External News Item from Dawn: Leading ICC members may oppose Mustafa Kamal’s nomination

[Zunaid]

This is an item which "Dawn has learnt reliably". Which means this might just be a rumor wrapped inside a news article to get some free press. I haven't seen any other news source picking it up and there is nothing on Cricinfo as of yet.

So, before y'all get your panties up in a wad, keep the above in mind and take this article with a pinch of salt.

http://www.dawn.com/2012/01/25/leadi...omination.html

Leading ICC members may oppose Mustafa Kamal’s nomination

Mohammad Yaqoob | Sports | From the NewspaperYesterday

Zaka expressed his surprise on why any member country would go against Mustafa.—Online

LAHORE: Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards’ joint nomination of Mustafa Kamal as the next president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2014 is not likely to be approved by various member countries of the game’s governing body when they meet in Dubai on January 31, Dawn has learnt reliably.

“Influential members of the ICC such as England, Australia, New Zealand, coupled with leading Asian countries like India and Sri Lanka have joined hands in the campaign to reject the nomination of Mustafa Kamal as candidate for the ICC president’s post for a two-year term, starting from 2014,” a highly-placed source told Dawn on condition of anonymity.

“India and Sri Lanka’s shocking support to the non-Asian countries against Mustafa’s nomination is most likely to tilt the balance against the PCB and the Bangladesh Cricket Board on this issue,” the source said.
It may be mentioned here that both PCB and the BCB were to nominate a unanimous person as the next president of the ICC for the 2014-2016 term.

Though the PCB was willing to appoint its own candidate for this post earlier, it decided to support Bangladesh candidate Mustafa Kamal in return of the tour of Bangladesh cricket team to Pakistan which could be instrumental in reviving international cricket in Pakistan.

The source further said that the member countries would most likely ask the PCB and the BCB to nominate another name for the coveted post.

The source further said the opposition from Australia, New Zealand and England to Mustafa could be a tit-for-tat gesture to the Asian bloc’s resistance against the appointment of former Australian prime minister John Howard for the same post in the past.

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf, when contacted to comment on the situation, said he was unaware about any such move against Mustafa’s nomination. However, he said if any such move is made in Dubai, the PCB will stand by its decision to support the BCB candidate unless Mustafa himself decides against contesting for the ICC post.

Zaka expressed his surprise on why any member country would go against Mustafa since he was also the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for sometime.
“I am not in a position to offer any final comment on this but it is clear that the PCB will stand by Mustafa Kamal,” Zaka said.

[Dilscoop]

Usually people want rumors to be just rumors.

psych!

[Zunaid]

Originally Posted by Dilscoop
Usually people want rumors to be just rumors.

psych!

Haha. But then we get him back in Banladesh. Not cool.

[Rabz]

Lolz.
They are doing their best to pressurize Loitta to ensure the tour.
They could just beg us and ask for our mercy. That would be easier.

Originally Posted by THE DHAWNG
Though the PCB was willing to appoint its own candidate for this post earlier, it decided to support Bangladesh candidate Mustafa Kamal in return of the tour of Bangladesh cricket team to Pakistan which could be instrumental in reviving international cricket in Pakistan.

Thats how you write propaganda.
Lesson 101.

[firstlane]

I just hope this rumor becomes true. This guy will make bad name for Bangladesh in international arena.

[Zunaid]

Originally Posted by Rabz
Lolz.
They are doing their best to pressurize Loitta to ensure the tour.
They could just beg us and ask for our mercy. That would be easier.




Thats how you write propaganda.
Lesson 101.

Good catch. PCB is ratcheting up the pressure on BCB?

[Dilscoop]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Haha. But then we get him back in Banladesh. Not cool.

For the greater good.

ICC Kamal: Bangladesh team will be in danger in Pakistan, and the cricket world will go down the drain.
BCB Kamal: Bangladesh stays mediocre, but at least our team will be safe.

What does the ICC president do (suppose to do) any ways?

[Rabz]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Good catch. PCB is ratcheting up the pressure on BCB?

In some other term, its called begging.

If I was BCB, I'd have cashed in.
Oh well, if I am BCB, I'm not known for my backbone.

[Rifat H]

Pakistanis are doing everything to make us tour to their country. They are making Lotus under pressure with this types of news. I dont believe India will oppose with loitta's nomination and so is Srilanka. If we suspend Pakistan tour they will be the first country to oppose Kamal's nomination. I want lotus to be the ICC president and then most likely Saber Hossain will be BCB president which will be very good for our cricket

[max410]

well john howard doesnt know anything abotu cricket himself lotus kamal is also not a cricketer but he has good ideas about bussiness negotiations he is currently president of ACC .BD is not improving their cricket infrastructure themselves so what can it do.

[Naimul_Hd]

Its a lose-lose situation for us.

If Lotus becomes ICC president, he will put us to shame by his comical acts.
If Lotus does not, he will be on self destruction mode.

[Isnaad]

Originally Posted by Naimul_Hd
Its a lose-lose situation for us.

If Lotus becomes ICC president, he will put us to shame by his comical acts.
If Lotus does not, he will be on self destruction mode.

Yes. I agree.

Besides, I am curious; what happens if the govt. changes after 2014?

[Naimul_Hd]

Originally Posted by Isnaad
Yes. I agree.

Besides, I am curious; what happens if the govt. changes after 2014?

Don't worry, these businessmen have two sides covered.

[lamisa]

^^ but lotus toh awami league kore

[Naimul_Hd]

Originally Posted by lamisa
^^ but lotus toh awami league kore

businessmen der 'League' ar 'dol', Lol !

[Rabz]

Loitta is way to connected to be bothered by the change of govt.
Its all the same for them.
In case of unforeseen trouble, he can always buy his way out.

[wiseshah]

I support him now for icc presidency. He will bring more matches for us

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[tiger_bright]

only tour if maximum, presidential security is given. else better stay home.

[shuziburo]

Originally Posted by Isnaad
Yes. I agree.

Besides, I am curious; what happens if the govt. changes after 2014?

He will be out until the following election...

[BANFAN]

Originally Posted by lamisa
^^ but lotus toh awami league kore

Na re bhai... Ora basically shorkari dol kore .... Shorkar Jodi bodli hoy Oder ki dosh???

[lamisa]

^^ lol, ebar bujhlam!

[Khaaan!!!!]

Originally Posted by rifat @cri
Pakistanis are doing everything to make us tour to their country. They are making Lotus under pressure with this types of news. I dont believe India will oppose with loitta's nomination and so is Srilanka. If we suspend Pakistan tour they will be the first country to oppose Kamal's nomination. I want lotus to be the ICC president and then most likely Saber Hossain will be BCB president which will be very good for our cricket

you can't nominate Kamal if Pakistan opposes him