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LAHORE: The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja announced the installation of the new state-of-the-art chairs in the Karachi and Rawalpindi Stadium.

PCB Chairman Ramiz took to Twitter to share the report of a massive surge in the partnership rights for bilateral home series 2022-23, and also announced to development of infrastructure for the cricket fans.

“A 77% surge in partnership rights for bilateral Home Series for 22-23 season is great news for Pak Ckt. Our reserves are at an historic high!” Ramiz wrote on his Twitter.

“We will use part of those funds to develop infrastructure for fans. As a first, Khi and Pindi stadiums will have state of the art chairs,” he added.

A 77% surge in partnership rights for bilateral Home Series for 22-23 season is great news for Pak Ckt. Our reserves are at an historic high! We will use part of those funds to develop infrastructure for fans. As a first, Khi and Pindi stadiums will have state of the art chairs.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) May 14, 2022

 

It is pertinent to mention here that reducing the problems of the fans is a part of the PCB Chairman Ramiz’s vision. The PCB head also shared his plan to build fans’ engagement centres at a couple of venues in the country in December 2021.

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ISLAMABAD: Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, the newly elected Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister, has claimed that he is unaware of the sacking of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja.

Ehsan ur Rehman, who received his first briefing from the secretary on Saturday, has expressed his opinion on the future of PCB Chairman Ramiz, claiming that he is unaware of the reports that are being circulated.

“I have no idea about the claims circulating that the government has planned to sack Ramiz from the chairmanship,” Ehsan ur Rehman remarked.

“I only found out about Ramiz’s removal from the PCB chairmanship through the media,” he continued.

The IPC minister further commented about the revival of the departmental sports and said, “All sports departments will be restored.”

Ehsan ur Rehman then went on to comment about the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and vowed to resolve the issue at the earliest.

“We will resolve the issue of FIFA’s sanction on Pakistan soon. Whereas, the preparations of the South Asian Games will also be completed soon,” he concluded.

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ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja is likely to be removed from his position, sources claimed.

In the latest development, the newly-elected Federal Government has decided to remove Ramiz from the chairmanship of the PCB, as per the sources.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif will nominate two names for the position in which the name of the former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi is also included.

The PCB Governing Board will then select one out of the two suggested names.

It is pertinent to mention here that Ramiz held a meeting with the board directors earlier today, in which he claimed that he has been told to continue as PCB chairman.

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LAHORE: The chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja, will continue to lead the cricket board, sources claimed.

Ramiz, whose future as PCB chairman was in doubt after a change in the structure of the federal government, will continue working in the same role.

According to the details, Ramiz held a meeting with the directors of the cricket board and ensured that he will continue to work.

“I am not going anywhere. The newly elected government has directed me to keep working,” Ramiz told the directors.

“We will keep working as per our vision,” he further discussed.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has updated the patron-in-chief on their official website, today.

According to the constitution of the PCB, the Prime Minister of the country is the patron-in-chief of the board. Since Shahbaz Sharif has replaced Imran Khan as the PM of the country, therefore, the prior now takes the top-most position in the cricket board.

On the other hand, reports are circulating regarding the resignation of the current chairman of the PCB – Ramiz Raja, who was nominated by the ex-PM Imran Khan. Reports further suggest that a former PCB Chairman is in a strong position to take back the role.

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KARACHI: The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja, while talking to the media has revealed his goal to make Pakistan Super League (PSL) equal to the Indian Premier League (IPL), here on Monday.

Ramiz, while talking to the media in an informal interaction, expressed his desire to make Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s marquee event PSL as successful as IPL.

“We will make PSL as big as the IPL,” he said.

“PSL has become the brand of Pakistan. Pakistan has benefited a lot from the PSL. Also, in the last season, each PSL franchise earn around 540 Crores,” he added.

Ramiz further showed his desire to hold a tri-nation series including the arch-rivals India.

“We want to hold a triangular series with India,” he said.

“The idea of bilateral series has become obsolete in Test cricket. The future of cricket lies in tri-nation and quadrilateral series,” he added.

Ramiz, however, admitted that the PCB can not exert pressure on the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) through the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“We can’t use the ICC to put additional pressure on India. We must be able to stand on our own,” he said.

Ramiz then termed getting the hosting rights of two major events as the success of the PCB, while also showing the determination of working on the infrastructure.

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LAHORE: In an official statement, released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja revealed that the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earned the highest revenue in the league’s history.

According to the statement shared by the PCB, Ramiz revealed that the PSL 7 had the greatest revenue and viewership of any edition in the league’s history, as the seventh edition was the most successful.

“PSL 7 profits jumped to 71 percent, the most in its history, with each franchise earning around PKR900million, again the most in PSL’s history, and all before the first ball was even bowled,” Ramiz stated.

