Former ICC Chief Financial Officer Faisal Hasnain has been appointed PCB CEO for three years, replacing Wasim Khan, who resigned earlier this year. Wasim's tenure was set to end officially in February 2022, but he resigned after his powers were limited by new PCB chief Ramiz Raja.
The 62-year-old Hasnain will take over in January 2022, so he's used to administrative roles. Before becoming managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket, he served as CFO of the apex cricketing body ICC twice (2002-08 and 2010-17).
“I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Faisal Hasnain as the PCB’s Chief Executive and welcome him to Pakistan cricket family,” PCB chief Ramiz Raja said in a statement.
“Faisal is a familiar figure in world cricket and is highly regarded, respected and trusted for his excellence in corporate governance, financial management and commercial acumen. With the plans I have for the PCB, Faisal will be a perfect fit as he can utilise his vast experience and knowledge to help us achieve our commercial and financial objectives of making Pakistan cricket bigger and stronger.”
Hasnain, a UK-qualified Chartered Accountant, said he is looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“I feel honoured and privileged to have been awarded with this once in a lifetime opportunity to serve Pakistan cricket and thank the PCB Chairman and the Board of Governors for having the confidence in my capabilities,” he said.
“I am fully committed to playing my part in delivering the PCB Chairman’s vision for Pakistan cricket, fulfilling the expectations and dreams of millions of passionate Pakistan cricket fans and strengthening the relationships with our existing commercial partners, the ICC and other Cricket Boards and developing new partnerships as we move forward.
“These are highly exciting times in Pakistan cricket and I look forward to working very closely with my colleagues at the PCB so that we can collectively further enhance the image, reputation and profile of this great institution.”