LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja told national cricketers that he is just a call away to address their issues personally.
Speaking in a ceremony to honor cricketers for their performance in 2021, Raja said he is aware of issues cricketers face, hence he is available to address players’ issues personally as chairman of cricket.
“I am just a call away from you. Just call me without any hindrance. I will be there to address your issue,” he told players.
“Actually, I know players’ issues and how they have to deal with them. So, being PCB’s chairman, I am personally available for all players,” he added.
PCB chairman rewarded cricketers with cash prizes for their performance in the calendar year 2021.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) presented the salary details of the top officials in the meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, here on Wednesday.
The committee expressed its displeasure with the PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja’s non-participation in a meeting presided over by the committee chairman, Malik Nawab Sher Waseer. According to PCB officials, Ramiz could not attend the session following his meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) preparations.
The PCB officials then presented the income details of the senior officials of the cricket board. The officials also told the committee that the former PCB CEO was receiving 2.6 million rupees each month.
According to PCB, Pakistan cricket team physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon’s salary is 2.1 million, Director High-Performance Muhammad Nadeem Khan receiving 1.315 million, Head of International Players Development Saqalain Mushtaq 1.277 million, CEO PCB Salman Naseer 1.245 million, Chief Financial Officer Javed Murtaza 1.24 million, while Chairman Selection Committee Mohammad Wasim receives 1 million rupees each month.
PCB officials also revealed the earnings of other officers who earn around half a million rupees.
Committee member, Iqbal Muhammad Ali Khan said that the issues regarding the audit of the PCB could not be resolved.
“The audit of the PCB could not be addressed. If the audit issues remained unsolved, the case will be referred to the FIA,” he said.
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KARACHI: Former Test cricketer Tauseef Ahmed believes that a foreign coach is a better option for the Pakistan team moving forward.
In a video interview with ARY News, Tauseef put weight on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja’s idea to bring a foreign coach.
“I personally believe that a foreign coach is better for Pakistan team and Ramiz thinks right to bring an overseas coach,” he said.
“If you look at our records, a foreign coach has always benefitted Pakistan. He doesn’t bring something out of this world but just an approach to mind his own business. He doesn’t interrupt much apart from cricket and that makes him successful,” he added.
Tauseef accepted that local coaches do angling and take favor that’s why their respect is lesser than a foreigner. “There is no doubt that a local coach does angling and takes favor. That’s you can see a local coach getting lesser respect than a foreigner,” he concluded.
It must be noted here that Ramiz has reportedly consulted captain Babar Azam and interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq to appoint a regular coach for the national team. Reports also claim that Saqlain has refused to continue with the team for longer run.
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja led a high-profile meeting with the officials of Sindh government, district Administration officials and police here at the National Stadium on Tuesday.
The PCB chairman was briefed on the preparations for the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), scheduled to start from January 27.
National Stadium’s management was also present during the meeting and they briefed the chairman on preparations for PSL 7. The discussion on opening ceremony of this year’s PSL is also on the cards of Ramiz’s Karachi tour.
Ramiz will also meet title sponsors of the PSL. He has also directed PCB’s marketing team to find a sponsor for PSL 7 anthem.
It must be noted here that Ramiz toured Karachi last week to meet businessmen. He also talked to Karachi media for the first time after becoming PCB chairman.
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja shared his visions for 2022 while bidding farewell to 2021.
In an interview released by PCB media, the head of Pakistan’s cricket assured strong infrastructure for the game in the country.
“My aim in 2022 will be to provide best cricket infrastructure to this country,” Ramiz said. “2022 is a big year for all of us as cricket fans. A lot challenges we have to deal with and I am really looking forward to it,” he maintained.
While talking about junior level cricket, Ramiz once again emphasized its importance. “My focus is to lift cricket at the junior level because they are the asset of our system. If we provide them ample opportunities, stars will come out of them. That’s why I have decided to make a pool of junior players and given them monthly stipend. It will help us a lot moving forward,” he explained.
Islamabad Stadium
“We are going to built a state-of-the-art stadium in Islamabad with a quality high-performance center. This stadium will facilitate us in First-Class and international matches,” he briefed.