According to the statement, Ramiz further announced to expand the marquee event to the next level by hosting the matches in other cities as well.

“For next year, we aspire to take this league to the homes of all franchises and broaden its fan-reach,” he said.

Furthermore, Ramiz also thanked cricketing fans for their immense support and claimed he never witnessed such enthusiasts and lively crowds in my professional career.

“There is no doubt that the HBL Pakistan Super League 7 has been a phenomenal success and this is largely due to the fact that we had amazing crowds, both in Karachi and Lahore,” he quoted saying.

“In my professional career, I have never seen such charged up, overwhelming, enthusiastic, lively, and supportive crowds, particularly in Lahore,” he added.

Ramiz then went on to thank the cricketing fans and other supporting staff for the immense success of this year’s PSL.

“On behalf of the PCB, I thank all the fans who crossed the turnstiles to not only play their significant part in the success of PSL 7,” he said.

“I would like to thank our sponsors, players, franchises, the medical team, law enforcing agencies, local and provisional administrations, commentators and crew members, and ground staff for their untiring efforts, as well as millions watching on television all around the world who made this HBL PSL a memorable spectacle,” he concluded.

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LAHORE: The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has announced to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Multan, Peshawar, and Quetta from the next edition of the mega event.

While addressing the closing ceremony of the PSL 7, Ramiz announced to expand the marquee event to the next level by hosting the matches in other cities as well.

“We will expand the PSL to Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, and other parts of the country and the world will see the real buzz,” he said.

“Next year, we will have matches in Multan & Peshawar also,” he added.

Later, the PCB Chairman also served as the commentator in the final of the mega event between the home side Lahore Qalandars and the defending champions Multan Sultans.

While talking to Mike Haysman in the commentary panel, Ramiz said he is really happy to have a successful tournament.

“I am very grateful for successfully conducting the PSL 7. Everyone contributed whole-heartedly to making this event a successful one,” he said.

Ramiz also thanked the crowd for their immense support towards the marquee event and making the league a successful one by showing up in large numbers.

“Today is a wonderful festival of PSL. I think the people of Lahore played an important role in making PSL a success,” he said.

“Seeing the enthusiasm of the spectators, it seems that a new stadium should be built in Lahore which can seat 50,000 people,” he added.

PCB Chairman further revealed that he is supporting Qalandars to win the final as his children are with the home side.

Ramiz further commented on the historic tour of Australia after a gap of 24 years, said Australia’s tour to the country is welcoming.

“Australia’s tour to Pakistan is welcoming. It will be a good series for the cricket fans,” he said.

Ramiz went on to term the green shirts as the favorites to win the series against the Kangaroos.

On the other hand, PCB handed out one-year contracts to 100 junior cricketers between 13 and 19 years age bracket as part of PCB’s Junior Development Programme.

In addition to financial assistance, the PCB will invest in the youngsters to help them develop their entire persona, including cricketing skills and education. The 100 contracted players will then be earning monthly retainers of PKR 30,000 each after the contracts come into effect.

The 100 contracts have been divided into five categories:

Total contracts for U-19: 45
Total contracts for U-16: 25
Total contracts for U-13: 15
Special talent/nominated: 10
Contracts for Balochistan: Five

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja visited enclosures during Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United contest on Saturday to meet fans and ask about their comfortability while watching Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. 

The cricketer-turned-PCB chairman went to all the enclosures, met fans, and assured them foolproof arrangements throughout the remaining PSL 7 games.

“PSL 7 fever is on high and I am delighted to see the response of Lahore after Karachi. I am looking forward to a successful finish of this tournament,” Raja talked to reporters.

“We will invite ICC officials and other foreign guests for PSL 7 final and Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan in March-April,” he added.

It must be noted here that Australia will come to Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I.

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LAHORE: The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja talked to the media here on Monday and hoped that a full-strength Australian squad will tour the country and test us in our home conditions.

With Australia’s historic tour to Pakistan is just around the corner, the chairman PCB has expressed his hope that a competitive side tours the country and can test the national team in home conditions.

“It is very fortunate that Australia is touring Pakistan, it will be a good competition between the two sides,” he said.

“I hope that they get to test us with competitive cricket so that we can get to know how prepared our team is in the home condition,” he added.

Ramiz also emphasized the importance of good quality pitches, while hoping to improve the pitches at every point.

Furthermore, Ramiz also acknowledged the decision of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) for allowing the full capacity crowd from February 16 for the Lahore-leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7.

“PSL is a world-class event, if more spectators come to the stadium, the festival will be decorated,” he said.

Ramiz also lauded the decision of NCOC of allowing children aged below 12 to enter the stadium.

“Such events are held especially for the children. Children under 12 years of age will enhance the glitter of the marquee event,” he said.

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