Who was the best Chairman and Chief Selector for PCB in the past?

[ask_analyse_act]

Who are the best chairman and chairman of selectors for PCB in Pakistan cricket history?

I think Tauqir zia where players, team mgmt and coach went upto him to say carry on when he resigned

Next is Shahrayar Khan but he is too polite...

Ehsan Mani was one of the extra-ordinary candidate celebrated by ICC in different positions but never given the chance to run his home BOARD.. He was one of the reasons 1996 CWC final held in Gaddafi stadium during Benazir Bhutto's period..

Chairman of selectors i think Qadir, Mohsin Khan and now Inzi i guess..
what are your views?

 

[Markhor]

Amir Sohail other than the Junaid Zia affair was a good CS. There were a lot of high profile seniors who needed kicking out after the 2003 WC debacle, and he introduced younger faces.

As for the best Chairman - Shehryar Khan had a good first term having overseen the restoration bilateral cricketing ties with India and appointing Bob Woolmer as coach. Tauqir Zia helped set up some of the national academies. Nur Khan also seems to have a good reputation.

 

[MMHS]

Amir Sohail other than the Junaid Zia affair was a good CS. There were a lot of high profile seniors who needed kicking out after the 2003 WC debacle, and he introduced younger faces.

As for the best Chairman - Shehryar Khan had a good first term having overseen the restoration bilateral cricketing ties with India and appointing Bob Woolmer as coach. Tauqir Zia helped set up some of the national academies. Nur Khan also seems to have a good reputation.

Junaid Zia issue was blown out of proportion because of his dad's position in PCB. Gen. Zia actually resigned from his post on that. I heard Amir during BD series (when JZ was played & picked for NZ tour). They were looking for a young pace bowling all-rounder and JZ actually was reasonable in that season & his early domestic/A team stats were decent. And, that guy was one of the fittest around. Not saying he deserved PAK cap, but you can try such players against BD of 2003 for few matches - never know in PAK cricket how good one is unless he is played in internationals.

More than JZ, I am more bemused by Amir's rating on MoHa. He was quite intelligent (among very few PAK batting Captains) & his cricket acumen/explanations are far better than average standard in Ptv Sports, which confuses me more for MoHa than JuZi. He was indeed a good CS, only behind those who were in charge between 1986 to 1992 - simply because those in 1986-92 period had it a bit easy - they read out the names that Imran sent them.

Among Chairmen, Gen Zia was passionate for his job while SK is a perfect candidate, had he been 30 years younger. I am sure had Shahriar been at working/thinking age, he would have appointed someone technically capable (may be from abroad) as director cricket operations, while himself managing administration. The most dynamic one I have noticed in last 25-30 years is Arif Ali Abbasi. I read that Air Marshall Noor Khan was also very good.

 

[msb314]

Junaid Zia issue was blown out of proportion because of his dad's position in PCB. Gen. Zia actually resigned from his post on that. I heard Amir during BD series (when JZ was played & picked for NZ tour). They were looking for a young pace bowling all-rounder and JZ actually was reasonable in that season & his early domestic/A team stats were decent. And, that guy was one of the fittest around. Not saying he deserved PAK cap, but you can try such players against BD of 2003 for few matches - never know in PAK cricket how good one is unless he is played in internationals.

More than JZ, I am more bemused by Amir's rating on MoHa. He was quite intelligent (among very few PAK batting Captains) & his cricket acumen/explanations are far better than average standard in Ptv Sports, which confuses me more for MoHa than JuZi. He was indeed a good CS, only behind those who were in charge between 1986 to 1992 - simply because those in 1986-92 period had it a bit easy - they read out the names that Imran sent them.

Among Chairmen, Gen Zia was passionate for his job while SK is a perfect candidate, had he been 30 years younger��. I am sure had Shahriar been at working/thinking age, he would have appointed someone technically capable (may be from abroad) as director cricket operations, while himself managing administration. The most dynamic one I have noticed in last 25-30 years is Arif Ali Abbasi. I read that Air Marshall Noor Khan was also very good.

Sheharyar Khan was a good chairman and restored bilaterial ties with India and formed a formidable team wiht Inzy at the healm.

Honestly, Nasim Ashraf was not bad either and was focused on developing young players at the time like Rao Iftikhar, Fawad Alam, Shoaib Malik, Misbah, Salman Butt etc. back in 2008. Although for the life of me - never understood why why did not schedule a Test series for us throughout 2008! Appointing Geoff Lawson was a stroke of genius IMO and he should have been given a lot more time. The failure of the Malik/Lawson combo remains one of my greatest regrets in Pakistan Cricket

Regarding CS - I thought Haroon Rasheed was not bad and he did well to give Shehzad, Fawad Alam, Maqsood, Sharjeel, Haris Sohail (who were all youngsters at the time) plenty of chances back in 2014. As others have said - Amir Sohail was good too and did the right things be kicking out several seniors after the 2003 WC.

