Iqbal Qasim named new chairman of PCB's Cricket Committee

Former left-arm spinner Iqbal Qasim has been appointed as new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) influential Cricket Committee. Qasim, who played 50 Tests and has also remained chief selector in past, will head a revamped committee which includes former captain Wasim Akram, former Test players Umar Gul, Ali Naqvi and ex-women's team captain and presently chief selector Urooj Mumtaz.  PCB's CEO Wasim Khan and Director International Cricket Operations Zakir Khan have co-opted members of committee.

committee was previously headed by former Test batsman Mohsin Khan and included Misbah-ul-Haq, who is w head coach and chief selector of Pakistan team. PCB said that committee will advise Board chairman Ehsan Mani on cricket-related matters, including performances of national cricket teams and ir manments, domestic cricket structure, high-performance centres and playing conditions. committee will have powers to invite relevant personnel for its quarterly meetings to assist as part of its evaluation, assessment and recommendation process.

PCB CEO Wasim Khan said it was heartening to have put toger a wide-ranging, kwledgeable, experienced and respected group whose commitment and involvement in game is second to ne.

"se members are representatives of all key stakeholders within game. More importantly, and in line with our policy, y are completely independent, which, in turn, will assist PCB manment to furr improve health of game in Pakistan," he said.

Cricket Committee gained importance after World Cup last year when it recommended wholesome changes in Pakistan team manment, including a recommendation to release head coach Mickey Arthur from his contract and sacking of or support staff. committee will hold quarterly meetings or as and when required.Qasim made it clear that game belonged to people of country and committee was re to make a positive and meaningful contribution to Pakistan cricket.