LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – Chad Finley is turning his attention from NASCAR to dirt late model competition with the American Ethanol Late Model Tour.

Finley, who competed in four events in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series this year, has confirmed he’ll put all of his resources towards capturing the American Ethanol Late Model Tour championship next season.

“We sold all that stuff.  We’re going to go full-time dirt track racing next year,” Finley said when asked about his Truck Series team during the recent Horsepower Happening podcast.

Finley sighted the costs associated with operating the team, and his desire to run up-front despite the lack of funding in the team.

The discussion then turned to what exactly his plan will be for the 2020 season on the dirt. Finley, who captured the dirt late model track championship this year at I-96 Speedway in Michigan, said the goal is to pursue the American Ethanol Late Model Tour title.

“I think I’m going to do it full-time next year,” Finley said. “I think our chances are pretty good.”

Finley posted two podium finishes on the Tour in five attempts in this year – a runner up finish at Merritt Speedway and a third-place finish at I-96 Speedway.

HOLLY, Mich. – Engine Pro and Must See Racing officials announced Friday a continuation of their more than decade-long marketing program and support of grassroots racing.

The new deal includes an extension of both Engine Pro’s presenting sponsorship of the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series and the entitlement sponsorship of the Engine Pro Fast Car Dash mini-series.

The Must See Racing Sprint Car Series presented by Engine Pro schedule for the 2020 season was recently revealed, featuring 14 races across the Eastern half of the United States, and the tour will look to carry its positive momentum from 2019 into the new decade with the support of Engine Pro.

“We are extremely honored and grateful to go into yet another season with the support of our valued partners at Engine Pro,” said Must See Racing President Jim Hanks. “Engine Pro, along with their product partners Fel Pro, Hastings, Mahle, Clevite, Scat, Ferrea and Melling, among others, are recognized leaders in the in the high-performance engine business and have been major supporters of the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series for much of its tenure. We proudly showcase Engine Pro, their product supply companies and their international distribution partners at our race events and in the homes of viewers around the country on our national television programming package. Here’s to continuing that in 2020.”

“Must See Racing is an important part of our brand at Engine Pro. It puts our name and products in front of racers, their engine builders and automotive enthusiasts,” noted Engine Pro President Greg Dunlap. “Not only that, but it’s some of the most exciting auto racing that you’ll see anywhere in the country. Engine Pro is proud to be a part of another season of this thrilling series that just keeps getting better!”

Jimmy McCune reigned as champion of the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series presented by Engine Pro in 2019, picking up his fifth-straight series title. Rick Holley was the series’ rookie of the year.

INDIANAPOLIS – Recently-crowned AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series champion C.J. Leary has been tabbed by Gene Gile to drive Gile’s midget in the two remaining NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series races this year in California.

Leary will drive Gile’s No. 13 first at Bakersfield Speedway on Nov. 23, and then at Ventura Raceway on Nov. 28 for the 79th running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix.

Leary missed the show in his Bakersfield debut in 2018, but did make his rookie appearance at Turkey Night a year ago, finishing 20th driving for Alex Bowman.

This year, Leary has made 11 NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series starts, finishing a best of fourth twice in the season’s first two races at Florida’s Bubba Raceway Park for FMR Racing.

Leary also took down a fifth-place result at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway in April for FMR and also made three starts in the Steve Reynolds No. 21KS.

The Gile No. 13, meanwhile, made its first two appearances last weekend during the Western World Championships at Arizona Speedway with Thomas Meseraull as the driver, finishing 23rd and 14th.

The 23-year-old Leary won twice en route to the USAC National Sprint Car title this year, his first with the series.

LOVELAND, Ohio — Hoffman Auto Racing has announced that Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser will not return as the primary sponsor of the No. 69 sprint car in 2020.

“We want to thank CR Brands, and now Rust-Oleum, for their nine-year partnership with HAR and their support of non-winged sprint car racing. They have been a great partner and a pleasure to work with over the years,” said Rob Hoffman President of HAR. “It was wonderful to represent a great product and we are proud to have won two of our 11 national championships carrying the Mean Green colors. We wish all of them the best in their future endeavors.

“HAR is pursuing a primary sponsor for the 2020 USAC season and looking forward to maintaining its relationship with the team’s winningest driver, Brady Bacon.”

