Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has decided to delegate his cricketing powers to Waqar Younis while maintaining oversight of administrative affairs. This move has garnered support from former Pakistan captain Younis Khan.
Report by Adil Mehmood
**New Role for Waqar Younis:**
– Waqar Younis has been entrusted with crucial cricket decisions, including overseeing international and domestic selection committees, managing players’ No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and handling other significant cricket matters.
– This delegation aligns with the PCB Constitution of 2014, which permits the chairman to delegate authority.
**Support from Younis Khan:**
– Younis Khan expressed his approval of Waqar’s new role during a media interaction on Wednesday.
– “I’ve played under Waqar Younis, and it’s a good sign that he’s coming back to the cricket board,” said Younis. “Waqar Younis has the opportunity to solve the cricketing issues.”
**Congratulations from Mohammad Hafeez:**
– Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez congratulated Waqar Younis on his new role, posting on X, “Congratulations dear @waqyounis99 on your new responsibility in a new role with @TheRealPCB. Best wishes as always.”
**Resumption of Pakistan-India Cricket:**
– Younis Khan also called for the resumption of bilateral cricketing ties between Pakistan and India.
– He expressed his hope for India to visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the respectful treatment the Pakistan team received during their tours to India.
– “I wish to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing in Pakistan [in Champions Trophy 2025]. Whenever we toured India, we were treated with utmost respect,” Younis added.
Stay updated as Waqar Younis steps into his new role and efforts continue to restore Pakistan-India cricketing relations.
