Younus, Misbah named Advisors on Cricket Affairs
Decision comes after Board of Governors’ meeting in Lahore
Despite big names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and Ramiz Raja being considered for the post, Misbah and Younus made the final cut. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
In a surprising yet welcome move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed veteran batsman Younus Khan and Test skipper Misbahul Haq as Advisors on Cricket Affairs to PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in the Board of Governors’ (BoG) meeting in Lahore on Tuesday.
Several big names were being considered for the role, which included the likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and even Ramiz Raja, but Younus and Misbah made the final cut.
It was decided that the duo, as and when required, may be invited to BoG meetings for their expert opinion.
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“We’re giving importance to people who are playing cricket, and that is why Misbah and Younus have been named the Advisors on Cricket Affairs,” said Shaharyar.
The BoG also approved the annual budget, which included the series against India as well. However, Shaharyar clarified that if the series does not materialise, the board would approve a new budget.
“I can confirm that we’ve approved a budget which includes the series with India,” said Shaharyar. “The revenue shares from the Pakistan-India series is more than 50%, so if the series does not happen, then we’ll have to make drastic changes in the new budget.
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“The BCCI should honour its pledge to play in the UAE as there is no justification of BCCI’s demand of playing in India. There are no security issues in UAE and India must abide by its commitment.”
Meanwhile, Shaharyar revealed that he did not intend to meet Prime Minister and PCB Patron Nawaz Sharif to discuss the India series issue, insisting that the ball was in the government’s court and the PCB would accept any decision they take, which also included the decision on whether Pakistan will participate in the World Twenty20 in India next year.
The board also agreed to support the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as it could become a major source of income for the PCB in the future.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2015.
In a surprising yet welcome move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed veteran batsman Younus Khan and Test skipper Misbahul Haq as Advisors on Cricket Affairs to PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan in the Board of Governors’ (BoG) meeting in Lahore on Tuesday.
Several big names were being considered for the role, which included the likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Saqlain Mushtaq and even Ramiz Raja, but Younus and Misbah made the final cut.
It was decided that the duo, as and when required, may be invited to BoG meetings for their expert opinion.
Want to play against India before retirement: Misbah
“We’re giving importance to people who are playing cricket, and that is why Misbah and Younus have been named the Advisors on Cricket Affairs,” said Shaharyar.
The BoG also approved the annual budget, which included the series against India as well. However, Shaharyar clarified that if the series does not materialise, the board would approve a new budget.
“I can confirm that we’ve approved a budget which includes the series with India,” said Shaharyar. “The revenue shares from the Pakistan-India series is more than 50%, so if the series does not happen, then we’ll have to make drastic changes in the new budget.
Pakistan seek series win as farewell gift for Misbah
“The BCCI should honour its pledge to play in the UAE as there is no justification of BCCI’s demand of playing in India. There are no security issues in UAE and India must abide by its commitment.”
Meanwhile, Shaharyar revealed that he did not intend to meet Prime Minister and PCB Patron Nawaz Sharif to discuss the India series issue, insisting that the ball was in the government’s court and the PCB would accept any decision they take, which also included the decision on whether Pakistan will participate in the World Twenty20 in India next year.
The board also agreed to support the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as it could become a major source of income for the PCB in the future.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2015.