With 114 USAC National Sprint Car wins and 11 series championships, HAR has won more races and titles than any other team in USAC sprint car history.

HAR also has seven Silver Crown wins and one USAC midget win, for a total of 122 USAC national series victories.

This year the team reunited with driver Brady Bacon, who collected six USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series victories this season for the team. He finished the season tied for third in the USAC sprint car standings.

Those wishing to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Hoffman Auto Racing for the 2020 USAC season should contact Hoffman Auto Racing Vice President of Marketing Tim Waechter or Rob Hoffman.

NAPLES, Fla. – LPGA commissioner Mike Whan is flying to Spain this weekend in a bid to close the deal on a merger with the Ladies European Tour.

The LPGA’s and LET’s board of directors have each agreed to pursue a partnership, but the final say rests with LET players.

“The LET, no different from the LPGA, is run by its players,” Whan said. So, the players will get the final vote on that.”

Whan will meet with LET players on Tuesday.

“It's literally a 50-50 joint venture that we're proposing,” Whan said. “Six members of a board from our side and six members of a board from their side. And all proceeds stay in Europe.”

Whan is proposing a pathway to help players make their way from the LET to the LPGA, but he said that access, in the beginning, would be limited to the LPGA’s Q-Series, the final stage of the tour’s Q-School. That pathway could evolve into direct access, similar to the Symetra Tour, where the LET’s top money winners earn LPGA tour cards.

“I think the responsibility is on us first – meaning us, the suits – to create a schedule that's significant enough, with a significant amount of playing opportunities, and you have to beat enough players to show yourself worthy of direct access,” Whan said. “But I think in the short-term, if you can make it to Q-Series, you've probably got a 50-50 shot. I don't know if those are the exact odds of Q-Series, but it's probably close.”

Whan said he envisions the LET offering the best of both worlds for players over there.

“We need to provide the season-long qualifier,” Whan said. “I also think, different from Symetra, I view the LET as a tour that people can probably go and play for life, if we build that tour the way we can build it.”

What’s really in this for the LPGA?

Whan said: “The way I said it to my board is,'If you read the mission of the LPGA, it's to provide women the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf, period That's the whole statement. As I said to our board, I don't see a boundary or a fence around that statement. It doesn't say in America, doesn't say in North America, doesn't say in countries where you think the opportunity is greatest.

“So, I said I think we should do this because we can. We really can. And I think it's our responsibility. Our founders would have done it if they would have had this ability. So, why shouldn't we?”

Whan said he sees an LET pathway to the LPGA helping to grow golf globally.

“By providing a pathway, we engage country federations throughout Europe who have money to spend on women's sport,” Whan said. “But they need to make sure that path can lead to Olympic athletes and people that can live on the top of the Rolex world rankings. And they know that path to the LPGA is required to do that.”

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has said he has given his players specific instructions when having sex and told them to ensure it takes up minimum effort.

The Italian, who took over as manager of Inter in the summer, is known for his meticulous planning and even suggested he would prefer his players to be married as there would be less pressure.

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"I was a player too," the 50-year-old told L'Equipe magazine. "During competition, it [sex] should not last long.

"Also, it should be done with the least effort possible, so underneath the partner. Preferably with their wife as then there is no obligation to put in an exceptional performance!"

Conte endured a difficult start to life as manager with sackings at Arezzo, Bari and Atalanta before being named Juventus boss after securing promotion to Serie A with Siena.

At Juve, he led his former side to their first league title for six years in 2011-12 and expressed his pride at reaching his status as one of the world's top managers by asserting that his genuine character and not being an "a-- licker" has helped him succeed.

"I think I am honest and loyal in every respect," he said. "I believe in work, effort and sacrifice.

"I am not unnatural, nor am I an a-- licker, nor do I pretend to play the violin. I try to make myself appreciated for that, but if you prefer to stoke the fire rather than show me in a positive light.

"I got to where I am today thanks to my own a--. I do not have anybody to thank or owe, apart from my parents -- I am a free spirit."

Conte's Inter are second in the Serie A table, one point behind leaders Juventus, and are away at Torino on Saturday.

