

[unemployedgm]

Unfortunately very few good candidates. Rameez’s views on the game of cricket are pretty poor. Despite commentating for 25 years he seems to not understand the game. His performance as a CEO was abominable

 

[Kroll]

I think Misbah should get it.
We need a strong leader who also coaches the team.
Plus give him back the chief selector role too.

He should also come out of retirement and play for the team.

 

[sam_ahm]

Oh! Dear. Ramiz speaks a lot of dross, his views are something I never agree with, I don't think this is good for Pakistan cricket.

Also as others have pointed out, Despite being in the game for long, ramiz doesn't seem to understand the game well.

 

[PakPremi]

I would have gone for Majid Khan ,but it seems that Imran Khan and Majid K relationship is still not rosy or IK does not want allegation of nepotsim.

 

[Bewal Express]

Unfortunately very few good candidates. Rameez’s views on the game of cricket are pretty poor. Despite commentating for 25 years he seems to not understand the game. His performance as a CEO was abominable

What was bad about it

 

[Bewal Express]

I would have gone for Majid Khan ,but it seems that Imran Khan and Majid K relationship is still not rosy or IK does not want allegation of nepotsim.

Never going to happen, the Nooras would have a field day

 

[PakLFC]

Shoaib Akhtar should be given a chance.

 

[Ami]

Ramiz Raja was once a CEO for a period in 2003-2004 era.

1) He brought India to Pakistan for the first time in 15 years.

2) Brought Bob Woolmer.

3) Also, kick started T20 for cash strapped PCB.

So, I'd say not a bad shout.

 

[Saj]

Who is Jawad Sajid?

He seems to be running the Lahore Gymkhana club.

 

[Markhor]

The benefits of Ramiz as Chairman means we dont have to suffer his commentry.

What makes you think he'd stop the commentary ? Rambo wouldn't drop the mic even when he was CEO

Chairman is a symbolic position now (as it should be) so not fussed who gets it as long as they stay in their lane. The CEO appointment post-WK is one we cannot afford to get wrong.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Ramiz Raja looks high 90% of the time period he is on air or on media. So pretty much an awful choice.

IK has this big problem of handing out jobs to his buddies without a second thought which is pretty similar to how things are run in our country for as long as i can remember.

Any experienced level headed person with background in economics or finance should be picked who can run PCB like an industry (with integrity hopefully). And please no Asad Umar.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

I would have gone for Majid Khan ,but it seems that Imran Khan and Majid K relationship is still not rosy or IK does not want allegation of nepotsim.

All of his appointments in other sectors are already nepotistic, so what harm can another appointment do.
He made his plastic surgeon who did his hair transplant the head of the biggest hospital in Islamabad out of nowhere.

 

[PakPremi]

Never going to happen, the Nooras would have a field day

I know, pity.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

If Ramiz does get the post, then I believe the first person to get fired would be Mohammad Yousaf from NHPC(who has been doing some good work since his appointment)

When IK took over, there were media reports that were saying Wasim Akram was going to be the PCB Chairman, but that news turned out to be a hoax.

 

[Titan24]

He seems to be running the Lahore Gymkhana club.

Yes I think so he is the guy. Dr Jawad Sajid Khan, he was elected chairman of Lahore Gymkhana Club in the last elections.

 

[PakPremi]

All of his appointments in other sectors are already nepotistic, so what harm can another appointment do.
He made his plastic surgeon who did his hair transplant the head of the biggest hospital in Islamabad out of nowhere.

Not a place to discuss politics but he is not a fool that you think he is, otherwise he would have not created and managed to turn Shauket Khanum hospital to one of the best run hospital in Pakistan and that too largely with donations..When he gets appointment wrong he does change them. Anyway I qould not class hair transplant linking with nepotism. That way you will never give employment to a talented or capable person who did a job for you.

 

[Saj]

Spoke with a couple of people who have links to PM house and they are saying that at the moment things are heavily stacked in favour of Ramiz being the new Chairman.

Let's see as things change very quickly in Pakistan.

 

[Bewal Express]

If Ramiz does get the post, then I believe the first person to get fired would be Mohammad Yousaf from NHPC(who has been doing some good work since his appointment)

When IK took over, there were media reports that were saying Wasim Akram was going to be the PCB Chairman, but that news turned out to be a hoax.

If he fires MY because of personal differences then it would show a guy not suitable for the job.

 

[moghul]

Spoke with a couple of people who have links to PM house and they are saying that at the moment things are heavily stacked in favour of Ramiz being the new Chairman.

Let's see as things change very quickly in Pakistan.

