KARACHI:
Essential duties within the board are prone to be assigned to Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez. Officers aren’t happy with the efficiency of Sarfaraz Ahmed, and a proposal has emerged to nominate the previous batter as head coach even earlier than the West Indies tour. If Sarfaraz is given extra alternatives, Younis might as an alternative be assigned one other function.
The previous all-rounder (Hafeez) can be anticipated to be included both within the choice committee or as Director of Worldwide Cricket.
In the meantime, it has change into very troublesome for Shan Masood to retain the captaincy. He has reportedly been suggested to step down on his personal.
In response to particulars, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating assigning duties to former star gamers to enhance the nationwide workforce’s efficiency. In latest days, high officers have held a number of vital conferences with former gamers.
In the course of the Bangladesh tour, the workforce suffered heavy defeats in each Check matches, with Sarfaraz Ahmed serving as head coach. Sources say the board isn’t happy together with his efficiency. In the event that they resolve to not give him extra time, Younis Khan might take over as head coach. In any other case, the previous captain could also be given one other function throughout the PCB.
Sarfaraz nonetheless has a contract with the board, and if faraway from the teaching place, he could also be accommodated elsewhere.
Equally, Mohammad Hafeez additionally had an vital assembly with PCB officers. He beforehand served as Group Director through the 2024 excursions of Australia and New Zealand however didn’t proceed after a change in PCB management. He had additionally made some sturdy statements afterward.
Now, Hafeez has expressed willingness to work for the betterment of Pakistan cricket however is looking for full authority. Throughout his temporary tenure, he launched some key modifications, although he didn’t get sufficient time to totally implement his plans. He could also be appointed to the choice committee or as Director of Worldwide Cricket, with a call anticipated within the coming days.
When contacted, Hafeez confirmed the assembly however declined to share particulars, stating that just like the board, he additionally needs to see Pakistan cricket enhance.
Then again, Shan Masood’s place as captain is underneath severe menace. After the defeat towards Bangladesh, he has been requested to resign. He has requested the board to offer him extra alternatives within the upcoming excursions of West Indies and England.
The board presently has restricted choices for a substitute. Salman Ali Agha has not proven sturdy particular person efficiency, whereas Babar Azam has been given a number of possibilities however has not been capable of constantly lead the workforce to victories.
A call is predicted quickly, because the two-match Check sequence towards the West Indies begins on July 25, adopted by a three-match sequence towards England beginning August 19.
