PCB soon to appoint ‘powerful’ Director of Cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to appoint a powerful Director of Cricket where many important departments and individuals will work under him.

According to sources, Zakir Khan, who is currently Director – International Cricket, is the favorite to take up the role. Domestic and international cricket matters, Directors High Performance and the Head of Women’s Cricket will work under him.

Separating High-Performance and domestic cricket will limit Nadeem Khan’s powers as he will report to the Director of Cricket. Director People’s Culture and Director Pakistan Super League will also be appointed.

The governing board was also taken into confidence on these changes in the PCB, however, if there is any change in the board, it will be overturned.

On the other hand, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salman Naseer is also enjoying wider powers. In the past, his speedy promotions and salary hikes have been under discussion and the audit report has also pointed this out.

Departments of IT, Administration, Procurement, Infrastructure and Real Estate, Compliance Contracts, Risk, Legal and Events, along with Security and Anti-Corruption, are under him.