Waqar Younis’s Appointment as PCB Chairman’s Advisor Challenged
The petition argues that the appointment of Waqar Younis as an advisor is illegal
Lahore: The appointment of Waqar Younis as an advisor to the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has been challenged in the Lahore High Court. The petition was filed by citizen Mashkoor Hussain through Nadim Sarwar, with the federal government, PCB, and Waqar Younis named as respondents.
The petition contends that while the PCB appointed Waqar Younis as an advisor last month, the board subsequently issued an advertisement this month to solicit applications for the same position. This unusual procedural step has raised several questions about the PCB’s administrative practices.
Key Points from the Petition:
The petition alleges that the process followed by PCB under Mohsin Naqvi’s leadership in securing Waqar Younis’s services is questionable and deviates from standard practices.
The petitioner points out that PCB previously appointed Gary Kirsten as a white-ball coach and Jason Gillespie as a red-ball coach without similar procedural anomalies.
The petition argues that the appointment of Waqar Younis as an advisor is illegal due to the lack of a prior advertisement in the newspaper, as required by law.
On August 5, the PCB Chairman announced the Domestic Champions Cup and disclosed Waqar Younis’s appointment as an advisor.
The petitioner has requested that the Lahore High Court declare Waqar Younis’s appointment as advisor to the Chairman of the PCB null and void.
This challenge brings to light concerns regarding the adherence to proper procedures for high-profile appointments within the PCB. The Lahore High Court’s review of this case will determine whether the appointment process met legal and procedural standards.
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This legal challenge underscores the importance of transparency and adherence to established procedures in sports administration and governance.
