ISLAMABAD – With Imran Khan coming into power, there were speculations onrevamping Pakistan’s cricket regulatory body – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)– as the former cricketer has always talked about.
According to a cricketing website CricTracker, the Sultan of Swing WasimAkram may be appointed as the next PCB Chairman.
The website quoted a family resource, saying that Wasim is the frontrunnerfor the post. Imran Khan and the current PCB Chairman Najam Sethi do notget along well as the former all-rounder believes that the cricketing bodymust be run by a former cricketer without any nepotism.
The source also said that the two legends are aiming to improve the game inthe country:
Wasim is a frontrunner for becoming next PCB chairperson. He’s beenassociated with IK since both legends used to play cricket for Pakistan andnow both are ready to take country to new heights.
There has been no confirmation regarding the matter from the legend pacer’swife Shaniera Akram, who is quite vocal on the social media, or by himself.
Earlier, the cricketer landed in Pakistan after taking an overnight flightbefore the General Elections to cast his vote.
Following Imran Khan’s victory, Wasim visited Khan’s Bani Gala residence inIslamabad to congratulate him.
It may well be too early to call this, but there is definitely apossibility for a revamped PCB. Wasim is an ardent supporter of the revivalof Indo-Pak cricketing ties and it may bode well for the die-hard fans fromthe neighboring countries who would love to see their players inbilateral fixtures.