Sallu asks Imran’s govt to let current regime run PCB matters

Former Chief Selector of Pakistan team Salahuddin Ahmed Sallu has asked new government to let current management run Pakistan Cricket Board matters in order to maintain stability.

Speaking to the media, he hopped that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government will strengthen the institutions and will adopt a policy of continuity at the Pakistan Cricket Board, which has taken the game to new heights.

“I welcome the new PTI government and sincerely hope that Imran, being a former cricket captain and a world-renowned all-rounder, will support the current PCB set-up which has done wonders for the return of international cricket to the country and in uplifting the national team’s performance,” said Sallu.

He also lauded Imran’s victory speech in which he pledged to rise above all differences and animosities of the past and will look ahead towards consolidating the country’s institutions. He highlighted since taking over as chairman PCB, Sethi has been working tirelessly for the betterment of Pakistan cricket and the results are for everyone to see.

“It is for everyone to see how PSL has helped in unearthing brilliant talent for Pakistan team which include match-winners like Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Usman Shinwari, Hasan Ali, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat and many others. Besides, the league has taken off in a big way as a true global brand which Pakistanis can be proud of,” he said.

Sallu appealed to the new government not to derail many fine initiatives taken by the current PCB regime which could harm the progress of Pakistan cricket besides drawing the ire of the ICC.