Former test cricketer Abdul Qadir to run for PCB chairman

  • October 30, 2013, 6:34 pm
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KARACHI Oct 30 (Online): Former test cricketer Abdul Qadir has decided to contest in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman elections, .

While talking to the media, he stated that competent cricketers such as himself should come forward and contest in the elections.

“The candidate should have the ability to take decisions,” he remarked.

He added, “I will fight for Pakistan’s rights if elected as the chairman.”

“The public wants these elections to take place,” he further stated.

Earlier, former chief selector and coach Mohsin Hasan Khan was likely to contest in the PCB chairman elections.

Mohsin Khan had said on October 22 that he had not given it a final thought but was certainly considering running as candidate for chairman.

“If people think that I am capable enough to run cricket affairs then I might give it a thought,” he had stated.

Mohsin, who has played 48 Tests and 75 ODIs from 1977 to 1986 mainly as an opening batsman, had said he had coached the national cricket team and achieved many successful stints under his leadership.

“I believe a cricketer can handle the board matters well if elected,” he had added.

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