<p>Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has officially succeeded Zaka Ashraf as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The announcement made on Tuesday (Feb 6) saw Naqvi get elected unanimously and unopposed as the PCB chairman for a three-year term. The PCB chairman’s office has seen chaos in recent times as Naqvi becomes the fourth person to hold office in less than four years. He is also the 37th permanent chairman of the PCB and will assume office ahead of the latest season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).</p>

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<p>Addressing the BoG following his election, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to have been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. I am thankful for the trust and confidence reposed in me."</p>

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<p>“I am fully committed to upgrading the standard of the game in the country and bringing professionalism in the administration of cricket in Pakistan.”</p>

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<p>Ashraf had stepped down as the chairperson of the PCB management committee chairperson on Friday (Jan 19). He had taken over the charge from Najam Sethi who had earlier tendered his resignation from the top office in 2023. Ashraf had handed his resignation to Patron Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who had previously handed the committee a three-month extension to oversee the elections for the vacant role of PCB chairman and finalising the Board of Governors "at the earliest."</p>

<p>While cricket matters have been chaotic off-field, it is no different on-field for national side who have suffered humiliating losses in Australia and New Zealand post-ODI World Cup. They lost 3-0 to Australia&nbsp;in the Test series while they were beaten 4-1 in the five-match T20I series.</p>

<p>The national side was eliminated in the league stage of the ODI World Cup after which chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq had blasted Zaka Ashraf. The then chief of the PCB was responsible for leaking chats of players while also criticising the players for their dismal show in the World Cup.</p>


Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has officially succeeded Zaka Ashraf as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The announcement made on Tuesday (Feb 6) saw Naqvi get elected unanimously and unopposed as the PCB chairman for a three-year term.

Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has officially succeeded Zaka Ashraf as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The announcement made on Tuesday (Feb 6) saw Naqvi get elected unanimously and unopposed as the PCB chairman for a three-year term. The PCB chairman’s office has seen chaos in recent times as Naqvi becomes the fourth person to hold office in less than four years. He is also the 37th permanent chairman of the PCB and will assume office ahead of the latest season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Mr Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has been elected unanimously and unopposed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 37th Chairman today. pic.twitter.com/caa01d8XZu — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 6, 2024 × Naqvi becomes PCB chairman Addressing the BoG following his election, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to have been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. I am thankful for the trust and confidence reposed in me." × “I am fully committed to upgrading the standard of the game in the country and bringing professionalism in the administration of cricket in Pakistan.” ALSO READ | Premier League: Manchester City blast Brentford away to move within two points of top Ashraf had stepped down as the chairperson of the PCB management committee chairperson on Friday (Jan 19). He had taken over the charge from Najam Sethi who had earlier tendered his resignation from the top office in 2023. Ashraf had handed his resignation to Patron Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who had previously handed the committee a three-month extension to oversee the elections for the vacant role of PCB chairman and finalising the Board of Governors "at the earliest." While cricket matters have been chaotic off-field, it is no different on-field for national side who have suffered humiliating losses in Australia and New Zealand post-ODI World Cup. They lost 3-0 to Australia in the Test series while they were beaten 4-1 in the five-match T20I series. The national side was eliminated in the league stage of the ODI World Cup after which chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq had blasted Zaka Ashraf. The then chief of the PCB was responsible for leaking chats of players while also criticising the players for their dismal show in the World Cup.

Mohsin Naqvi officially succeeds Zaka Ashraf as new PCB chairman

<p>Former Pakistan captain and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq lashed out at Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) former chief Zaka Ashraf and blamed him for the Men in Green's dismal run in the 2023 ODI World Cup&nbsp;held in India. Ashraf resigned as the PCB chief on Jan 19. Inzamam feels Ashraf's comments during the ODI WC had a bad impact on the Babar Azam-led team, who finished fifth and failed to enter the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inzamam recalled the time Ashraf claimed that the World Cup team was selected by the captain and chief selector and not the board. He feels this affected the team morale adversely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, as quoted by PTI, Inzamam said, "Can you imagine the mindset of the players when during an important event like the World Cup in India they hear that the PCB Chairman is saying the team selected was not done by the board but by the captain and chief selector only."</p>