The big five European leagues return to action this weekend following the final international break of 2019. With roughly a third of their seasons complete and the January transfer window just over a month away, we take a look at the various states of play.

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Premier League: A new "big four" emerges

To see Manchester City lying fourth in what was supposed to be a two-horse race for the Premier League title is an indication both of their less than stellar start to the campaign and the superb form of Chelsea and Leicester City.

Chelsea were supposedly set for a season of transition under Frank Lampard and Leicester were tipped as potential candidates for a top-six finish in Brendan Rodgers' first full campaign as manager, but both teams have completely surpassed expectations. Lampard's faith in youth has been spectacularly rewarded, with the performances of players like Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori turning Chelsea into unexpected neutrals' favourites, while Rodgers's swaggering Leicester look an even better side than the one that turned English football on its head by winning the title in 2016.

With Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham sitting eight, nine and 11 points off the Champions League places respectively, you could be forgiven for wondering if the battle for a top-four finish is not over already (although new Spurs manager, Jose Mourinho, is likely to have something to say about that). Leaders Liverpool look untouchable and should they successfully negotiate a taxing December schedule that features fixtures in the Champions League and Carabao Cup and a trip to Doha for the Club World Cup, it will be difficult to see them being reeled in.

While Man City still seem the most likely threat to the leaders' eight-point advantage, Chelsea and Leicester do not look likely to take their feet off the pedal any time soon. -- Tom Williams

Spanish Primera Division: Which "big three" team looks best equipped for the title?

None of Spain's giants have entirely convinced this season; all three of them have struggled for consistency and, in fact, for a clear identity. It's extremely tight at the top of the table but at times, that has felt like equality of mediocrity rather than excellence.

In recent weeks, Real Madrid appear to have started to find the feet a little more and, just as importantly, they have found something resembling a coherent team. Fede Valverde's inclusion gives the mobility in midfield that Zinedine Zidane wanted -- it seems he will now regularly play with Casemiro and Toni Kroos or Luka Modric -- while Rodrygo has been convincing on the right wing. Eden Hazard is starting to perform on the opposite flank and Karim Benzema has started the season superbly, with nine goals and three assists in 11 league starts.

Barcelona are struggling to find the right fit for Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann -- all of whom featured prominently in the 2019 FC 100 -- and they have been very uncomfortable when teams have put them under pressure. They also look like two different teams. At Camp Nou, they're a perfect six-from-six with +18 goal difference; away from home, they've been very poor, with seven points from a possible 18 and only eight goals scored.

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Defensively, Barca have been too vulnerable for a champion: Gerard Pique's form has plummeted. But they still have Messi. They don't so much need anything in terms of players, but more a mechanism in which they function together. An identity, perhaps? This is the recurring debate: have Barcelona lost their religion? Their problems are probably systemic, although when it comes to specific players, it would not be a huge surprise to see Griezmann slipping behind Ousmane Dembele or Ansu Fati in big games.

As for Atletico, this team was supposed to be different and exciting -- Joao Felix! Alvaro Morata! A new-look defense in front of the impenetrable Jan Oblak! -- but a familiar process appears to be played out, one in which that evolution into something more expansive remains incomplete. It's almost as if they can't quite bring themselves to believe in it.

At the same time, they've lost some of the certainty of previous seasons as Diego Godin, Juanfran and Lucas Hernandez moved on. There is a disconnect now, a sense that not everyone shares the same idea about how to play. They are neither one thing nor the other, which doesn't bode well for title aspirations.

It may be a leap to call anyone favourites and recent years have shown that Barcelona seem to have something more than the rest, but right now that no longer appears the case. Perhaps Madrid are the best bet. -- Sid Lowe

Italian Serie A: Can anyone catch Juventus?

This season has seen a clutch of smaller sides impress while those expected to contend have fallen behind. Cagliari are a revelation, unbeaten in 10 league games and winning at Napoli to sit among the European places. Lazio have dazzled at times, racking up 28 goals in 12 games and winning games in a variety of ways, from close/late victories at Milan and Fiorentina to thumping dominance over the likes of Torino, Genoa and Sampdoria.

