BoG approves appointment of Sumair Ahmad as PCB COO

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is excited to announce the appointment of Sumair Ahmad Syed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the approval of the Board of Governors in its 75th meeting, chaired by Mohsin Naqvi at the National Cricket Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Sumair Ahmad, a highly experienced civil servant with a rich background in administration, most recently held the position of Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office. He takes over the role of COO from Salman Naseer, who has been appointed as Advisor to the PCB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) department. Salman, who began his tenure as the COO, had previously indicated that he would not seek a contract renewal after completing his five-year term in February 2025.PCB Announces Revised Schedule for Pakistan-England Test Series

Welcoming Sumair Ahmad to the PCB family and expressing gratitude for Salman Naseer’s contributions, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated:

“Sumair is an exceptional professional with proven expertise in administration and a deep understanding of the industry. We are thrilled to have him on board and are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to strengthen our administrative framework and make significant progress toward our goal of becoming a high-performing, world-class organization.

“Salman has been an exemplary leader at the PCB, contributing immensely during his tenure as COO. His experience and insight have been invaluable to the Board. Given our plans to establish PSL as an independent entity and expand the league with two additional teams by 2026, we are pleased to appoint him as the CEO of PSL. He will also continue to serve as Advisor to the PCB Chairman, ensuring his expertise helps steer our strategic initiatives.”

On his appointment, Sumair Ahmad remarked:

“As someone who has always been passionate about Pakistan cricket, it is a great privilege for me to join this remarkable organization as COO during such exciting and pivotal times. I sincerely thank the PCB Chairman and the Board of Governors for their trust and support. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to make a meaningful contribution to the PCB.

“This organization has immense potential, and cricket is a unifying force for the people of Pakistan.

“During my time as COO, I am dedicated to helping bring the Chairman’s vision for Pakistan cricket to life. This vision includes achieving success with our national teams, improving infrastructure, creating opportunities for emerging cricketers, and ensuring strong governance. I am eager to contribute to this journey and help make a lasting impact on the sport we all hold dear.”