Amidst confusion surrounding the appointment of the new
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, former chief of the International
Cricket Council (ICC) Ehsan Mani believes the saga will badly affect
the team’s performance against Sri Lanka.
Zaka Ashraf, president of the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, was
appointed the PCB chairman after Ijaz Butt’s three-year tenure ended.
But a delay in issuing the notification and a pending case against
Ashraf in the Supreme Court has created confusion about his future.
But Mani, a seasoned administrator, called on ending the suspense
regarding the PCB’s top post as the confusion will have a negative
impact on the team, which is set to play a full-fledged series in the
UAE, starting with the first Test in Abu Dhabi tomorrow.
“The situation is beyond my understanding,” Mani told The Express
Tribune. “There’s a degree of uncertainty and it’s not an ideal start
for the new PCB chairman. This will have an adverse affect on our
cricket and will hurt the team’s performance.
“The team management, including coaches, are confused about their future which will disturb their focus,” added Mani.
‘Transparent process required for appointment’
Mani also lashed out at the process that saw President Asif Ali Zardari appoint the new PCB chairman.
“This process of appointment will be more destructive than the uncertainty.
“It has been made by the president without consulting any of the
stakeholders. There are little chances of things becoming better when
such a policy exists – something that does not happen anywhere else in
the world.”
‘Role of regional associations can’t be ignored’
The 66-year-old urged that only deserving officials should get a
chance to run the PCB. “If the president has to appoint the chairman, he
should seek advice from people with a solid cricketing background.
“The role of officials from regional associations can’t be ignored because they understand the issues facing cricket.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 17th, 2011.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/275333/new-pcb-chairman-saga-uncertainty-to-affect-pakistans-performance-in-uae-says-mani/
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