Khaleej Times

PSL spearhead Ahmad joins Emirates Cricket Board

- KT Report

dubai — The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Thurday confirmed that Subhan Ahmad has been appointed as the Advisor to Emirates Cricket Board.

With an illustriou­s cricketing pedigree, Ahmad brings over 25-years’ experience with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) where he recently held the role of Chief Operating Officer.

He has been integral to the growth of cricket in Pakistan – from semi-profession­al level to profession­al status. During his tenure, he was instrument­al in the developmen­t of Pakistan’s domestic game. He was also responsibl­e for building and managing internatio­nal relationsh­ips.

Ahmad also spearheade­d the highly-popular Pakistan Super League, Twenty20 Tournament. Ahmad has also been actively involved

As a world-class sports administra­tor, Subhan is a very welcome addition to Emirates Cricket’s senior management team Khalid Al Zarooni

Vice Chairman, ECB

with various Asian Cricket Council and ICC committees.

Ahmad will assist the ECB in strengthen­ing existing relationsh­ips and establishi­ng new ones including those with Corporate, Associate and Full Member Unions as well as the Internatio­nal Cricket Council (ICC). He will work with the UAE Cricket team and coaches to implement programmes and oversee strategic plans to develop and enhance UAE’s domestic cricket.

Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman Emirates Cricket Board, said, “As a world-class sports administra­tor and cricket-specialist, Subhan is a very welcome addition to Emirates Cricket’s senior management team. His exposure to and involvemen­t in one of the world’s most demanding cricketing nations, across varied domestic and internatio­nal facets, will prove invaluable as we look forward to an exciting future for UAE cricket.”

Subhan Ahmad said; “I am delighted to join ECB in support of its mandate to further enhance cricket in the UAE. The challenges and opportunit­ies are truly exciting and I very much look forward to working with ECB, the UAE Cricket team as well as its coaches on various initiative­s and projects.”

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