Ali Zia has stepped down from his position as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Senior General Manager - Academies with immediate effect.

Ali Zia joined the PCB in May 2004 and stepped down rendering 12 years service in the board.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will soon start the recruitment process to fill the position, a PCB spokesman, said. Ali Zia played role for grooming young players at the PCB.