Forming cricket committees seems to be a favorite pastime of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the board’s latest effort will only strengthen those claims.
In a move aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s domestic cricket landscape, the PCB is forming a high-level committee tasked with drafting a comprehensive reform plan for the country’s domestic structure.
The committee brings together some of the most influential voices in cricket administration and former players, signaling the board’s intent to make meaningful changes ahead of the upcoming season.
The five-member panel includes Bilal Afzal, Advisor to the PCB Chairman; Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed; former pacer and current Champions Events Director Wahab Riaz; national selector and ex-international fast bowler Aaqib Javed; and Khawaja Nadeem Ahmed, President of the Lahore Regional Cricket Association.
Their mandate is to deliver a set of actionable recommendations within five days.
Pakistan’s domestic cricket scene has long been criticized for inconsistency and has been in need of modernization for a while now. With Pakistan’s performances at the international level increasingly under scrutiny, the board appears to be moving toward a more structured and competitive domestic system that not only aligns better with global best practices but also maintains a supply of the next generation of players.
The PCB has indicated that the recommendations will be reviewed promptly, with the intention of implementing the approved changes before the start of the next domestic season. This proactive approach is seen as part of a broader effort by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s administration to professionalize cricket operations across the board, from grassroots infrastructure to elite competition.