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| PCB Chairman announced resignation ![]() ![]() Source says World Cup to blame Pakistan board chairman hands in resignation Nasim Ashraf has offered his resignation as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, sources close to him have told Cricinfo. The source said that he handed in the resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, who is also the Patron of the PCB, late on Monday. He added that the chairman had accepted his responsibility for the World Cup debacle. He had only been at the helm for five months, having taken over from Shaharyar Khan who resigned in October. The chairman, the source continued, cited building pressure on him after Pakistan's shock elimination from the tournament following a disastrous defeat to Ireland, a loss which has sparked outrage in the country. The loss resulted in Inzamam-ul-Haq's retirement from ODIs and resignation from the Test captaincy. The news adds yet another twist to what has become a ghastly few months for Pakistan and in particular a tragic few days, following the death of coach Bob Woolmer on Sunday. Cricinfo was unable to make contact with any PCB officials, although the source added any final decision will only be confirmed on Tuesday. Ashraf himself was uncontactable by phone. Cup ouster sparks mass clean-out Chairman, selectors offer resignations The fall-out from Pakistan's shock defeat to Ireland and resulting elimination from the World Cup has now taken full toll with the news that Nasim Ashraf, the PCB chairman, has handed in his resignation, followed swiftly by the national selection committee. Ashraf offered his resignation as chairman of the PCB first, a board spokesman confirmed to Cricinfo. "The chairman handed in his resignation on Monday evening, faxing it to the President of Pakistan (also Patron of the PCB)." He added that the chairman had "accepted his responsibility for the World Cup debacle. Public reaction has been so strong after that that he decided to take this action. He always wanted to really begin his work after the World Cup." Ashrad had only been at the helm for five months, having taken over from Shaharyar Khan who resigned in October. The chairman, the official continued, cited building pressure on him after Pakistan's shock elimination from the tournament following a disastrous defeat to Ireland, a loss which has sparked outrage in the country. Though the resignation has yet to be confirmed, it is thought to be but a formality now. Ashraf hiimself is away in interior Sindh and is presently uncontactable by phone. "The status quo remains for now as far as the PCB is concerned," added the official, when asked how the board was running without a chairman, a captain and a coach. "But changes will no doubt occur in the next few days and a new management will be brought in." Taking a lead from the chairman, the national selection committee too has tendered its resignation. The resignation was formally submitted by Wasim Bari, the chairman of selectors, on behalf of the entire committee. Bari reportedly stated that the committee's tenure was up to the World Cup and that it shared responsibility for Pakistan's dismal performance. With Inzamam-ul-Haq stepping down as captain and retiring from ODIs and the tragic death of coach Bob Woolmer, it means, within three days, Pakistan cricket's top heirarchy has been completely swept aside. Culls and purges don't come much cleaner and as Pakistan's World Cup campaign ends on March 21, yet another new era for Pakistan cricket will no doubt begin the same day. ![]()
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| Re: PCB Chairman announced resignation hmmm chairman ko tu aye abhi 5 months hi hoye thee iska kiya kasor hai bhala baki jitne b log hain unka clean sweep hona chahiye |
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