PM Imran commends Ehsan Mani for his services to promote cricket
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday praised outgoing PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani for his contribution to the game of cricket in Pakistan during his three-year tenure, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, “Want to thank Ehsan Mani for his contribution to cricket in Pak during his 3 yr tenure as Chairman PCB. I especially appreciate his setting up, for the first time, a regional domestic cricket structure in Pak & his role in bringing back international cricket teams to Pakistan.”
Want to thank Ehsan Mani for his contribution to cricket in Pak during his 3 yr tenure as Chairman PCB. I especially appreciate his setting up, for the first time, a regional domestic cricket structure in Pak & his role in bringing back international cricket teams to Pakistan.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 28, 2021
Imran Khan also appreciated the Punjab government for its sports-based efforts.
Pleased to review efforts of Punjab for revival of school cricket, esp role of Cent Punjab Cricket Assoc. 870 schools & 231 college grounds, 355 sports facilities developed across Punjab. I urge all provinces to focus on reviving sports & providing sports facilities for our youth
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 28, 2021
Ehsan Mani had refused to accept the offer for a short-term extension at the end of his term, which ended on Wednesday, and as such has brought his three-year tenure to a close.
On Friday, a government notification was sent out confirming Raja's nomination for a three-year term. Asad Ali Khan, who had already served a three-year tenure on the board, has also been nominated, for a second term.
Ramiz Raja met twice with prime minister and PMO office informed Ramiz Raja that he is being nominated to the PCB's board of governors, a move that is eventually likely to see him becoming the next chairman of the organisation.
The eventual appointment, however, will formally be decided in PCB Board meeting on September 13.