Mohsin Naqvi elected unopposed PCB Chairman

LAHORE: Mohsin Naqvi, caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, has been elected unopposed as the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday.

He has been elected as chairman for three years.

The vacancy for the chairman’s post arose when former PCB head, Zaka Ashraf, resigned on Jan. 19, just before his latest three-month extension as interim chairman expired.

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi had emerged as a strong contender for the chairman’s position after being nominated as a member of the BoG by the PCB’s patron last week.

The election process was overseen by Election Commissioner Shah Khawar, with the special meeting to taking place at the esteemed National Cricket Academy, providing a fitting backdrop for this significant event in Pakistani cricket administration.

The Governing Board, comprising representatives from various regions and organizations, had played a pivotal role in the decision-making process, ensuring diverse and comprehensive representation.

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