<p>In addition, Inzamam further revealed that&nbsp;he is still waiting for the inquiry committee report on his alleged conflict of interest while serving as PCB&nbsp;chief selector. During the ODI WC, the former Pakistani captain resigned as the chief selector due to the said allegations.</p>

<p>He opined, "Just think what must be going through the players' minds when they hear that an inquiry committee has been formed against the chief selector and he has resigned. Where does this happen? I am still waiting for that report of the inquiry committee against me which was formed to probe whether I had committed a conflict of interest while being the chief selector."</p>

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<p>Inzamam mentioned that Babar-led Men in Green needed backing from all during such a high-profile tournament. However, that was not the case which resulted in their early ouster. He went on to say that there is no problem with the current Pakistan team but they need support from the board and management.</p>

<p>"These changes affected the performance of the team and just imagine when they can put pressure on a world-class performer like Babar Azam what would the other players be thinking. The team was struggling in the World Cup and they needed to be given full confidence but this didn't happen. There is no problem with the team, they just need confidence and backing," Inzamam added.</p>

<p>After the ODI WC, Pakistan have had a torrid run in international cricket. They were whitewashed in the three Tests versus hosts Australia and lost the five T20Is (1-4) to New Zealand in the Kiwi land. They won the fifth and final T20I, on Sunday (Jan 21), to avoid another whitewash.</p>


Former Pakistan captain and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq lashed out at Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) former chief Zaka Ashraf and blamed him for the Men in Green's dismal run in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India.

Former Pakistan captain and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq lashed out at Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) former chief Zaka Ashraf and blamed him for the Men in Green's dismal run in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India. Ashraf resigned as the PCB chief on Jan 19. Inzamam feels Ashraf's comments during the ODI WC had a bad impact on the Babar Azam-led team, who finished fifth and failed to enter the semi-finals. Inzamam recalled the time Ashraf claimed that the World Cup team was selected by the captain and chief selector and not the board. He feels this affected the team morale adversely. Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, as quoted by PTI, Inzamam said, "Can you imagine the mindset of the players when during an important event like the World Cup in India they hear that the PCB Chairman is saying the team selected was not done by the board but by the captain and chief selector only." In addition, Inzamam further revealed that he is still waiting for the inquiry committee report on his alleged conflict of interest while serving as PCB chief selector. During the ODI WC, the former Pakistani captain resigned as the chief selector due to the said allegations. He opined, "Just think what must be going through the players' minds when they hear that an inquiry committee has been formed against the chief selector and he has resigned. Where does this happen? I am still waiting for that report of the inquiry committee against me which was formed to probe whether I had committed a conflict of interest while being the chief selector." Also read: HUGE FEAT! Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik becomes first Asian to enter 13K-run club in T20s × Inzamam mentioned that Babar-led Men in Green needed backing from all during such a high-profile tournament. However, that was not the case which resulted in their early ouster. He went on to say that there is no problem with the current Pakistan team but they need support from the board and management. "These changes affected the performance of the team and just imagine when they can put pressure on a world-class performer like Babar Azam what would the other players be thinking. The team was struggling in the World Cup and they needed to be given full confidence but this didn't happen. There is no problem with the team, they just need confidence and backing," Inzamam added. After the ODI WC, Pakistan have had a torrid run in international cricket. They were whitewashed in the three Tests versus hosts Australia and lost the five T20Is (1-4) to New Zealand in the Kiwi land. They won the fifth and final T20I, on Sunday (Jan 21), to avoid another whitewash.

