Shaharyar Khan elected chairman PCB for the second time

LAHORE: Shaharyar Khan, the only candidate to file nomination papers, has been elected the new chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by the PCB governing board, Express News reported Monday afternoon.

Khan earlier held the position from December 10 2003 to October 7 2006.

The PCB chairperson’s position had been vacant after Najam Sethi's departure at the end of July.

Sethi had earlier said he would not contest the elections.

Earlier, the acting PCB Chairperson and Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Sair Ali had said that he will leave the PCB office as soon as the new chairman is elected.