On PCB Leadership With Mohsin Naqvi's Appointment Political uncertainty casts a shadow
On Friday, in the wake of the inconclusive results of the Pakistan general elections, the appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board could carry significant implications. The newly formed PCB Board of Governors elected Mohsin Naqvi, the caretaker chief minister of Punjab, as its chairman for the next three years on February 6. However, historical patterns suggest that a change in the leadership of the country often leads to alterations in key positions within the PCB.
The agreement involved a commitment from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party political entities not to replace the incumbent chairman.
The source said, "Naqvi was appointed as a long-term chairman due to his impressive administrative and governance abilities as the caretaker CM of Punjab.”
"His nomination was put forward by the caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, after receiving assurances from the two major political parties that they would refrain from inserting their own candidate into the top position at the PCB."
However, with the surprising election results favoring Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and independent candidates backed by the PTI securing a majority in parliament, the source said the situation has become intriguing for the PCB.
Even if the PTI-backed Independents assume opposition roles and do not form the government, they could still exert influence over the election for the post of PCB chairman.