01 February 2004	Sunday	09 Zilhaj 1424

HYDERABAD, Jan 31: The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shaharyar M. Khan said on Saturday that the board's existing constitution was defective and was being reviewed by a panel of constitutional experts , who would amend it in due course of time.

He voiced caution that if it was not corrected, it would lead to scuffles, Mr Khan said while talking to reporters at Niaz Stadium soon after his arrival from Karachi.

He said that the constitution needed to be amended to meet today's requirements as no necessary regulations has been incorporated in it over the years.

However, he would do it after evolving consensus among all the relevant quarters, he said.

Mr Khan called the entire PCB structure defective and hoped that things would soon be back on track.

He said that if structure of first-class cricket was improved, nobody would be able to stop Hyderabad's Faisal Athar from playing international cricket. The regional set-up would also undegro review to determine whether it also needed any changes, he said.

Mr Khan made it clear all the seven posts of general managers were being advertized and those who currently held them would also be able to apply for them.

Referring to lack of stadiums, he said that the country unfortunately had only three to four well-equipped grounds of international standard. The number should at least be 10 to 12, which should be under the control of the PCB.

He termed Niaz Stadium's outfield as "very good" but regretted it could not be chosen for holding international matches since the city had no five-star hotel as per ICC's regulations. The city did have guest houses but the umpires and referees would not agree to stay there and would lead to chaos.

Our Correspondent from Peshawar adds: The PCB chairman is scheduled to visit Peshawar on Feb 4 to inspect the Arbab Niaz Stadium, where the Indian cricket team is likely to play a Test match in March.

During his day-long visit to the provincial metropolis,the PCB chief will also hold discussions with the local officials of the district associations.

"We are thankful to the PCB boss for his interest in visiting Peshawar and have a first hand information concerning promotion of cricket," the officials said.