Asian member countries hold the key

By Rizwan Ehsan Ali

ISLAMABAD, DEC. 23. Asian member countries hold the key to Pakistan's success when Yawar Saeed contests for the post of ICC's Chief Executive next year. Lobbying for Yawar's election will begin in February when all the members of International Cricket Council's Executive Board meet in Melbourne.

``I think this time we (Asia) have a good chance to win the post,'' feels Lt. Gen. Tauqir Zia, chairman Pakistan Cricket Board and the man behind Yawar's campaign.

Yawar was Director Operations PCB until mid November before he was relieved of his post to concentrate on the ICC post. The post will fall vacant in September when David Richards retires.

However, Yawar, who has also been associated with the national team as manager on away tours of England and Australia, is still the member of PCB Advisory Council.

Yawar believes his success depends on the Asian countries. ``I think my success depends on a concensus being formed among Asian countries as to who they will support for the CEO post.''

Yawar has the full backing of his board's chief, who as chairman of Asian Cricket Council, may win votes of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

``With the support of Asian member countries I think we have a realisitic chance of getting the prestigious job,'' Yawar said.

An English firm - Russell Reynolds Associates - has been appointed by the ICC to look for suitable candidates for the CEO post. New Zealander Sir John Anderson heads the ICC's Organisation and Governance Review Committee, responsible for the appointment of Richards's successor. The committee comprises all the representatives of member countries.

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