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The Pakistan Cricket Board has introduced its new selection committee for the national team following the removal of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from their roles. Reports indicate that a five-member committee has been appointed by the governing body.
In a significant development, the PCB has included team coaches and captains in the selection panel, according to Dawn News. Leading the committee will be Gary Kirsten, the head coach for white-ball cricket, alongside Jason Gillespie, who heads the red-ball coaching staff.
In a surprising move, the captains of the respective formats, Babar Azam for white-ball cricket and Shan Masood for Tests, have also been included in the selection panel. The committee is completed by Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, adding experienced voices to the selection process for the Pakistan National Cricket Team.
Pakistan New selection panel:
Gary Kirsten
Jason Gillespie
Captain
Mohammad Yousuf
Asad Shafiq
Following Pakistan’s dismal performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took decisive action by relieving Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from their selection roles, as announced in a press release. The Men in Green endured a disappointing campaign in the tournament, ultimately won by India.
Pakistan’s journey in the T20 World Cup 2024 was marked by significant setbacks. Led by Babar Azam, the team suffered a memorable defeat against the United States of America in a Super Over, setting the tone for a challenging tournament.
In a particularly disheartening match, Pakistan faced a crushing defeat against the Indian National Cricket Team by a narrow margin of 6 runs. Despite dominating for much of the game, they faltered in the crucial moments, severely denting their chances of advancing further in the tournament.
Pakistan’s journey in the T20 World Cup 2024 concluded with a solitary victory against Canada. Their final match ended in disappointment as it was washed out due to rain. This unfortunate turn of events spelled the end of their campaign, as they were unable to progress beyond the group stage, resulting in an early exit from the tournament.
Gary Kirsten alleges misconduct by Shaheen Afridi at T20 World Cup 2024.
A recent report in Pakistani media caused a stir when it disclosed that head coach Gary Kirsten and Azhar Mahmood accused Shaheen Afridi of misconduct during T20 World Cup 2024. Despite their concerns, no action was taken against the fast bowler.
A source close to the Pakistan team confirmed the incident, noting Afridi’s alleged behavior and influence within the team since the Ireland series. When asked about the issue on Samaa TV, the source stated:
”Shaheen Afridi from the Ireland T20I series, England T20I series and the T20 World Cup 2024, has been accused of bad behaviour by Gary Kirsten and Azhar Mahmood. No action was taken against the pacer and he continued to misbehave and has also been accused of lobbying”.