 

[msb314]

Amir Sohail other than the Junaid Zia affair was a good CS. There were a lot of high profile seniors who needed kicking out after the 2003 WC debacle, and he introduced younger faces.

As for the best Chairman - Shehryar Khan had a good first term having overseen the restoration bilateral cricketing ties with India and appointing Bob Woolmer as coach. Tauqir Zia helped set up some of the national academies. Nur Khan also seems to have a good reputation.

What was the issue with Junaid Zia?

I seem to recall he had an issue with his action but did not play much international cricket for Pakistan.

 

[Markhor]

What was the issue with Junaid Zia?

I seem to recall he had an issue with his action but did not play much international cricket for Pakistan.

He was the son of PCB Chairman Tauqir Zia so there were allegations of nepotism. However Amir Sohail in his defence said he was a fit, hard working player who did later end up with a decent domestic record. But the perception was he was a selection based on favouritism.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Yes aamir sohail is was a good chief selector and yes nasim Ashraf want to bring in youngsters and named MALIK as captain at very young age and he did well in the WT20 and Lawson as coach was a master stroke. Shahriar in his first term got bob woolmer. Not sure who was the CS back then. Now in his second term inzi and MA are two good additions.

 

[msb314]

Yes aamir sohail is was a good chief selector and yes nasim Ashraf want to bring in youngsters and named MALIK as captain at very young age and he did well in the WT20 and Lawson as coach was a master stroke. Shahriar in his first term got bob woolmer. Not sure who was the CS back then. Now in his second term inzi and MA are two good additions.

From what I recall - it was Wasim Bari.

 

[msb314]

He was the son of PCB Chairman Tauqir Zia so there were allegations of nepotism. However Amir Sohail in his defence said he was a fit, hard working player who did later end up with a decent domestic record. But the perception was he was a selection based on favouritism.

Ah I see.

If he made it on merit that the time - then there was no issue really and any CS would have done the same.

 

[pacesensation]

Junaid Zia issue was blown out of proportion because of his dad's position in PCB. Gen. Zia actually resigned from his post on that. I heard Amir during BD series (when JZ was played & picked for NZ tour). They were looking for a young pace bowling all-rounder and JZ actually was reasonable in that season & his early domestic/A team stats were decent. And, that guy was one of the fittest around. Not saying he deserved PAK cap, but you can try such players against BD of 2003 for few matches - never know in PAK cricket how good one is unless he is played in internationals.

More than JZ, I am more bemused by Amir's rating on MoHa. He was quite intelligent (among very few PAK batting Captains) & his cricket acumen/explanations are far better than average standard in Ptv Sports, which confuses me more for MoHa than JuZi. He was indeed a good CS, only behind those who were in charge between 1986 to 1992 - simply because those in 1986-92 period had it a bit easy - they read out the names that Imran sent them.

Among Chairmen, Gen Zia was passionate for his job while SK is a perfect candidate, had he been 30 years younger��. I am sure had Shahriar been at working/thinking age, he would have appointed someone technically capable (may be from abroad) as director cricket operations, while himself managing administration. The most dynamic one I have noticed in last 25-30 years is Arif Ali Abbasi. I read that Air Marshall Noor Khan was also very good.

Tauqir Zia had great plans but execution was bad

Aamir Sohail brought umar gul muhammad Hafeez and Yasir Hameed into paksitani team.
He had other plans as well but he resigned after tauqir zia resigned. It was a very very very bad decision on tauqir zia's part to resigin in 2003-2004.

Had he resigned after 3 years atleast, then it would have immensely benefited team pakistan.

 

[Mamoon]

Tauqir Zia/Shahryar Khan and Aamer Sohail.

 

[msb314]

Tauqir Zia/Shahryar Khan and Aamer Sohail.

I thought Nasim Ashraf was very good too - it was his masterstroke that led to the emergence of Misbah and did the right thing by appointing Malik as captain and Geoff Lawson as coach. Also - youngsters like Fawad Alam, Wahab Riaz, Sarfraz Ahmed, Rao Iftikhar, Nasir Jamshed, Abdur Rehman etc. all made debuts under his tenure so he like to promote young talent and a culture of youth. The only stain on his mark was that no Test cricket was scheduled for Pakistna in 2008.

Zaka Ashraf was also decent IMO. Largely rebuilt our cricket during Ijaz Butt's disastrous reign from 2009-10. The team also performed reasonably well and he continued to persist with Misbah which was the right thing at the time (2011-14). Also gave plenty of youngsters opportunities like Umar Akmal, Shehzad, Maqsood, Haris Sohail, Junaid Khan, Umar Amin etc.

