KARACHI: The choice to ship the Pakistan crew for the ODI World Cup in India subsequent yr will likely be taken on the executive stage, the brand new Pakistan Cricket board chairman Najam Sethi has mentioned.
Speaking on the subject of the danger made through his predecessor, Ramiz Raja, that Pakistan would believe pulling out of the mega tournament if India did not come to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, Sethi mentioned on Monday that, “if the government says don’ don’t go to India, we will not go”.
“Where Pakistan and India’s cricket relations are concerned, let’s be clear. (The) decisions on whether to play or not play tour or not tour are always taken at the government level,” Sethi advised a press convention in Karachi.
“These are decisions only taken at the government level; the PCB can only seek clarity.”
Sethi added that he can be in contact with the Asian Cricket Council at the factor of the Asia Cup, which Pakistan is scheduled to host subsequent yr.
“I will see what the situation is and then move forward. Any decision we take, we have to make sure we are not isolated.”
Sethi additionally mentioned he or the PCB had no objection if Raja determined to go back to the statement field.
“I have a lot of respect for Ramiz and we would never oppose him returning to the commentary box.”
Sethi additionally rubbished the accounts of his expenditure post through the former PCB control on its site, announcing that they had been wrong.
“When I go back to Lahore, the first thing I am going to do is (to) bring the factual position before the public. The figures given about me pertaining to expenses are not right at all,” mentioned Sethi.
Sethi additionally defended the verdict of the current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take away Raja as PCB chairman.
“I was chairman in 2018. When Imran Khan’s government was formed, I resigned although some people in (the) corridors of power told me no one would remove me. I have always believed that (the) prime minister has the right to choose his candidate to run cricket affairs, so I resigned.”
Sethi additionally mentioned that he used to be in contact with Pakistan’s former head trainer, Mickey Arthur as he sought after him again.
“Mickey is currently contracted with Derbyshire and I have spoken to him. The situation will become clear in the next 8-10 days and we have sought his advice on the new coaching setup for the team.
“When he (Arthur) used to be with the crew, he did numerous excellent paintings and he used to be liable for pushing Babar Azam ahead. He additionally maintained numerous self-discipline and health within the crew. I consider he’ll be excellent for the crew once more if he’s to be had.”
Speaking on the subject of the danger made through his predecessor, Ramiz Raja, that Pakistan would believe pulling out of the mega tournament if India did not come to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, Sethi mentioned on Monday that, “if the government says don’ don’t go to India, we will not go”.
“Where Pakistan and India’s cricket relations are concerned, let’s be clear. (The) decisions on whether to play or not play tour or not tour are always taken at the government level,” Sethi advised a press convention in Karachi.
“These are decisions only taken at the government level; the PCB can only seek clarity.”
Sethi added that he can be in contact with the Asian Cricket Council at the factor of the Asia Cup, which Pakistan is scheduled to host subsequent yr.
“I will see what the situation is and then move forward. Any decision we take, we have to make sure we are not isolated.”
Sethi additionally mentioned he or the PCB had no objection if Raja determined to go back to the statement field.
“I have a lot of respect for Ramiz and we would never oppose him returning to the commentary box.”
Sethi additionally rubbished the accounts of his expenditure post through the former PCB control on its site, announcing that they had been wrong.
“When I go back to Lahore, the first thing I am going to do is (to) bring the factual position before the public. The figures given about me pertaining to expenses are not right at all,” mentioned Sethi.
Sethi additionally defended the verdict of the current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take away Raja as PCB chairman.
“I was chairman in 2018. When Imran Khan’s government was formed, I resigned although some people in (the) corridors of power told me no one would remove me. I have always believed that (the) prime minister has the right to choose his candidate to run cricket affairs, so I resigned.”
Sethi additionally mentioned that he used to be in contact with Pakistan’s former head trainer, Mickey Arthur as he sought after him again.
“Mickey is currently contracted with Derbyshire and I have spoken to him. The situation will become clear in the next 8-10 days and we have sought his advice on the new coaching setup for the team.
“When he (Arthur) used to be with the crew, he did numerous excellent paintings and he used to be liable for pushing Babar Azam ahead. He additionally maintained numerous self-discipline and health within the crew. I consider he’ll be excellent for the crew once more if he’s to be had.”