I am excited with this news, hope its true . There is no one better Ramiz to take over ATM. Well educated, extremely knowledgeable with the game and "young" ( relatively ). Hope he will send Misbah to Mianwali with a one way ticket.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

All of his appointments in other sectors are already nepotistic, so what harm can another appointment do.
He made his plastic surgeon who did his hair transplant the head of the biggest hospital in Islamabad out of nowhere.

The true fact, that almost all of us are sort of anxious and not fully content with whatever name is presented to be next potential PCB chief, indicates that we simply do not produce good leaders.

There simply aren't enough, strong and solid leaders in almost all departments of Pakistan. PCB is just small sample of the major problem.

Look at Ramiz, exactly what are his qualifications to lead, I guess the only (govt or semi govt) institution in Pakistan that is profitable? What's his track record and solid experience as a top level admin?

The ball merely lands just outside the boundary, and he shouts like a clown in the commentary box, WOW THAT'S MASSIVE. cuz he is paid to do so.

 

[moghul]

Ramiz Raja will promote youngsters if he maintains his viewpoint.

Wasim Akram will give Babar Azam a lot more power in decision-making.

Right now, I think we need someone who will let Babar make his own decisions, though the promotion of youngsters isn't bad either.

Chairman has to be an educated person, Wasim Akram is not, Ramiz is the best option . Wasim Khan is not a bad option but will face lots of opposition from the jealous uneducated ex-cricketers like Akhtar and Razzaq.

 

[FreePalestine]

I have also heard that Ramiz is going to be next chairman from a reliable source close to the incumbent. Not very happy about it… I like Mani.

 

[Bewal Express]

I have also heard that Ramiz is going to be next chairman from a reliable source close to the incumbent. Not very happy about it… I like Mani.

3 years is a decent stint. The whole management appointed by IK haunted by Misbahs appointment, who has had no impact at all.

 

[mazkhan]

If this is true it will be the marking and lining up of the nails in the coffin of pakistan cricket

Like pti has destroyed everything they will destroy our cricket .

It will be a travesty if ramiz baja is made the chairman.

Should never of got rid of sethi he was doing OK and the one who kickstarted psl and return of cricket back to pakistan

On a side not yusuf hates baja

 

[Bewal Express]

If this is true it will be the marking and lining up of the nails in the coffin of pakistan cricket

Like pti has destroyed everything they will destroy our cricket .

It will be a travesty if ramiz baja is made the chairman.

Should never of got rid of sethi he was doing OK and the one who kickstarted psl and return of cricket back to pakistan

On a side not yusuf hates baja

What was Sethis qualification to be chairman?

 

[IMMY69]

I'm pretty sure the criteria for landing a top job in Pakistan Cricket is longevity.
If you can stick around for some time, whether as an ex player becoming a coach or a commentator, one day you'll land a very good job irrespective of whether you actually deserve it.

 

[Extra_Cover]

The chairman should be business and operations focused. We should hire MBA and CEO of big corporations as Chairman rather than ex-cricketers. I hope we can get someone who has a good business acumen and is good at forward planning.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

If he fires MY because of personal differences then it would show a guy not suitable for the job.

Well when Strauss became the director of ECB, he ended KP's international career for good. Yet his tenure was probably the best thing that has happened to ECB.

But I won't get my hopes up if Ramiz gets the spot.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

What was Sethis qualification to be chairman?

Sethi's appointment was definitely a favor from the ruling party (so nepotistic yes), but he has a masters in economics, something the appointers most definitely wouldn't have known about. It turned out to be a blind dart that hit the spot.

 

[Bewal Express]

Sethi's appointment was definitely a favor from the ruling party (so nepotistic yes), but he has a masters in economics, something the appointers most definitely wouldn't have known about. It turned out to be a blind dart that hit the spot.

It was for favours rendered. The old crook was bit**ing against IK back in 92 when we won the WC. RR has an MBA, played for and Captained PK and has been CEO.

 

[Bewal Express]

Well when Strauss became the director of ECB, he ended KP's international career for good. Yet his tenure was probably the best thing that has happened to ECB.

But I won't get my hopes up if Ramiz gets the spot.

We have produced one quality batsman in the last 20 years, we have no World Class bowlers and unless the Domestic setup gets working quickly we are doomed to 5th or 6th for the next decade. RR can't magic put new quality players and no can anyone else. We need create a Domestic system that fully utilises our players and players will come through. There is no quick fix

 

[hitthestump]

I'm pretty sure the criteria for landing a top job in Pakistan Cricket is longevity.
If you can stick around for some time, whether as an ex player becoming a coach or a commentator, one day you'll land a very good job irrespective of whether you actually deserve it.

