Zaka Ashraf likely to get extension as PCB chief
Cricket
The four-month tenure of Mr Ashraf is set to end on Nov 4
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The caretaker prime minister is expected to approve an extension to the tenue of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Zaka Ashraf.
The four-month tenue of Mr Ashraf, who had replaced Najam Sethi, is set to end on Nov 4 (tomorrow). Sources said the premier would extend his service tenue till conclusion of the World Cup 2023.
The Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination has sent a summary to PM Kakar to seek his opinion on the matter.
Earlier in the day, former captain Shahid Afridi called on Zaka Ashraf at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
During the meeting, Zaka Ashraf acknowledged Shahid Afridi's dedication and contribution towards the game. He said: "We admire you as a hero of Pakistan, and you have proved to be a great ambassador of the country with both your exceptional talent displayed on the field and your conduct off the field. We would love to have your experience for the betterment of Pakistan cricket."
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Shahid Afridi expressed his interest in grooming young cricketers into future stars and positively shaping them into well-rounded representatives of Pakistan cricket. He also admired and appreciated Mr Zaka Ashraf's efforts and contributions for the Pakistan cricket, the PCB said in a press release.
