Pakistan Cricket News: Faisal Hasnain appointed new PCB CEO for three years

Former ICC Chief Finance Officer Faisal Hasnain has been named as the new Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) CEO for three years. Hasnain has experience working with ICC as CFO in two stints. Meanwhile, he was actively involved in the sale of governing bodies ' commercial rights for the 2007-2015 and 2016-2023 cycles.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Faisal Hasnain as its new CEO as the post was vacant after Wasim Khan resigned from the position in September. However, Wasim Khan resigned four months before his contract ended. This is the first major appointment by PCB chairman Ramiz Raja since he started his stint. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis had left their positions after Raja's appointment on the post. 

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Hasnain was with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) as managing director until 2018. His role with ZC was to solve their financial crisis by refinancing their debts. Faisal has also helped to get approval for financial support from the ICC. He also managed to secure hosting rights for the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers during his tenure at ZC. PCB chief Ramiz Raja said that Faisal will be a perfect fit for the position. Meanwhile, he also added that he has vast experience and knowledge.

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Ramiz Raja has delighted after the appointment of Faisal Hasnain as new PCB CEO

"I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Faisal Hasnain as the PCB's Chief Executive. I happily welcome him to Pakistan cricket family,"

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 utilize his vast experience and knowledge to help us achieve our commercial and financial objectives of making Pakistan cricket bigger and stronger."

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Faisal has also worked with ICC as CFO in two stints in the 2002-2008 and 2010-2017 cycles. He has been actively involved in improving ICC's financial health. Moreover, he has played an important part in sales of the ICC commercial rights cycles from 2007-2015 and 2016-2023. Reflecting on his appointment, Faisal said that he feels honored and privileged with the opportunity. 

"I feel honored and privileged to have been awarded this once in a lifetime opportunity to serve Pakistan cricket. I also thank the PCB Chairman and the Board of Governors for having the confidence in my capabilities,"

Faisal Hasnain said

Faisal Hasnain's contract is for the next three years as the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).