PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf resigns

LAHORE: Zakauddin Ashraf tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday.

Ashraf stated that it was becoming difficult for him to work in the current circumstances.

He has reportedly sent his resignation to the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar. Ashraf has also stepped down as member of the board of governors.

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Zakauddin Ashraf had succeeded Najam Sethi as Management Committee’s Chairman when he joined the PCB on July 6, 2023.

The details of the specific reasons for his resignation are not yet known. However, the departure of a key figure in the PCB Management Committee could have implications for the administration and functioning of cricket affairs in Pakistan.

His resignation comes just a day after Mickey Arthur, Andrew Puttick and Grant Bradburn resigned from their positions at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). They had been assigned new roles in the NCA following a disastrous performance by the Pakistan men’s team in the 2023 World Cup.

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Mickey Arthur previously was the director of Pakistan men’s team. While Andrew Puttick served as batting coach, Bradburn served as the head coach.

Earlier today, Pakistan men’s team suffered a humiliating defeat against New Zealand fourth time in a row. New Zealand is leading the series with 4-0 margin.

Pakistan similarly displayed a disastrous performance when it toured Australia from December 2023 to January 2024.