Najam Sethi
Najam Sethi is a prominent Pakistani journalist and cricket administrator, known for his roles as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and for his influential commentary on cricketing matters. He has been a key figure in reviving and promoting cricket in Pakistan and was among the notable attendees at the Gaddafi Stadium reopening ceremony.
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Najam Sethi defended Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India during a live TV program.
نجم سیٹھی نے لائیو ٹی وی پر بھارتی صحافی کی بولتی بند کردی
Pakistan· 2026-02-12
Najam Sethi is mentioned as part of the PCB leadership that has faced criticism.
‘এই একটি সিদ্ধান্তেই আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেট বদলে যেতে পারে’
Bangladesh· 2026-02-03
Najam Sethi was involved in the PCB's efforts to resolve the cricketing issues.
Between two Sundays: Pakistan cricket’s apolitical comedy of errors - PrismPakistan· 2025-09-21
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi has revealed insider details about the dramatic events of September 17 during the Asia Cup.
'Let the Asia Cup go to hell, let the ICC go to hell': Ex-PCB chairman reveals inside details of Asia Cup boycott threat | Cricket News
India· 2025-09-20
Najam Sethi is a former PCB chief who commented on the involvement of politics in sports.
Andy Pycroft apologises, ICC expresses willingness for probe of handshake controversy: PCB - SportPakistan· 2025-09-17
Najam Sethi is another predecessor of Mohsin Naqvi who participated in the talks before the match.
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan match starts late after uncertainty over participation
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Najam Sethi stated that PCB has always maintained that there should be no politics in sports.
اینڈی پائی کرافٹ بھارتی ٹیم کیلئے فکس ریفری ہیں، رمیز راجہPakistan· 2025-09-17Najam Sethi was also called for consultation by Mohsin Naqvi regarding the Asia Cup.
چیئرمین پی سی بی محسن نقوی نے رمیز راجہ اور نجم سیٹھی کو مشاورت کیلئے طلب کرلیاPakistan· 2025-09-17PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is discussing with former chairmen Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi.
Pakistan depart for UAE Asia Cup match on PCB chief’s order - SportPakistan· 2025-09-17The political analyst Najam Sethi — though in favour of more provinces — is realistic enough to remain sceptical about such a possibility.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: KARACHI AND THE PROVINCE QUESTION - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-31
Najam Sethi had a six-month tenure as PCB chairman in 2023-24.
PCB officials concerned over national team’s continued decline - SportPakistan· 2025-08-27Najam Sethi is mentioned as a friend who commented on Trump's advice to Imran Khan.
پراسرار ، شفاف اور لغو!Pakistan· 2025-08-04
According to the political commentator Najam Sethi, instead of a proper party, PTI became a ‘fan club.’
SMOKERS’ CORNER: DECODING PARTY POLITICS - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-13Najam Sethi is one of the Pakistani voices interviewed by Karan Thapar.
Media and war - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-20
Karan Thapar has even interviewed Pakistani voices such as Najam Sethi.
Media and war - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-20Najam Sethi, a prominent Pakistani journalist and analyst, rejected the Indian government's allegations regarding the Pahalgam attack, calling it a failure of Indian intelligence.
پہلگام حملہ بھارت کی انٹیلی جنس ناکامی ہے، نجم سیٹھیPakistan· 2025-04-29
The PCB functioned under Najam Sethi, Zaka Ashraf and Mohsin Naqvi, all of whom sought to bring in like-minded personnel as coaches.
PCB to experiment with seventh coach in two years - SportPakistan· 2025-04-23
Najam Sethi is credited with conceiving the idea of the Pakistan Super League.
HBL PSL – The View from Pulse - TrendsPakistan· 2025-04-18
Najam Sethi is a political analyst who discussed the potential civil war in Afghanistan and its implications for BLA.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE BLA RECKONING - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-23
Najam Sethi is another former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
‘শহীদ আফ্রিদিদের ব্যক্তিগত উদ্দেশ্য আছে’, বললেন সাবেক পিসিবি চেয়ারম্যানBangladesh· 2025-03-15
Najam Sethi reversed progress by reinstating the 2014 PCB constitution, disrupting the domestic cricket framework.
A cricketing giant in peril: Why Pakistan must rise again | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-03-05
Najam Sethi played an important role in bringing international cricket back to Pakistan.
’کرکٹ، سیاست‘ میں مداخلت کے نقصانات!!Pakistan· 2025-02-26
Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi said the Pakistan Super League played a huge part in convincing teams to tour the country.
Dream of hosting world cricket becomes reality - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-19
Najam Sethi introduced the Pakistan Super League to revive international cricket in Pakistan.
چیمپئنز ٹرافی پاکستان کا نیا جنگی کھیل کیوں بن رہی ہے؟Pakistan· 2025-02-19
Najam Sethi replaced Ramiz Raja as the PCB chairman during the preparations for the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy 2025: High stakes, high hopes for Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-17
Former chairman Najam Sethi expressed that hosting India would be the ultimate prize for Pakistan.
Pakistan hopes hosting major cricket tournament will erase worries of instability - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-14
Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi was also present at the event.
Real task is not just winning Champions Trophy but also beat India: Pakistan PM Sharif |India· 2025-02-09
