Requests PCB’s BoG to nominate iconic ex-Test cricketer in his place
LAHORE–June 1, 2015: Najam Sethi has withdrawn his nomination to ICC Presidency, with immediate effect, at the same time “requesting the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board to nominate a great Pakistani ex-Test cricketer” in his place.
In a letter to ICC President N. Srinivasin dispatched this morning, Najam Sethi wrote: “Since the ICC announcement that from next year the post of ICC President will be open only to iconic Test cricketers nominated by member Boards, I have increasingly felt that it is only fitting that this rule should be implemented straightaway so that one of Pakistan's great iconic cricketers should be so honoured.”
Following is the complete text of Najam Sethi’s letter to Chairman ICC, Mr N Srinivasin:
“I am writing to thank you and the other members of the ICC for nominating me as ICC President for 2015-16. It is a great honour that I shall always cherish.
“However, since the ICC announcement that from next year the post of ICC President will be open only to iconic test cricketers nominated by member Boards, I have increasingly felt that it is only fitting that this rule should be implemented straightaway so that one of Pakistan's great iconic cricketers should be so honoured.
“Under the circumstances, I am withdrawing my nomination to ICC Presidency with immediate effect and requesting the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board to nominate a great Pakistani ex-Test cricketer in my place.
“I apologise for this belated decision and any inconvenience caused to the ICC. But I am sure all ICC members will appreciate the spirit in which I have taken this decision.
“Once again, let me thank you and all ICC members profusely for the trust and confidence that they reposed in me when electing me earlier this year as ICC president for 2015-16.”