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Verona and Parma deserve a mention too but the biggest challenge to the defending champions are Inter, who immediately assumed the guise of an Antonio Conte team -- aggressive, assertive, never-say-die -- and are convincing contenders for the first time since 2010. With 10 wins from 12 games (including seven victories by a single goal) and 15 goals from new strike pair Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, they're the most credible rival. But they still have some way to go (as Conte keeps reminding the media) if they're to be the first non-Juve team to win the Scudetto since 2011: Juve rarely looked troubled in the recent 2-1 win at San Siro, which showed Conte who's boss.

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Juve's edge, as always, is depth. Their "second" team is Gianluigi Buffon, Danilo, Daniele Rugani, Merih Demiral, Mattia De Sciglio, Sami Khedira, Emre Can, Adrien Rabiot, Aaron Ramsey, Douglas Costa and Gonzalo Higuain, and that's respecting the club's decision not to make Mario Mandzukic eligible for selection. That's a team capable of qualifying for the Europa League. Inter may have broken their transfer record twice but this is why Conte thinks they still have recruitment to do in order to close the gap.

There's also little chance of the gap closing in January; while Juve need another player like Miralem Pjanic, the straw that stirs the drink, Conte feels like Inter need an extra striker and more help in midfield. Instead of Arturo Vidal, they need someone capable of lightening the load on Marcelo Brozovic, particularly now that Stefano Sensi is experiencing problems staying fit.

With Napoli in freefall, Milan four points above the relegation zone, it's one-and-a-half horse race. -- James Horncastle

German Bundesliga: Bayern's biggest challenge yet?

It's still early but there is every indication this could be the tightest, most competitive title chase in years. Last year's duel between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund has been consigned to a distant memory: Dortmund look well off the pace in 2019 while Bayern, still operating with plenty of uncertainty over their managerial facility, have a four-point gap to bridge over surprise leaders Borussia Monchengladbach.

Can 'Gladbach last the course for their first title since 1977? It would be a major surprise but they boast an outstanding manager in Marco Rose, who arrived during the summer from Red Bull Salzburg, and an exciting group of attackers that includes Marcus Thuram, son of ex-France World Cup winner Lilian. They mean business but there's a nagging sense that the most likely long-term pretenders to Bayern's crowd will be RB Leipzig, who sit second and have been building up to something this major for a while. Julian Nagelsmann is showing he was no flash in the pan at Hoffenheim and they now have the strength in depth to make a concerted title tilt to the very end.

Freiberg, level on points with Leipzig and Bayern, would offer a Leicester-style fairytale if they lasted the pace and, with Leipzig already among their victims, they're the biggest success story so far. But the feeling remains that Bayern's next managerial move (assuming Hansi Flick is indeed only standing in until early 2020) may have deep repercussions for everyone. Enter Mauricio Pochettino... and perhaps an eighth successive Bundesliga crown? -- Nick Ames

French Ligue 1: PSG's to lose... again

Paris Saint-Germain's domestic campaign so far is easy to summarise: dominant against the big clubs (4-0 win against Marseille, 1-0 at Lyon) and lacking focus against smaller teams, with three losses already against Dijon, Reims and Rennes. Whenever Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have been absent due to injury or suspension, Angel Di Maria has been the star, though Mauro Icardi has also had a big impact. PSG are already eight points clear at the top. Game over.

Of the teams that could have potentially pushed PSG this season, Marseille are the only ones where they should be. They have lost as many times as the Parisians (three) but have let themselves down with four disappointing draws this season against winnable opponents. Nevertheless, Andre Villas-Boas is doing a good job considering the financial restrictions he has to deal with and the absence of his best player, Florian Thauvin, injured since the start of the season.

For Lyon and Monaco, it has been a rollercoaster as usual. Lyon sacked manager Sylvinho in October after a terrible start. To replace him, the club hired Rudi Garcia, who was pushed out at Marseille three months earlier. Lyon fans aren't happy and the results haven't improved much. Monaco picked up where they left off last season. After a torrid start, they have four wins in their last five games and lie 11th. The main reason is the performances of Wissam Ben Yedder (nine goals) and ex-Leicester forward Islam Slimani (five goals, eight assists) up front.

The surprise package this season, though, is Angers. Stephane Moulin & Co. are third after some really solid performances early on in the season but have only won once in their last seven games.

