PCB Launches Its Own Hall of Fame
The Pakistan Cricket Board will launch its own ‘Hall of Fame’ to recognize and celebrate the achievements of its fans of yesteryear.
As part of the initial launch, six members of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame – Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Abbas – will be inducted into the PCB ‘Hall of Fame.
There will be three more inductions each year starting in 2021 and candidates will be chosen by an independent panel and announced on October 16, the day the country made its test debut in 1952.
According to PCB guidelines, cricketers who have retired from international cricket for at least five years will be eligible to enter the PCB Hall of Fame.
“Since gaining Test status, Pakistan has produced world-renowned cricketers who have not only put Pakistan on the world map but have made their mark on world cricket,” said PCB chief Ehsan Peanut.
“… it is fitting that these six extraordinary artists are the founding members as they continue to inspire the next generation of superstars.”
The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the PCB Board of Governors on Saturday.
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