Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has ordered board’s employees to reduce expenses, ARY Sports reported.
Ramiz spoke to the board’s employees which included its directors, lower management and ground staff members at the Imran Khan Enclosure in Gaddafi Stadium two days ago.
Ramiz emphasized reducing expenses and save costs, adding that he had been told by the prime minister himself how he saves expenses at the Prime Minister House and the Prime Minister Office. He also gave an indirect message to the high paid people in hushed words.
“We have to cut the expenses of the board. Have one cup of tea instead of two, use the air conditioner less and turn off the lights when you leave your offices,” Ramiz told employees.
Former captain’s only aim is to make the Pakistan team as the best one in the world. “If our team does not become the number one team in the world, there is no reason for all of us to stay here. We have to work to justify our presence here.”
Ramiz concluded by saying that cricket has to reform at the grassroots level, including the improvement of pitches across Pakistan.
Lahore: PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja on Friday met the Chairpersons and Chief Executives of the First Boards at the National High-Performance Centre in which he shared his vision that revolved around grassroots cricket.
Ramiz Raja emphasized on the quick resumption of schools and club activities as well as infrastructure upgradation so that the youngsters received the best playing facilities and environment to display and demonstrate their talent.
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja: “The grassroots cricket level tier deserves attention as it has been a neglected field for years, resulting in marginalising our growth canvas. Under my watch, cricket nurseries will have a permanent importance.
“I acknowledge and appreciate the good work done at the provincial level by the First Boards and look forward to continuing to work collectively to bring a change to the Pakistan cricket landscape.”
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ramiz Raja told all six regional coaches about upcoming possible changes in the current set-up, sources told ARY News.
The PCB chairman met all six coaches online where they discussed a roadmap moving forward. Ramiz told coaches that performance will be the only way to stay in the PCB.
“You have to show your performance in order to stay here. You have a free hand to show your strength,” he told.
“PCB will soon come up with its selection policy. You will not have any role in the national team’s selection in the near future. Things will be clarified in due course,” he maintained.
It must be noted here that major changes were seen since Ramiz took charge as PCB chairman last month. Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis resigned as head coach and bowling coach respectively followed by recent resignation from Wasim Khan as PCB’s CEO.
Karachi: Former cricketer Ramiz Raja has revealed that there might be a change in the schedule of the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier confirmed that the tournament will resume from June 9 and concludes on June 24.
However, the 58-year-old Ramiz, who will perform commentary duties said that he has just been informed regarding a change in schedule.
“I have just been told that there could still be a change in schedule,” Ramiz tweeted. “So guys it will start when it will start,” he added.
According to details released by PCB, six doubleheaders will be played during the event. The matches will start at 8 pm UAE time (9 pm PST). The first match on the day of doubleheader will start at 5 pm UAE time (6 pm PST). On the day of doubleheader, the second match will start at 10 pm (11 pm PST).