Former Cricketer Gets New Role in PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently appointed former cricketer Usama Shahroon as the acting Director of Domestic Cricket, effective immediately. Currently, Shahroon holds the position of Senior General Manager for Domestic Cricket Operations within the PCB and will shoulder this additional responsibility along with his existing duties.

The role of Director of Domestic Cricket had been unfilled since April 2026, following Abdullah Khurram Niazi's two-year stint on deputation and subsequent departure to join the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in a new role.

Shahroon has been actively involved in the PCB’s domestic cricket operations and played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the revamped 2026-27 domestic cricket calendar. His appointment follows the board's ongoing efforts to manage domestic cricket under its revamped structure, which now encompasses over 40 departments spread across the country, categorized into Grade-I, Grade-II, and the newly established Grade-III tiers. This structure operates from August 2025 to May 2026.

Prior to his involvement in cricket administration, Shahroon was a fast-bowling all-rounder. He made his first-class debut in 2007 and participated in six professional matches, including a single T20 appearance for Rawalpindi Rams in 2009. The PCB has not yet appointed a permanent Director of Domestic Cricket, and Shahroon will serve in an acting capacity to oversee the department in the interim.