Mohsin Khan as PCB chairman?
Says he believes "a cricketer can handle the board matters well if elected."
Mohsin said he hadn't finalized it yet but was definitely considering running for chairman. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
ISLAMABAD:
Former chief selector and coach Mohsin Hasan Khan is likely to contest the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairmanship election to be held within two weeks.
The Islamabad High Court directed the Pakistan Election Commission to conduct elections for a new PCB chairman by November 2.
The directive came after the governing board of the PCB was dissolved on October 15, and a five-member interim management committee (IMC) was formed to run the cricket affairs.
The IMC comprises of Najam Sethi, ex-chairman Shaheryar Khan, former players Zaheer Abbas and Haroon Rasheed, and former team manager Naved Cheema.
According to a PCB official, those candidates who held a background in first class cricket along with a Bachelors degree are eligible to contest the elections.
Mohsin Hasan Khan said on Tuesday that he hadn't given it a final thought but was certainly considering to run as candidate for chairman.
"If people think that I am capable enough to run cricket affairs then I might give it a thought," he said.
Mohsin, who has played 48 Tests and 75 ODIs from 1977 to 1986 mainly as an opening batsman, said he had coached the national cricket team and achieved many successful stints under his leadership.
"I believe a cricketer can handle the board matters well if elected," he added.
Talking about the national ODI team announced for the South Africa series, he said the experienced Younis Khan deserved a chance in the ODI squad as his presence in the team brings stability and contentment to the players.
Mohsin further said that Abdul Razzaq also deserved a chance in the team.
"Razzaq is a very good player and has been long gone from the limited overs squads."
Speaking of the second and the last Test Mohsin expressed the belief that Pakistan will win it.
"Our team has performed tremendously well in the first Test and I am sure they will do the same and win the other one too," he added.
Former chief selector and coach Mohsin Hasan Khan is likely to contest the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairmanship election to be held within two weeks.
The Islamabad High Court directed the Pakistan Election Commission to conduct elections for a new PCB chairman by November 2.
The directive came after the governing board of the PCB was dissolved on October 15, and a five-member interim management committee (IMC) was formed to run the cricket affairs.
The IMC comprises of Najam Sethi, ex-chairman Shaheryar Khan, former players Zaheer Abbas and Haroon Rasheed, and former team manager Naved Cheema.
According to a PCB official, those candidates who held a background in first class cricket along with a Bachelors degree are eligible to contest the elections.
Mohsin Hasan Khan said on Tuesday that he hadn't given it a final thought but was certainly considering to run as candidate for chairman.
"If people think that I am capable enough to run cricket affairs then I might give it a thought," he said.
Mohsin, who has played 48 Tests and 75 ODIs from 1977 to 1986 mainly as an opening batsman, said he had coached the national cricket team and achieved many successful stints under his leadership.
"I believe a cricketer can handle the board matters well if elected," he added.
Talking about the national ODI team announced for the South Africa series, he said the experienced Younis Khan deserved a chance in the ODI squad as his presence in the team brings stability and contentment to the players.
Mohsin further said that Abdul Razzaq also deserved a chance in the team.
"Razzaq is a very good player and has been long gone from the limited overs squads."
Speaking of the second and the last Test Mohsin expressed the belief that Pakistan will win it.
"Our team has performed tremendously well in the first Test and I am sure they will do the same and win the other one too," he added.