World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) Chief Executive Tom Moffat has clarified that the cricketers’ association is not involved in any discussions regarding the formation of a players’ association in Pakistan.
In a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan, Moffat emphasized that the decision to establish a players’ association is solely in the hands of the Pakistan players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
While the WCA maintains regular dialogue with various stakeholders in world cricket, the topic of a players’ association in Pakistan has not been a focal point of their discussions with the PCB.
“We engage with various stakeholders in world cricket, including administrators around the world,” Moffat stated.
“Our discussions with PCB have focused on potential collaboration and various areas in which we may be able to align and work together, and there has been no discussion on forming a players’ association in Pakistan. A players’ association in Pakistan is a decision for the players to take along with the PCB.”
The WCA chief executive expressed his admiration for Pakistan’s rich cricketing history and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the development of the game in the country.
He also highlighted the WCA’s existing partnerships with prominent Pakistani figures like Sana Mir, a member of the WCA Board, and Imran Ahmad Khan, the head of Apex Sports.
“Pakistan is an important cricket country with an amazing history and we want to ensure we can help players and support the game there wherever possible,” Moffat said. “We have always had a good relationship with the PCB around the PSL, and hope that the relationship only continues to strengthen and grow.”
“We already work closely with Sana Mir, who is on our Board, and Apex Sports led by Imran Ahmad Khan, both of whom have great experience in a range of areas. We look forward to more regular contact with the PCB and other important stakeholders,” he concluded.
