PCB Chairman briefs Pakistan World Cup manager

Mr Shaharyar Khan, manager-designate of the Pakistan cricket team for the 2003 ICC World Cup, Monday called on the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Lt Gen Tauqir Zia at the Gaddafi Stadium. The meeting lasted nearly three-and-a-half hours.

Mr Shaharyar was briefed in detail about the players contract and the Code of Conduct for the tournament.

The Chairman of the PCB, Lt Gen Tauqir Zia, briefed the former diplomat on the complete scenario of the team and the players in the last couple of years.

Mr Shaharyar assured the PCB Chairman that he would try his best to live up to expectations. He informed the PCB Chairman that he knew 10 of the 15 players from the 1999 tour when he was the manager of the team that toured India. He said he was confident that he would reunite the players and will succeed in motivating them for the mega event.

Lt Gen Tauqir Zia and Mr Shaharyar Khan also exchanged notes on the officials accompanying the team for the World Cup. "The list of officials was prepared keeping in mind the December 31, 2002 deadline set by the International Cricket Council. But at no stage was it said that nine officials would accompany the team. The number of officials was discussed with the manager and he has given his mind. After the tour budget of the officials is done, the PCB will inform the sponsors who will take care of their (officials) lodging and boarding," the PCB Chairman said.

He added: "The job description of the officials has also been done in consultation with the manager so that there is no trespassing by anyone. The manager will have complete powers and my support. He is empowered to take any decision, according to the situation, on my behalf."

It was also decided in the meeting that no wives will be allowed to accompany the team.

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