Faisal Hasnain to replace Wasim Khan as PCB chief executive

Hasnain, 62, is set to take over next month on a three-year contract, having previously worked as chief financial officer for the ICC

Faisal Hasnain is the Pakistan Cricket Board's new chief executive, replacing Wasim Khan.

Khan resigned in September, four months ahead of the end of his contract, reportedly amid growing differences with Ramiz Raja, the governing body's recently elected chair.

Hasnain, 62, is set to take over next month on a three-year contract, having previously worked as managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket and, beforehand, as chief financial officer for the ICC across two lengthy stints.

"I feel honoured and privileged to have been awarded with this once in a lifetime opportunity to serve Pakistan cricket and thank the PCB chairman and the board of governors for having the confidence in my capabilities," he said.

"I am fully committed to playing my part in delivering the PCB chairman's vision for Pakistan cricket, fulfilling the expectations and dreams of millions of passionate Pakistan cricket fans and strengthening the relationships with our existing commercial partners, the ICC and other cricket boards and developing new partnerships as we move forward.

"These are highly exciting times in Pakistan cricket, and I look forward to working very closely with my colleagues at the PCB so that we can collectively further enhance the image, reputation and profile of this great institution."

^{Ramiz Raja has been a busy man through his first few months as chair (Alif Ali/AFP via Getty Images)}

Hasnain is Raja's first high-profile addition to the PCB’s senior management. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq left shortly before the T20 World Cup, while former commercial director Babar Hamid resigned early in October.

Raja added: "Faisal is a familiar figure in world cricket and is highly regarded, respected and trusted for his excellence in corporate governance, financial management and commercial acumen.

"With the plans I have for the PCB, Faisal will be a perfect fit as he can utilise his vast experience and knowledge to help us achieve our commercial and financial objectives of making Pakistan cricket bigger and stronger."