Najam Sethi Withdraws from Consideration for PCB Chairman
Najam Sethi announced his withdrawal from consideration for the position of Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the early hours of Tuesday. The current head of the PCB Management Committee expressed his concerns on the volatility and unpredictability that could result from internal conflicts. He also indicated his intention to avoid being a source of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif.
In a tweet, Sethi stated, “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.”
Zaka Ashraf to Take Over PCB Chairmanship
Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC), has announced that Zaka Ashraf, who has the backing of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), will be taking over as Chairman of the PCB.
Conclusion
Najam Sethi has decided to withdraw his candidacy for the position of Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He was concerned about the potential instability brought on by internal disputes and wished to avoid becoming a source of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif. Zaka Ashraf, with the backing of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the PCB.