Inzamam-ul-Haq blasts former PCB chief Zaka Ashraf for Pakistan's 2023 ODI World Cup debacle

<p>Zaka Ashraf stepped down as the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee late Friday (Jan 19) evening. Ashraf, who succeeded former chief Najam Sethi tendered his resignation during the board's management committee meeting in Lahore. With general elections set to take place in the nation in February, it will be interesting to see who takes the job next with Pakistan cricket already going through a chaotic period both on and off the field.</p>

<h2><strong>Zaka Ashraf steps down</strong></h2>

<p>Having taken charge of his office in June 2023 after chaos in the election of the new PCB chairman, Ashraf’s reign started with a set of tough challenges. It is reported that Ashraf handed his resignation to Patron Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who had previously handed the committee a three-month extension to oversee the elections for the vacant role of PCB chairman and finalising the Board of Governors "at the earliest."</p>

<p>"In his concluding remarks, Mr Zaka Ashraf thanked the honourable Patron PCB for the confidence and trust reposed by him and extended his best wishes and prayers for the betterment of Pakistan and Pakistan cricket," the release read.</p>

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<p>Ashraf’s brief tenure as the head of the Management Committee will go down for controversial moments. He blamed national team skipper Babar Azam during the ODI World Cup for the side’s dismal run during the tournament in India while he ordered to leak&nbsp;Whatsapp chats. The chats televised on national television were between Babar and an official from the PCB which was shown after Ashraf’s permission.</p>

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<p>The poor post-World Cup environment in the cricketing circle of the nation also forced Inzamam-ul-Haq to resign from his post of chief selector. Things went from bad to worse during Ashraf’s tenure when Babar stepped down from his leadership role with Shan Massod (Test) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (T20I) taking charge.</p>

<p>They also dismissed the coaching staff led by then-Director Mickey Arthur. The South African and his team were moved to the National Cricket Academy before he handed his resignation.</p>

<p>The changes at the board level have seen Pakistan’s on-field form also face a huge setback. The Men in Green have lost the Test series against Australia 3-0 and trail New Zealand 4-0 in the five-match T20I series.&nbsp;</p>


Zaka Ashraf stepped down as the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee late Friday (Jan 19) evening. Ashraf, who succeeded former chief Najam Sethi tendered his resignation during the board's management committee meeting in Lahore.

Zaka Ashraf stepped down as the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee late Friday (Jan 19) evening. Ashraf, who succeeded former chief Najam Sethi tendered his resignation during the board's management committee meeting in Lahore. With general elections set to take place in the nation in February, it will be interesting to see who takes the job next with Pakistan cricket already going through a chaotic period both on and off the field. Zaka Ashraf steps down Having taken charge of his office in June 2023 after chaos in the election of the new PCB chairman, Ashraf’s reign started with a set of tough challenges. It is reported that Ashraf handed his resignation to Patron Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who had previously handed the committee a three-month extension to oversee the elections for the vacant role of PCB chairman and finalising the Board of Governors "at the earliest." "In his concluding remarks, Mr Zaka Ashraf thanked the honourable Patron PCB for the confidence and trust reposed by him and extended his best wishes and prayers for the betterment of Pakistan and Pakistan cricket," the release read. × Ashraf’s brief tenure as the head of the Management Committee will go down for controversial moments. He blamed national team skipper Babar Azam during the ODI World Cup for the side’s dismal run during the tournament in India while he ordered to leak Whatsapp chats. The chats televised on national television were between Babar and an official from the PCB which was shown after Ashraf’s permission. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg: 'If he has higher win percentage than Dhoni & Kohli, then...' - Gavaskar hails captain Rohit The poor post-World Cup environment in the cricketing circle of the nation also forced Inzamam-ul-Haq to resign from his post of chief selector. Things went from bad to worse during Ashraf’s tenure when Babar stepped down from his leadership role with Shan Massod (Test) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (T20I) taking charge. They also dismissed the coaching staff led by then-Director Mickey Arthur. The South African and his team were moved to the National Cricket Academy before he handed his resignation. The changes at the board level have seen Pakistan’s on-field form also face a huge setback. The Men in Green have lost the Test series against Australia 3-0 and trail New Zealand 4-0 in the five-match T20I series.

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