Sources in the PCB told TSE here Monday that as Ejaz Butt failed to manage cricket affairs in an able way, Patron In-Chief has now started to ponder upon different options for the top cricket job in the country.
It is important to mention here that unlike any other cricket playing country, President of Pakistan appoints cricket chief, which at times turns out to be a political decision
Pakistan cricket has fallen down to unmatched depths in the tenure of Ejaz Butt as the PCB lost support of its key friendly boards, which is clearly indicated by no international cricket in the country.
Moreover, personal grudges of Ejaz Butt have been keeping at bay a key batsman, Younus Khan, from the team, which has dented the performeance of the team in recent times as Pakistan lost Test and Twenty20International series while they are looking down the battle against England in the One Day International series.
Sources revealed that apart from Zaheer Abbas, names of Tauqir Zia, Majid Khan, Ehsan Mani, and Arif Ali Khan Abbasi are also being considered by President Asif Ali Zardari.
As mentioned above, the decision to appoint the PCB Chief becomes political at times as the country’s Defence Minister is considered as the main supporter of Ejaz Butt and who has been reportedly backing Butt despite his impotency to handle cricketing affairs.
Last week, Defence Minister, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar withdrew his support, at least verbally, which has dealt a major blow to the chances of Ejaz Butt securing another tenure as PCB Chairman.
