Khan promises passion and commitment
Kamran Khan puts forward his case as he stands for election as president of the USACA
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To run the USACA according to the constitution; to establish a mutually respectful and open relationship with the league presidents; the reinstatement of ICC status; design and develop national cricket championship for senior and junior teams; develop a constant stream of revenues for the domestic cricket development; to establish good relationship with corporate America; and one of the important goals is to establish and develop a solid national junior cricket program.
No.
It is not a hindrance. I've been involved with US cricket since 1972. I've played for the US national cricket team continuously for 22 years, including 10 years as its captain and co-captain. I was also a president of the USACA in 1999-2000. I've been coaching cricket at Haverford College on the part-time basis for the past 35 years. I've been well known in the US cricket circles for years.
Because of my involvement with US cricket over the years, I am well known in the cricket circles across the country. I've also spoken to the league presidents.
The message I've been receiving while talking to the regional administrators is that US cricket has suffered tremendously in the past few years because of many unwise decisions made by the present administration. And, USA Cricket is in need of change.
My passion for the betterment of the US cricket.
The present administration's lack of vision and planning, and unwise decision-making at the domestic and international levels.
If anyone still believes that Dainty is a man to lead the USACA, they probably have not been involved with US cricket for the past five years.
Yes, I believe I can unite different factions due to my understanding of the American cricket culture consisting of the players from the different countries and cultures, and 35 years of coaching students from all over the world. Besides, my philosophy of communication with people with honesty and respect has always helped me to collaborate well.
The procedure to select the players for the national team was not set up properly. In my view, in order to have a strong and representative cricket team, we have to have an independent selection committee comprising well-known cricketers.
I have an experience of working successfully with the ICC during my tenure as a president of USACA in 1999-2000. That is why I am positive that I will be able to regain the ICC's trust and build again a mutually respectful relationship.
As I mentioned above, my philosophy of communication is to deal with everyone openly and with integrity. This, I believe, will end the current mistrust the local administrators have for the USACA.
To regain the ICC status that will bring credibility to the USACA; by having a five-year development plan clearly stating the development and growth of cricket in the country will attract investors; approaching potential investors by a well-thought-out plan that will be mutually beneficial.
I believe I can lay a very solid foundation for cricket development in the country. Besides the points outlined above, I would establish a junior cricket academy, from which we would get a continuous stream of young cricketers; design and develop a national cricket championship; design and develop Under-19 and Under-15 national cricket championships. By implementing these programs, I believe, USA cricket will grow and be able to successfully compete at the international level.
Being a cricketer I have an understanding of the cricket culture in the USA, a clear vision, plan and developed philosophy for the betterment of US cricket.
Martin Williamson is executive editor of Cricinfo