In January, Marseille won't have money to spend which is a shame because with a bit more depth and talent, AVB could do much better. Monaco will definitely invest; they need better defenders and it should be a busy month in the Principality. PSG will only recruit if there is a good opportunity, especially at right-back, while Lyon will want to back Garcia if he asks for it. That said, PSG should again romp to the title despite rarely showing their best form. -- Julien Laurens

Winning a soccer game requires two things: an off-field plan and on-field execution. The first part is a coaching challenge; the second is one for the players, who need to prevail in dozens of individual battles all over the field.

Against Canada in October, the United States men's national team had the first in head coach Gregg Berhalter's much-discussed "system" but failed in the latter. All over the field, the Americans lost to their northern opponents in specific moments. There were obvious failures, such as Alphonso Davies' outworking Aaron Long and DeAndre Yedlin to the back post to tap in Canada's opener, and subtler ones, such as 50-50 ball after 50-50 that went to the Maple Leafs. The result was a 2-0 loss, the first since April 1985, a frustrating and lackadaisical effort too reminiscent of many lost matches under Jurgen Klinsmann.

Defeats are excusable. Not showing up isn't.

After the match, Berhalter noted as much. "We need to compete on every single play in games like this," he said. "I don't think it was lack of effort. I don't think it was purposeful, but I wasn't happy with the desire we displayed tonight to win the soccer game. Too many 50-50 balls we lost, and that hurt us."

Trying hard is an intangible thing, tough to measure with stats but obvious enough to teammates. Is a player giving everything, the proverbial 110 percent, or is he slacking? More importantly, who will hold accountable a player who isn't? Doing that requires strong leadership, an individual willing to say the unpleasant truth and get results. For too long, the American team has lacked this person.

"We've been waiting for this leader to step into the role," said Jay DeMerit, a former U.S. captain who knows something about leadership.

So far, Berhalter seems to be searching for a leader. Although his Columbus Crew captain, Wil Trapp, got the armband eight times in the U.S.'s 11 2018 matches, Berhalter has picked 10 players across 18 games in 2019. The list is long and varied. Tim Ream leads with six times as captain; Aaron Long, Zack Steffen and Christian Pulisic have done so two times; Trapp, Yedlin, Michael Bradley, Matt Miazga, Omar Gonzalez and Weston McKennie have each gotten it once. This is, at least in part, by design.

"The group has done a good job of sharing leadership," the coach said in a news conference before the Canada fixture. "When I think about meetings we have, there's not two players that speak up. There are probably 15 players that speak up. When we analyze video or talk about team goals or talk about expectations, it's by committee ... For us, it's been refreshing. There's not two guys talking and the rest being quiet. It's many guys sharing leadership, and we think that's been effective."

Ream echoed the sentiments of the manager. "There are guys like myself, Michael [Bradley], Brad [Guzan]," he said. "We've been around the block. We've played a lot of games, a lot of meaningful games. We can kind of pass on our expertise or not, whatever these guys want to know, but it's more leader by committee. The young kids aren't shy. That's fantastic."

Shared experiences, multiple opinions and a plethora of ideas are valuable things, but so is having a player or two to hold everyone accountable.

"Guys that may not be the prettiest on the ball, but they will put their head through a wall for the team," DeMerit said. "Is there enough of that right now? I don't know."

"Roy Keane is a strong personality. You don't even see that. Somebody who is kind of an a--hole out there. I think we lack that a little bit," former U.S. defender Jimmy Conrad said. "Sometimes your best 11 players aren't necessarily your most talented 11 players. A lot of that does come down to chemistry, report and trust -- and counting on guys in tough moments, having personalities on the field. Who is going to step up and hold people accountable? All that stuff matters."

Spend enough time around the team, and it's clear that there's a lack of personality, at least outwardly. McKennie, likable and fun in Germany, is dull and demure. Others, such as Tim Weah, have electric personalities that are muted with the national team. It's a trend that started under Klinsmann, so desperate to be the largest personality in the room, and has continued through a vanilla 2018 and 2019. It's too bad, considering that there's nothing wrong with showing a little bit of personality. Look how doing so, combined with success, vaulted the women's national team into the popularity stratosphere over the summer. In the past, the men weren't the best in the world, but at least they were interesting.