Ramiz is an educated man who has been around cricket longer than many people in PP have been alive.

I really don't get the hate everyone is giving him tbh.

 

[IMMY69]

Ramiz is an educated man who has been around cricket longer than many people in PP have been alive.

I really don't get the hate everyone is giving him tbh.

There is no hate.
Not everything has to be personal.

How about appointing someone with administrative skills who has a history of success?

 

[BunnyRabbit]

We have produced one quality batsman in the last 20 years, we have no World Class bowlers and unless the Domestic setup gets working quickly we are doomed to 5th or 6th for the next decade. RR can't magic put new quality players and no can anyone else. We need create a Domestic system that fully utilises our players and players will come through. There is no quick fix

Mani and WK gave alternate plans for domestic system to IK but he was quite stubborn to get the Australian Domestic structure. Don't think RR would have that much of a free hand in introducing changes to the system unless IK himself approves.

5th or 6th position is actually where we currently are, that would mean static. I think we can easily go further down if the same trend continues.

In my opinion, the domestic system is not just about FC and LA, but the grassroot level and the channels through which talent progresses through different levels. We literally have no school cricket, university sports etc. It's usually just the club cricket that gets you noticed that too when someone in a position of power either notices you or knows you. The talent hunts conducted are a total sham. I don't think that would provide a single world class batter, as a batter has to show more than just a pretty cover drive or a slog to succeed in international cricket. Among the u13 u15 and u19, only u19 is the one where emphasis is given and even there a lot of age fudgers get the nod. There are barely any A or B team tours.
Our FC season is merely 2-3 months long and a player only gets to play 8 or 9 FC per year. One should atleast get 12 FC games and 15 LA games for a player to improve quickly.

Our cricket has been in shambles for a long long time now.

 

[wrongun]

Ramiz Raja was once a CEO for a period in 2003-2004 era.

1) He brought India to Pakistan for the first time in 15 years.

2) Brought Bob Woolmer.

3) Also, kick started T20 for cash strapped PCB.

So, I'd say not a bad shout.

That's a pretty decent set of achievements. One diplomatic/political (negotiating an India tour); one of sound judgement (Woolmer was the right coach at the right time); one financial (found a forward looking and long lasting way to solve a financial issue).

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

God helps us.

On one hand him being out of commentary is a gift that cannot be taken for granted. But this is too big a price to pay for that.

 

[NoBallZombie]

RIP Pakistan cricket. This spells like disaster. Ramiz’s commentary is comical and he lacks IQ. His assessments made on air are devoid of common sense most of the time. And I daresay, Yousuf is going to be the biggest casualty of this decision.

 

[Mamoon]

If Ramiz’s appointment means we get rid of Wasim Khan, I am all for it.

Nevertheless, Mani needs to be replaced - a lethargic man who has been a complete failure and has been hiding behind the incompetent Wasim Khan for years now.

 

[Mamoon]

The Mani-Wasim nexus has been total shambles. They have made a string of bad decisions and their only achievement was to capitalize on the hard work of Sethi and Shahryar Khan and try to steal credit for it.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Chairman has to be an educated person, Wasim Akram is not, Ramiz is the best option . Wasim Khan is not a bad option but will face lots of opposition from the jealous uneducated ex-cricketers like Akhtar and Razzaq.

Akhtar and Razzaq don't deserve to be near the Pakistan setup.

Wasim Akram would be a good bowling coach, not a chief selector.

Ramiz Raja seems to be the best option. He is recognized and people respect him around the world. He would also have a first-hand understanding of what is needed to elevate the domestic system.

 

[UzmanBeast]

If Ramiz’s appointment means we get rid of Wasim Khan, I am all for it.

Nevertheless, Mani needs to be replaced - a lethargic man who has been a complete failure and has been hiding behind the incompetent Wasim Khan for years now.

Ramiz had positive feedback regarding Wasim Khan from a few interviews I saw. I don't think Wasim Khan is going away, but the bigger problem is Ehsan Mani.

As you said, he is entirely clueless and doesn't know what his own duties are. To some extent, Wasim Khan is quite unlucky to be working with someone as unprofessional as Mani, who used to hide and run away whenever responsibility was needed.

They will keep on using the same excuse of bringing foreign teams to Pakistan as a means to deflect any public criticism, which is entirely unacceptable.

It's even more annoying that our fans treat them as the saviors of Pakistan Cricket, and these two knobheads used that as a way to cover up the disputes with PSL franchises over the KPL and the revenue stream.

They have failed to improve and invest upon the domestic system. Pakistan A tours are practically dead, and other teams can walk over us at will by sending their Z teams whenever they want.

