PCB Appoints Sumair Ahmad to Lead Champions Trophy as Tournament Director
- Pakistan Cricket Board Appoints Sumair Ahmad Syed as Tournament Director for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi praised Sumair’s organizational skills and administrative expertise.
- Sumair expressed excitement and honor in taking on the responsibility.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Sumair Ahmad Syed, the Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the Tournament Director for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be held in Pakistan.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his confidence in Sumair’s abilities, praising his organizational skills and administrative expertise. He noted that Sumair’s deep passion for cricket would help deliver a memorable event for players, officials, and fans.
Naqvi highlighted the significance of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, emphasizing its role in showcasing Pakistan’s capability to host world-class sporting events, and its importance as the largest sporting occasion in Pakistan’s recent history. With Sumair at the helm, Naqvi assured the global cricket community that the tournament would uphold the highest standards of excellence.
In his statement, Sumair Ahmad Syed expressed his excitement and honor in taking on this significant responsibility. He acknowledged the importance of the event for both the PCB and cricket fans worldwide. He also mentioned that preparations were already underway, with stadium upgrades nearing completion, and crucial discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in progress.
Sumair emphasized that the experienced PCB events team, which has successfully organized multiple editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League, would play a key role in ensuring the success of the tournament. He committed to working closely with the ICC to surpass the benchmarks set by previous ICC Champions Trophy tournaments.
