ISLAMABAD : Pakistan’s top banker Ali Reza reportedly emerged as a possible
candidate to take over as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman
following speculations that Ijaz Butt might not get a contract
extension.“Yes there is some substance to these rumours, but nothing is decided
as yet and the President has yet to take a decision on this issue. But
Ali Reza’s name is being considered for the top cricket post,” a source
told the Nation.“Everything will be clear by next week
because by that time it will be known who will represent Pakistan at the
International Cricket Council (ICC) Executive Board meeting on October 8
and 9th,” the source added.Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, patron of the PCB, had appointed Butt as the chairman in October 2008.He
has been involved in several controversies during his tenure, presiding
over Pakistan during a time when security concerns including a shooting
incident involving the Sri Lankan tour bus—stripped the country of
several international fixtures.
