Mohsin Naqvi, the new Asian Cricket Council president and current PCB chairman, aims to enhance Asian cricket's growth and influence. Succeeding Shammi Silva, Naqvi is committed to fostering collaboration and development. Silva, reflecting on his tenure, is confident in Naqvi's leadership to continue advancing the ACC's prominence and achievements in the cricketing world.
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