The PSL bio-bubble fiasco is another feather in their hats, a pair of hats sitting on the heads of perhaps the most incompetent leadership members in the PCB.

I hope Ramiz Raja has the willpower to reform the system, and I hope his tenure as Chairman isn't as washed up as his commentary.

 

[Giannis]

Sarfraz Nawaz has written a strongly-worded letter to the Prime Minister imploring him not to appoint Ramiz.

Nawaz is right

 

[Saj]

It will be interesting to see if Wasim Khan stays if Ramiz is appointed.

 

[The Scorer]

He would be a bland steady appointment. He speaks good English and has some poise, this can be helpful in acting as a representative and building rapport with other countries. Wasim Khan has been able to do this and has for example built good a good relationship with England cricket. Hopefully, he will give youngsters a chance, and so may not be the worst appointment in the world.

 

[Junaids]

We have produced one quality batsman in the last 20 years, we have no World Class bowlers and unless the Domestic setup gets working quickly we are doomed to 5th or 6th for the next decade. RR can't magic put new quality players and no can anyone else. We need create a Domestic system that fully utilises our players and players will come through. There is no quick fix

Harsh!

I think the following are good international cricketers:

Mohammad Rizwan
Babar Azam
Shadab Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Shah Afridi

That’s half a Team. You just need six decent players aged 22-29 to back them up.

 

[Markhor]

They have failed to improve and invest upon the domestic system.

Really ? Shall we go back to the days of WAPDA vs KRL and teams 35 all out on damp, underprepared pitches under Zaka and Sethi ?

 

[Ashmal]

I wonder how Hafeez will react to this....given his past comments on Ramiz Raja

 

[Bewal Express]

Harsh!

I think the following are good international cricketers:

Mohammad Rizwan
Babar Azam
Shadab Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Shah Afridi

That’s half a Team. You just need six decent players aged 22-29 to back them up.

Shadab and Faheem? At least you haven't lost your sense of humour

 

[Bewal Express]

Harsh!

I think the following are good international cricketers:

Mohammad Rizwan
Babar Azam
Shadab Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Shah Afridi

That’s half a Team. You just need six decent players aged 22-29 to back them up.

Afridi has thr potential to be Worid class but isn't there at the moment.

 

[Varun]

The benefits of Ramiz as Chairman means we dont have to suffer his commentry.

We thought the same about Ravi Shastri.

Difference is, Ramiz may actually be competent at the job. When he had the post back in the early-2000s he did a lot to untarnish the image of Pakistan cricket post the match-fixing generation, started a flurry of India - Pakistan tours etc.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Really ? Shall we go back to the days of WAPDA vs KRL and teams 35 all out on damp, underprepared pitches under Zaka and Sethi ?

It's a minor improvement at best.

It should have been elevated to a much higher level.

The 6 team structure is not sufficient, it increases competition to an unreasonable extent where those deserving of chances can easily be neglected.

The new system is better, no doubt, but they should have invested more.

 

[Bewal Express]

It's a minor improvement at best.

It should have been elevated to a much higher level.

The 6 team structure is not sufficient, it increases competition to an unreasonable extent where those deserving of chances can easily be neglected.

The new system is better, no doubt, but they should have invested more.

There are 12 teams because the 2nd 11s also play.

 

[TeymurBlake]

As long as Wasim Khan stays.

 

[Titan24]

It's a minor improvement at best.

It should have been elevated to a much higher level.

The 6 team structure is not sufficient, it increases competition to an unreasonable extent where those deserving of chances can easily be neglected.

The new system is better, no doubt, but they should have invested more.

If we just take into account the 6 teams we can argue that it isn’t enough however, in that argument we will be neglecting the 6 2nd XIs.

Role which 2nd XI have played in highlighting the players we have recent examples of:

Abdullah Shafique; Was outstanding in 2019 QAE 2nd XI trophy, got promoted to the main CP squad in the same season and scored a 100 on FC debut. Have been with Pak team in recent times and it all started with his impact in 2nd XI cricket before which he wasn’t even radar in much of domestic teams in old structure as he was ignored for almost the whole previous season.

Zeeshan Ashraf; was outstanding in T20s he played for SP 2nd XI in 2019 and got the limelight through that and got selected by MS in PSL in the 2020 season. He was kind of an unknown commodity before that 2nd XI season but, no in the radar of national selectors as well a permanent member of his main regional side.

Imran Randhawa: Another one who got recognized through the 2nd XI performances, got selected by the main region and then PZ in PSL and is again someone who came into prominence while playing for 2nd XI.

