Selection Committee to own win or defeat: Najam Sethi

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acting Chairman Najam Sethi has said that national squad for the West Indies tour would be announced within four to five days.

Speaking at his first press conference after formally taking charge of the PCB, Mr Sethi said that he would not intervene in the selection of cricket team as the boss of Pakistan Cricket Board.

He, however, said that the selection committee, captain, vice captain, manager and coach will have to take credit for a win and responsibility in case of defeat.

Replying to a query regarding ICC meeting, he said that Pakistan’s representation in the meeting was necessary and he would soon leave for London with Subhan Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the PCB. He said that Director Intekhab Alam was already present in London.

The PCB chief said that changes in the team management were imminent and a decision would be taken by Tuesday in this regard.

He said efforts would have to be made to explore means of earnings and cut expenses of the PCB. Najam Sethi added that the PCB budget for the next year was to be prepared before June 30.