Pakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up
Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee following a major overhaul of the national Test squad and coaching staff. The move comes amid internal turmoil and a lack of consultation regarding the team's recent changes after a defeat to England.
Why it matters
High-level resignations and squad shake-ups reflect significant instability within the management of Pakistan's national cricket team.
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) national selection committee, adding another dramatic twist to the turmoil surrounding the Test side after a sweeping overhaul of the squad and coaching staff.According to Geo News, sources close to Misbah said the former cricketer had informed the PCB of his decision and would serve a notice period before formally stepping down. Cricinfo also reported that Misbah had offered his resignation, although the PCB is yet to accept it.The development comes just a day after the PCB announced wholesale changes to the Pakistan Test squad and coaching staff following the team’s heavy 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s.Misbah reportedly not consulted over sweeping changesThe timing of Misbah’s decision has raised questions over the selection committee’s role in the PCB’s latest overhaul.
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