Abdul Bangalzai: A teenager who played for Balochistan in the last season in whiteball cricket and was recognized through the 2nd XI

Abrar Ahmed: Was exceptional in QAE 2nd XI trophy and got picked in the main Sindh team, got another opportunity in PSL with PZ this time.

Yes one can argue that if the main teams can be increased by maybe a couple but, even in the current one we cant say that people are not being recognized. Yes 2nd XI performances are not part of FC stats but, they do highlight the players who perform more often than not.

However, yes the ones who are in the transition where they are in the main squad but, arent selected in the XI and cant play for 2nd XI as well during that time maybe they do miss out on some opportunities on occasions. Though that’s gonna happen in any structure irrespective of 6 or 8 teams as someone is going to be on that bench.

If and when we are overloaded with talent and whoever is the new chairman puts forward a decent argument a slight change might be possible. However, I am personally impressed with how well the new structure has worked. People are too much focused on the results of the national team after just two years of new structure but, if we look at the enhancement in the overall talent pool (Yes development is necessary) it has improved substantially from where things stood in 2018.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

I wonder how Hafeez will react to this....given his past comments on Ramiz Raja

He is a cunning fox.
IMO, Hafeez is also eyeing some sort of future role in PCB - probably the chairman.
So he will quickly change colors and become all mellow with Ramiz.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

What has Ramiz shown administratively to merit this position?

Sure Mani needs to go but that can't be the reason to install Ramiz. He can be booted out on his own.

PCB needs a competent, far sighted administrator. Commentating (that too without insight) does not equal ability to handle day to day nuances of a tough role under the public eye.

My vote is to take someone from bureaucracy who has demonstrated stellar strategic nous, flawless administrative record and has some sports background as well.

 

[Bewal Express]

What has Ramiz shown administratively to merit this position?

Sure Mani needs to go but that can't be the reason to install Ramiz. He can be booted out on his own.

PCB needs a competent, far sighted administrator. Commentating (that too without insight) does not equal ability to handle day to day nuances of a tough role under the public eye.

My vote is to take someone from bureaucracy who has demonstrated stellar strategic nous, flawless administrative record and has some sports background as well.

Our bureaucracy is amongst the most corrupt in the World, please no bureaucrats

 

[Savak]

The more you suck up to people, the higher you rise in Pakistan

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I have a feeling he will take Pakistan cricket far, he can do a Ravi Shastri.

 

[UzmanBeast]

If we just take into account the 6 teams we can argue that it isn’t enough however, in that argument we will be neglecting the 6 2nd XIs.

Role which 2nd XI have played in highlighting the players we have recent examples of:

Abdullah Shafique; Was outstanding in 2019 QAE 2nd XI trophy, got promoted to the main CP squad in the same season and scored a 100 on FC debut. Have been with Pak team in recent times and it all started with his impact in 2nd XI cricket before which he wasn’t even radar in much of domestic teams in old structure as he was ignored for almost the whole previous season.

Zeeshan Ashraf; was outstanding in T20s he played for SP 2nd XI in 2019 and got the limelight through that and got selected by MS in PSL in the 2020 season. He was kind of an unknown commodity before that 2nd XI season but, no in the radar of national selectors as well a permanent member of his main regional side.

Imran Randhawa: Another one who got recognized through the 2nd XI performances, got selected by the main region and then PZ in PSL and is again someone who came into prominence while playing for 2nd XI.

Abdul Bangalzai: A teenager who played for Balochistan in the last season in whiteball cricket and was recognized through the 2nd XI

Abrar Ahmed: Was exceptional in QAE 2nd XI trophy and got picked in the main Sindh team, got another opportunity in PSL with PZ this time.

Yes one can argue that if the main teams can be increased by maybe a couple but, even in the current one we cant say that people are not being recognized. Yes 2nd XI performances are not part of FC stats but, they do highlight the players who perform more often than not.

However, yes the ones who are in the transition where they are in the main squad but, arent selected in the XI and cant play for 2nd XI as well during that time maybe they do miss out on some opportunities on occasions. Though that’s gonna happen in any structure irrespective of 6 or 8 teams as someone is going to be on that bench.

If and when we are overloaded with talent and whoever is the new chairman puts forward a decent argument a slight change might be possible. However, I am personally impressed with how well the new structure has worked. People are too much focused on the results of the national team after just two years of new structure but, if we look at the enhancement in the overall talent pool (Yes development is necessary) it has improved substantially from where things stood in 2018.

Yes, it has improved but a lot of changes are yet to be made.

The grass-roots system needs to be improved tremendously.

I have hopes that Ramiz Raja can at least direct some investment towards that level.