From the financial corridors of Ernst & Young and Citigroup to the governing boardrooms of the ICC, Dubai Golf, and the cricket fields of Zimbabwe and Pakistan — three decades of stories, lessons, and the beautiful game.
Years of
Global Experience
From Citibank London's financial strategies to the ICC Boardrooms in London, Monaco and Dubai, and from Harare's Cricket Grounds to Karachi's National Stadium — a career built at the intersection of Finance, Governance, and Sport.
Pakistan Cricket Board
Brought three decades of global experience back to Pakistan — hosting Australia after 24 years, England after 17 years, and creating the Pakistan Junior League.
Zimbabwe Cricket
Appointed during a period of acute financial and institutional crisis — stabilised operations, protected ICC membership status, and delivered the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018.
International Cricket Council
Returned to the ICC for a second tenure — navigating the 2014 governance reforms, overseeing cricket's most lucrative commercial cycle, and helping shape the game's modern financial architecture.
Dubai Golf
Led one of Dubai's premier sports and leisure brands — managing championship courses including the Emirates Golf Club, home of the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic.
International Cricket Council
First tenure as ICC CFO — managing a financial portfolio approaching $3 billion, overseeing the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cup finances, and participating in transformative commercial rights negotiations.
Ernst & Young · Chase Manhattan · Citigroup · Samba Bank
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in London, then moved through global banking — from Chase Manhattan in Karachi to Citigroup in Bahrain and Samba Bank in Pakistan.
Video insights, current affairs analysis, and education articles — all in one place.
Success in sports administration requires a unique blend of operational and financial discipline and a deep understanding and empathy of what makes sports meaningful to fans worldwide.
Above all, the administrators must understand that their primary stakeholders are the fans and the players.
My journey — from the audit rooms of London to the ICC boardroom in Dubai, from rebuilding Zimbabwe Cricket in Harare to leading the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore — has taught me that numbers tell only part of the story.
Behind every budget line is a player's dream, behind every commercial deal is the opportunity to grow the game we love.
Hasnain was a very competent and reliable CFO and a good sounding board, as he and I often held different views on key issues.
Faisal is a familiar figure in world cricket and is highly regarded, respected, and trusted for his excellence in corporate governance, financial management, and commercial acumen.
His financial stewardship during a very challenging period was instrumental in keeping Zimbabwe Cricket functioning and maintaining our ICC membership.
An insider's perspective on how the negotiation and sale of ICC's commercial rights for 2007–2015 and 2016–2023 cycles changed the financial landscape of world cricket forever.
When I arrived at Zimbabwe Cricket, the organization was in deep financial distress. Here's how we secured funding and brought global cricket back to Harare.
August 8, 2026Whether you're interested in sports governance, global cricket finance, looking for a speaker, or just want to share your thoughts — I'd love to hear from you.