 

[todfod 11]

Amir Sohail other than the Junaid Zia affair was a good CS. There were a lot of high profile seniors who needed kicking out after the 2003 WC debacle, and he introduced younger faces.

As for the best Chairman - Shehryar Khan had a good first term having overseen the restoration bilateral cricketing ties with India and appointing Bob Woolmer as coach. Tauqir Zia helped set up some of the national academies. Nur Khan also seems to have a good reputation.

I Consider Aamir sohail the worst.. He unnecessarly kicked out player who were needed in the team that time like azhar mehmood

 

[todfod 11]

For people saying Amir sohail was good and all.. Remember the sharjah debacle happened under his tenure. players like junaid zia , faisal Iqbak and Imran farhat were played under his tenure.
Instead of helping pakistan team he was more into taking revenge against his former team mates. Even for my self I expected alot from him at that time but what he did gave the feeling first time ever that pak team were minnows.

 

[moghul]

The best chairman: A H Kardar. at least the history I read showed that.

Best Selector : Imran Khan: was not a "selector" but had a wonderful sense of picking talent .

Amir Sohail was the best among the selectors: He was willing to take chances on young talent .

The worst chairman and selector: current ones, easily , spineless with no vision and plan for future.

 

[hailian]

Najam Sethi is the best thing happen to our cricket, with all my political differences apart with him, he has done a wonderful job in PCB yet. We should appreciate his efforts in PSL and as a cricket administrator.

 

[msb314]

I Consider Aamir sohail the worst.. He unnecessarly kicked out player who were needed in the team that time like azhar mehmood

Azhar Mahmood was not needed at all.

Abdul Razzaq was the best available all-rounder at the time as an explosive hitter and a 90 mph swing bowler. He did a good job in ODI's and was occasionally good in tests at home before fading away by 2007.

 

[Abdul]

The current PCB administration under Najam Sethi and Shahryar Khan.

None of the selectors stand out as all of them have been mediocre including Inzamam the Revolutionary.

 

[todfod 11]

Azhar Mahmood was not needed at all.

Abdul Razzaq was the best available all-rounder at the time as an explosive hitter and a 90 mph swing bowler. He did a good job in ODI's and was occasionally good in tests at home before fading away by 2007.

Abdul razzaq was good no doubt but Azhar mehmood, Afridi ,Inzy ,Saqlain and many ither were no finished materials at that time. These same people pmayed afterwards as well in pak team. Aamir Sohail is the only reason pak team scored 53 and 59 in a test against Australia in sharjah. Even when shoaib dismissed 5 of them in 15 balls.

 

[msb314]

Abdul razzaq was good no doubt but Azhar mehmood, Afridi ,Inzy ,Saqlain and many ither were no finished materials at that time. These same people pmayed afterwards as well in pak team. Aamir Sohail is the only reason pak team scored 53 and 59 in a test against Australia in sharjah. Even when shoaib dismissed 5 of them in 15 balls.

Afridi was given plenty of opportunities during Aamer's tenure but flattered to deceive as always (other than his century vs NZ at Sharjah)

Saqlain was finished by then. Had a great 1999 WC but declined rapidly after that. Sadly - my last image of him is being taken to the cleaners by Sehwag during his 309 at Multan in 2004.

Not sure why Inzy is in this list as he played plenty during 2001-2004. He was not considered for captaincy but was a senior and key player in all formats during that time. His 138 vs Bangladesh was a spectacular innings a fitting send off for Rashid Latif before he became captain himself.

 

[todfod 11]

Afridi was given plenty of opportunities during Aamer's tenure but flattered to deceive as always (other than his century vs NZ at Sharjah)

Saqlain was finished by then. Had a great 1999 WC but declined rapidly after that. Sadly - my last image of him is being taken to the cleaners by Sehwag during his 309 at Multan in 2004.

Not sure why Inzy is in this list as he played plenty during 2001-2004. He was not considered for captaincy but was a senior and key player in all formats during that time. His 138 vs Bangladesh was a spectacular innings a fitting send off for Rashid Latif before he became captain himself.

when sohail became the selector All these players were kicked out iniatlly. The team was same as Bangladesh at that time. Sohail was kicked out after that he didnt even complete his term and players like Inzy afridi and some others were called back.. Sohail only was chief selector for few flop series since then he is rightly kept out of the PCB set up.

 

[feelings2002]

i think amir sohail was good because he select players like Asim Kamal mohammad Hafeez Yasir hameed Salman Butt Taufeeq Umar Younis khan Imran Farhat umar gul mohammad khaili. as far as i know him he watcheded players personaly and select players on merit.