Former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi likely to replace Raja as PCB chief

LAHORE: There may be a change of guard in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the latest developments suggest that Ramiz Raja might be replaced as the board's chairman, media reports said. Geo News reported citing sources on Saturday that former chairman of PCB, Najam Sethi, is a strong candidate for the post. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also hinted at replacing Raja with Sethi, they said.

Reportedly, Sharif had a luncheon with Sethi in Lahore. "PCB's constitution of 2014 should be restored. After its restoration, departmental sports will be revived," said sources, quoting the premier.

The sources said that the secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has forwarded the summary regarding the changing of the chairman to the Prime Minister's House, Geo News reported. IANS

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