PSL Broadcasting Rights
Ramiz was happy with the increased value of Pakistan Super League (PSL) broadcasting rights and live streaming rights.
“Our brand PSL value has increased worldwide. I am happy to see rapid rise in the value of PSL media rights that sold out in record amount,” he concluded.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the construction of a cricket stadium here which will be completed by 2025 as assured by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja.
In a high-profile meeting on Friday, PCB’s patron discussed planning to construct a stadium in Islamabad as soon as possible. PM Khan asked Raja to fasten working on the construction of Islamabad Stadium.
Moreover, the two high-ups discussed the upcoming seventh edition of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and cricket’s overall structure in the country. PM Khan expressed satisfaction over the current progress of Pakistan cricket.
KARACHI: Pakistan team’s chief selector, Mohammad Wasim said he is open to constructive criticism otherwise he has a mute option on social media.
Speaking exclusively to A Sports HD on the sidelines of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final here at National Stadium, Wasim said there is no question on his selection on the basis of social media influence.
“I am open to criticism which is constructive and I try to learn from it,” Wasim shared. “I don’t use social media too much. But, I have heard people saying that my selection is often influenced by social media opinions. That is not true, you are talking about the Pakistan team’s selection which is not a joke,” the chief selector added.
The former cricketer said he often uses the mute button which is very useful on Twitter. “Criticism is good but only constructive. Otherwise, I have a very good option of a mute button, especially on Twitter,” he continued.
While talking about next year’s T20 World Cup plan, Wasim said the team is well-set, a few changes according to the need will be made prior to the tournament.
“I think our team has done pretty well in the recent past so they are well set. We will see the situation closer to the time and make changes according to Australian conditions,” he concluded.
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja shared that Drop-In Pitches is a long process and it will take time.
Speaking to media at Naya Nazimabad Cricket Ground, where one of the two drop-in pitches will be installed, Ramiz said it requires proper planning and they are on it.
“Drop-In pitches is my longest dream which is now about to be fulfilled. PCB is glad to join hands with Arif Habib Group on this venture,” he said.
“It’s a long process and it will take time and proper planning. We are on it and I hope it will be done as soon as possible,” he added.
To a query about infrastructure planning before hosting Champions Trophy 2025 and Asia Cup 2022, Ramiz said it needs extensive planning.
“Hosting events like Champions Trophy and Asia Cup isn’t easy. You need to do extensive preparations and plannings,” he said.
“We have to do a lot of work for these events. We need to purchase the equipment to improve the maintenance of the grounds. Only the purchasing would require millions of rupees. So, a lot of stuff to do in the short time period,” he concluded.
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KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja responded to his critics while accepting that he is ‘one man show’.
Speaking to media here for the first time after becoming PCB chairman, Ramiz said there is no doubt, he has everything under his control in the PCB.
“There is no doubt, I am,” Ramiz responded to critics who call him one man show.
It must be noted here that many former cricketers criticized Ramiz for being one man show following several resignations in the board after he took charge as PCB chairman.
On the other hand, Ramiz once again emphasized on investing only in cricket for betterment of game and players.
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KARACHI: Ramiz Raja, Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) assured to plan easiest ways for fans to enter stadiums in the country for matches in the future.
Ramiz, while responding to the question during a presser here on Wednesday, accepted the concerns of lower crowd turn-out at National Stadium during the Pakistan vs West Indies – T20I series.
“We are aware of the emotional feelings of fans when they face difficulties to enter stadiums. And, we are looking at it seriously. As a commentator, I have gone through all the difficulties while entering the stadium so I can feel for them,” Ramiz said.
“It’s one of our concerns and we have this in our plans to resolve it. As far as tickets purchase is concerned, we know the difficulties faced by fans. We are also planning to establish on-site ticket purchasing facilities,” he shared.
The PCB chairman also shared his plan to build fans’ engagement centers at a couple of venues in the country. “We have in process for the first time in history, fans engagement centers. This idea will help fans register their complaints regarding Pakistan cricket and also to enjoy the perks and facilities as the important stakeholder of the game,” he maintained.
Meanwhile, Ramiz also requested fans to exhibit tolerance a bit as in the end, it is all about the image of Pakistan cricket.
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