PCB chief Naqvi supports Jay Shah's appointment as ICC chairman
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his support for BCCI secretary Jay Shah's recent appointment as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. In a statement to Geo News, Naqvi said, "We are in touch with Jay Shah; there are no concerns about his becoming ICC Chairman." This endorsement comes after Shah was elected unopposed last month, following current chair Greg Barclay's decision not to seek a third term.
Naqvi to miss upcoming Asian Cricket Council meeting
Naqvi also revealed that he will not be attending the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for September 8 and 9. Instead, Salman Nasir will represent him at the event. The meeting is expected to finalize matters related to the new president. This announcement comes as Shah prepares to officially assume his role as ICC chairman on December 1, 2024.
Shah to become youngest ICC chairman in history
Shah's appointment marks a significant milestone as the 35-year-old will become the youngest person to lead the ICC. He follows in the footsteps of other notable Indians who have held this position, including Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar. His term as ICC chairman is set to begin on December 1, 2024.
Pakistan prepares to host next year's ICC Champions Trophy
In other news, Pakistan is gearing up to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Renovations are underway at Karachi National Stadium, Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in preparation for this prestigious event. This announcement comes amid challenges faced by the Pakistan cricket team, which recently suffered a defeat against Bangladesh on home soil.
Pakistan's cricket team faces challenges after recent defeat
The recent loss to Bangladesh has led to a significant drop in Pakistan's ICC Test rankings, falling to eighth position. This is their lowest ranking in the format since 1965, excluding periods when they were not included due to an insufficient number of matches. These challenges come as Jason Gillespie begins his tenure as Test head coach of Pakistan, with the team aiming for improved performance in future matches.
