Mohsin Naqvi to take drastic steps as Aaqib Javed, Wahab Riaz face axe
The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning a major overhaul of its coaching and selection staff following a disastrous 0-3 Test series loss to England. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly considering the removal of senior selector Aaqib Javed and mentor Wahab Riaz to address team instability.
Why it matters
The potential restructuring highlights the intense pressure on national sports boards to maintain performance standards in high-stakes international cricket.
Pakistan cricket could be heading for another major overhaul, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi reportedly preparing sweeping changes following the Test team’s disastrous tour of England.Pakistan were beaten 0-3 in the Test series in England, a result that pushed them down to ninth in the ICC rankings. The poor run has already triggered significant changes, including the removal of two coaches and a major reshuffle of the playing squad.Now, according to a PTI report, the Pakistan Cricket Board is considering changes to the national selection committee, with former Test cricketer Aaqib Javed among those who could be removed from his role as senior selector.Aaqib Javed could be next to goA PCB source indicated that Naqvi has recognised the need for drastic action after the continued instability surrounding the national side."Even Mohsin Naqvi has now realised that some radical measures are required to end the losing streak and abrupt happenings in…
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