Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi appointed new President of Asian Cricket Council
Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council
- NEW DELHI — Mohsin
Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has been appointed as
the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Naqvi was elected as the
new ACC President in an online meeting on Thursday and will immediately take
charge.
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- “I am deeply honoured to assume the presidency of the Asian
Cricket Council. Asia remains the heartbeat of world cricket, and I am
committed to working with all member boards to accelerate the game’s growth and
global influence.”
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- “Together, we will unlock new opportunities, foster greater
collaboration, and take Asian cricket to unprecedented heights. I also extend
my sincere thanks to the outgoing ACC President for his leadership and
contributions to the ACC during his tenure,” said Naqvi in a statement.
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- Naqvi, who has been PCB Chairman since February 2024, will
serve as the ACC President for two years and succeeds Shammi Silva, the Sri
Lanka Cricket (SLC) President. “It has been a privilege to serve as President
of the Asian Cricket Council. The steadfast commitment of our member boards
working together has been pivotal in elevating ACC’s stature across the
region.”
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- “I extend my gratitude to my predecessor, Mr. Jay Shah,
Chairman of the ICC, under whose leadership the ACC reached significant
milestones — including securing the highest-ever value for the ACC Asia Cup
commercial rights, introducing a new pathway events structure, and paving the
way for the continued development of cricket in Asia.”
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- “As I step down, I have full confidence that under Mr.
Naqvi’s capable leadership, the ACC will continue its remarkable journey and
thrive,” said Silva, who was recently re-elected as SLC President.
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- The ACC further said Naqvi, who’s also the Interior Minister
in the Pakistan government, brings a visionary approach focused on unity,
innovation, and strategic growth, reinforcing Asia’s position as the epicenter
of world cricket as the ACC President.
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- “Under his leadership, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) looks
forward to a dynamic and collaborative future, with an enhanced commitment to
development programs, youth engagement, and elevating the global prominence of
Asian cricket,” it added.
