Butt to return home after ICC meeting
October 15, 2010 by Trend PK
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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt is scheduled to return from Dubai where he represented Pakistan at ICC Board meeting.
He is expected to release an important statement in wake of the 30-day deadline given by ICC to Pakistan regarding removal of corruption in domestic cricket.
In addition, former skipper Younis Khan is likely to meet the PCB chief. SAMAA
Sports body demands Ijaz Butts resignation by tomorrow
Chairman Standing Committee for Sports Iqbal Muhammad Ali called upon Ijaz Butt, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, to resign for having a controversial stint with the Board, Dunya News reported on Monday.
The Committee chairman also warned to resign en bloc in its Tuesdays (tomorrow) session, in case Butt show adamancy in leaving the lucrative post.
Iqbal maintained that Butt through his mismanagement pushed cricket to the verge of total destruction.
Iqbal added that many letters have been written to President Zardari in this regard. He said Ijaz Butt issued irresponsible statements during spot-fixing scam of the cricket team in England.
Committee members one on decision: PML-N
Leader PML-N and member of Standing Committee for Sports Naseer Bhutta, while talking to Dunya News, said that the committee is one on the decision. We stick to our stance and the matter would certainly be resolved in tomorrows meeting, he said.
PPP backs Committee decision
Member of Standing Committee for Sports and PPP Pir Muhammad Aslam Bodla said that as a human being Ijaz Butt is a good person, however he reiterated sports committees demand for his resignation.
President Zardari should replace Butt: Abdul Qadir
Former selector Abdul Qadir said that there are many people suitable for the position of chairman PCB other then Ijaz Butt.
He called upon the President to look into the matter and resolve the issue at the earliest. He notified Pir Aftab Jilani as the most suitable person for the post.
ICC to convene hearing into spot-fixing in 40 days
Former test skipper Salman Butt, fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, the three Pakistan players at the centre of spot-fixing allegations, called on Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt and lodged formal appeals against their suspensions by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the spot-fixing scandal.
The ICC charged three of Pakistan’s stars with anti-corruption offences and provisionally suspended them on September 3, 2010.
PCBs legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi while talking to Dunya News informed that the ICC will convene a preliminary hearing into the allegations of spot-fixing surrounding three Pakistan players in 40 days’ time. ICC can impose a ban lasting six months to life time as punishment to the players.
It is pertinent to mention here that Australian tabloid The Daily Telegraph claimed that the Aamir is considering co-operating with police and ICC investigations into the spot fixing and match-fixing that have rocked world cricket.
Amir will help authorities on the Pakistani teammates and dodgy betting identities that corrupted him to spot fixing.
Lorgat Unveils T20 World Cup Trophy In Karachi
Chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC)Haroon Lorgat unveiled the World Twenty20 trophy in Karachi today.
Cricket’s world governing body pledged support for Pakistan and expressed hope that the country will play as much international cricket as possible, even at neutral venues.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt and Twenty20 Captain Shahid Afridi also attended the event. Around five teams are participating in the event.
‘It’s a great pleasure to be heading back to Pakistan. We are always assured of a warm welcome there. Pakistan has plenty of international cricket coming up in all three formats of the game over the next few months,’ said Lorgat.
The former South African player expressed hope that Pakistan can live up to their reputation in the World Twenty20, due to start in the West Indies from April 30. Pakistan, led by Afridi, will fly out to the Caribbean on April 24. They are placed in Group A along with Australia and Bangladesh.
Pakistan Cricket Board chief operating officer Wasim Bari praised the ICC for having Lorgat come to the country.
‘Although it’s a small step, it’s encouraging for us that ICC is hosting a function in Pakistan and show it’s commitment towards us,’ Bari said.
Lorgat Unveils T20 World Cup Trophy In Karachi was first posted on April 15, 2010 at 4:28 pm.
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Pak cricket issues beyond ICC reach: Lorgat
KARACHI: Cricket”s world governing body pledged support for Pakistan and expressed hope that the country will play as much international cricket as possible, even at neutral venues.
Haroon Lorgat, chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) said this while unveiling the World Twenty20 trophy in Karachi with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt and Twenty20 Captain Shahid Afridi.
He said ICC couldn’t resolve the problems Pakistan cricket is passing through.
“Pakistan has plenty of international cricket coming up in all three formats of the game over the next few months,” said Lorgat.
“That is hugely important considering it is not possible for the national team to play on home soil at present.
“The international cricket that is planned shows that Pakistan has not been isolated by the unfortunate circumstances at home. It is vital that the team continues to play regularly, even if that is at a neutral venue,” said Lorgat.
The former South African player expressed hope that Pakistan can live up to their reputation in the World Twenty20, due to start in the West Indies from April 30.
“Pakistan is the defending ICC World Twenty20 champion, so I have no doubt Shahid Afridi and his team will be working hard to retain the title they deservedly won in England last year,” said Lorgat.
Pakistan, led by Afridi, will fly out to the Caribbean on April 24.
Shaid Afridi may face a ban for five years
The Senate Standing Committee (SSC) has recommended to impose a ban of five years on Shaid Afridi for ball tempering.
The Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Ijaz Butt has informed Standing Committee for Sports that action would be taken against Shaid Afridi taken into account the recommendations made in the inquiry report of the Australian Series.
Former star batsman, Javed Miandad has said that he has not accused Ijaz Butt instead he just replied to allegations which were imposed on him. A four member regional committee has also been constituted to review the matters of PCB.
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PCB Allows Players to Play IPL
Lahore, Pakistan News: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt says that Pakistan Government has allowed players to play Indian Premier Leagu.
Talking to media in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Butt said that players wanted to play Indian Premier League while board also wished them to play maximum cricket. He told that Indian Government has also allowed IPL franchise to include Pakistani players in IPL. Butt maintained that NOC would be issued to the players for IPL.
PCB Allows Players to Play IPL was first posted on November 21, 2009 at 9:00 pm.