"Bob Bradley did a great job creating character within the dressing room," DeMerit said. "If you look down the line at teams we have from 2008 through the 2010 World Cup, we had a wide range of characters. We had a wide range of leaders. Guys like Michael Bradley, fantastic work ethic, people who came in, kept their head down. Guys like me and Clint [Dempsey] riding their horses into training camp, saying, 'Let's go!' I think Bob appreciated that about me, how I brought that renegade spirit to the group. Frankie Hejduk comes in and brings a bit more character."

Although being a leader and having a personality aren't the same thing, the lack of both is an example of how the U.S. keeps falling short of its potential. It isn't an intractable problem, but it's one that needs to be fixed for the team to progress.

Tyler Adams, a natural and intense leader who willed himself to the Bundesliga, has been absent for months. Could he be the answer when he rejoins the squad? Let's hope he steps up or someone else does. Otherwise, the Americans are in danger of remaining a collection of individuals, desperate for someone to show them the way.

Subhan Ahmed, one of the PCB's longest-serving officials, has decided to part ways with the board, after 25 years. Ahmed was currently the board's chief operating officer but over the years has been a central figure in the administration in a number of roles - and until Wasim Khan's arrival, he was effectively the board's CEO.

He had been on leave for the past three weeks, and on Friday, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani informed the Board of Governors that Ahmed would not be returning. As per the constitution of the board, a new appointment for the COO's post has to be made within 90 days.

"It has been a wonderful journey and an honour to represent the PCB at international forums as well as to contribute in the PCB's transformation from a semi-professional to a thoroughly professional and one of the best-performing organisations of the country," Ahmed said in a statement. "I am grateful to all my colleagues and peers for their support and guidance, and the role they played in my development as a professional and progression from a junior officer to the Chief Operating Officer. Without their backing and patronage, I would not have achieved my career targets and objectives. I will remain a well-wisher of the PCB."

Ahmed started his career as a statistician in 1994 in PCB's Karachi office, and then moved to Lahore in 1996 to take up a role in PCB's international operations. He has served the board in various capacities during his long tenure, being the general manager, senior general manager, and even acting director of human resources and administration. He was installed as the COO in 2010 by Ijaz Butt, then the PCB chairman, replacing the retiring Wasim Bari.

From 2010 to 2018, Ahmed became a key figure in the administration. He was instrumental in ensuring a stable relationship with the ICC and the international community during an especially tumultuous period in Butt's tenure. Ahmed was often the man the ICC reached out to - even relied on - in its dealings with the PCB through a number of major moments, including the terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka side in 2009 and the spot-fixing scandal the year after that. In the ultimately failed battle against the Big Three changes at the ICC in 2014 too, Ahmed played a key role, negotiating the PCB's position with the BCCI, CA and the ECB.

Since the arrival of Wasim Khan as the new chief executive officer, however, Ahmed's powers had been drastically curtailed. The new PCB constitution, which was implemented this year, mandated that the COO's functioning had to be prescribed, or directed by, the CEO in consultation with the chairman. Ahmed was overseeing four departments in the PCB administration: legal, security, infrastructure and real estate, and administration - a demotion of sorts as Khan took over the major responsibilities.

Ahmed still retained influence within the board among other officials, which, it is believed ultimately became an issue. There was talk within the board of a growing "mistrust" between Ahmed and Khan which was brought to the attention of Mani. The situation became so that ultimately, it was clear that Ahmed would have to leave for Khan to have the space to work in his position.

Mani, though was effusive in his praise for Ahmed's years of service, and hinted at involving Ahmed for specific projects in the future.

"Subhan has made outstanding contributions to the PCB with respect, humility and integrity. Over the past so many years, he was at the forefront when the PCB made changes to how it operated and negotiated lucrative commercial deals to ensure the sport continues to remain healthy and thrive in Pakistan. In this background, it is sad to see him depart," Manis said in a statement.

"Subhan will reflect on his time at the PCB with a lot of pride as the organisation came out of age during his watch and earned the reputation as one of the most respected cricket bodies in the world. That is his legacy and an inspiration for all those who are or will serve this great institution in years to come. On behalf of the PCB, I thank Subhan for his untiring services and wish him well for the future. The PCB would like to continue to benefit from his experience and we will be discussing a role based on specific projects."