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PCB likely to undergo changes under new chairman Zaka Ashraf

PCB likely to undergo changes under new chairman Zaka AshrafKarachi, Oct 31 : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s new chairman Zaka Ashraf is likely to fire some senior officials and also make some placement changes, it has been claimed.

“There is a big chance that he will have a new chief operating officer while existing CCO Subhan Ahmad will be entrusted the task of heading the international wing of the board as the new chairman is keen to start lobbying to bring back international cricket to Pakistan,” the Daily Times quoted a source, as saying.

The source also claims that Ashraf wants the board’s international wing to function effectively and is expected to give this responsibility to Subhan due to his experience in dealing with the International Cricket Council
(ICC) and other boards.

“Former Test players Salim Altaf and Majid Khan are in the run to be given the job of COO, although former Test captain Zaheer Abbas is making serious efforts to get the coveted post,” another source said. (ANI)


Coaching in China big challenge for Eriksson

Sven-Goran-ErikssonGuangzhou, June 18 : It certainly recalled the memory of Sven-Goran Eriksson from the 'good old days' in Italy and England, when he was surrounded by journalists and fans.  Read more »

Schalke signs midfielder Clemens

Schalke signs midfielder ClemensBerlin, June 18 - Germany Under-21 international Christian Clemens has joined Schalke till 2017.

The 21-year-old former Cologne midfielder put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal following medical check-up, reports Xinhua.  Read more »

Chanderpaul out of CPL, Pomersbach in

Shivnarine-Chanderpaul_Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 : West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been forced to withdraw from the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) because of his contractual obligations with English county team Derbyshire.  Read more »

Champions Trophy: Srinath match referee for first semifinal

Javagal-SrinathLondon, June 18 : Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was Tuesday appointed the match referee for the first Champions Trophy semifinal between England and South Africa at the Oval on Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »