LAHORE (Web Desk) – Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has announced that he is stepping aside from assuming the role of ICC presidency, suggesting PCB to appoint a former cricketer for the position.
Sethi, who is currently heading the governing board and a three-member executive committee of PCB, said that it is in the best interest of the game for PCB to nominate a former cricketer for the position of presidency in International Cricket Council (ICC).
“I have decided to step aside from ICC Presidency. I request PCB to nominate a great ex Test Cricketer for this position in spirit of game,” Sethi said on his Twitter account.
I have decided to step aside from ICC Presidency. I request PCB to nominate a great ex Test Cricketer for this position in spirit of game.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) June 1, 2015
He further said that the revival of international cricket in Pakistan is a great joy for the nation and it is the best time to honour any legendary cricketer by nominating him as the next president of ICC.
After the success of #CricketComesHome and in the spirit of revival, it is time to honour a cricketing GREAT from Pak as next ICC Prez.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) June 1, 2015
Sethi was supposed to assume the role of ICC presidency from July 1.
